5 Brewery Visits Worth Booking

1.Arashiyama Bamboo, Temple, Monkeys, or Secret Sake Brewery

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 886 reviews · 5 hours - 330 minutes · from $87Our pick

Join guides such as Karim, Tom, Francis, or Toru for a five-hour walking tour through Arashiyama. Visit the bamboo grove, Nonomiya Shrine, Okochi Sanso Garden, Tenryuji Temple, and Iwatayama Monkey Park, with an alternate sake brewery and local lunch option.

“Alice was AMAZING! Our favorite tour of our trip given her depth of knowledge, ability to assess the group and adjust as needed, and her practical knowledge (buy water here, bathroom here, etc).”

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2.World Teas & Turkish Tea Brewing, Tasting Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 29 reviews · 1h 30m · from $33

In a bright atelier between Galataport and Galata Tower, an English or Turkish-speaking instructor guides you through five teas, Turkish double-teapot brewing, Chinese gaiwan technique, thin-waisted glasses, snacks, and a take-home custom blend. Guides may include Zeynep, Kamran, Abdullah, or others.

“This was a really fun activity for my partner and I. We learnt lots of interesting things and really enjoyed all the tea. Zeynap was really great, she knew lots and has such a fun energy. Would definitely recommend.”

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3.Unlock Chinese Tea: Culture, Science, Tasting & Hands-on Brewing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $72Top rated

Meet Max at a cozy tea house near Shanghai’s Old Town for a 2.5-hour workshop covering Chinese tea history, six tea categories, tasting methods, snacks, and hands-on brewing with gaiwans and clay pots. Groups are limited to seven people.

“Lovely experience with Max who was extremely hospitable and ensured he answered all our questions. Great experience!”

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4.Tea Tasting & Brewing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $55

Spend 90 minutes with tea taster Cecilia in Wan Chai, sampling seasonal premium teas, learning the six tea categories, and practicing gaiwan brewing. You will explore aroma, flavor, tea-making methods, and the details professionals use when judging a cup, with snacks included.

“Learned a lot. The host was friendly, passionate, and made tea tasting super fun and informative. ..”

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5.World Teas and Turkish Tea Brewing & Tasting Workshop in Istanbul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30Best value

At Highlights in Istanbul Workshops, a tea master guides you through five tea traditions, Turkish double-pot brewing, Chinese gaiwan technique, and flavor changes caused by water and timing. Taste Turkish tea, delight, and treats, then make your own blend to take home.

“Togrul was a wonderful instructor. He did an awesome job explaining the different types of tea and the processes to make them. I also appreciated him taking the time to answer all of my questions about tea and Turkey in general. 10/10 workshops!”

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