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The 15 Best Tea Workshops & Classes

26 tea experiences  ·  from $15 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 tea workshops & classes worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Kyoto: 45-Minute Tea Ceremony Lesson Experience - Making Your Own Tea on Tatami
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Kyoto: 45-Minute Tea Ceremony Lesson Experience

1.45-Minute Tea Ceremony Lesson Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,378 reviews · 45 min · from $22Our pick

At Tea Ceremony Koto near Kinkakuji, an English-speaking Urasenke tea master guides you through a 45-minute Japanese tea ceremony. Watch the precise preparation of matcha, make your own tea, taste two green teas with traditional sweets, and add a kimono or candlelight setting if you wish.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and loved that we could add on rental of kimono. The setting was perfect and the history lesson of the tea ceremony was great.”

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Matcha Making Class in Tokyo with Authentic Japanese Sweets Set - Starting with matcha’s story, not just a bowl of tea
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Matcha Making Class in Tokyo with Authentic Japanese Sweets Set

2.Matcha Making Class in Tokyo with Authentic Japanese Sweets Set

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 744 reviews · from $21Top rated

In Asakusa, an English-speaking host such as Shuri, Rino, Nama, or Hiya guides you through matcha’s history, quality, and preparation. You whisk your own tea with traditional tools, then enjoy it with seasonal Japanese sweets in a relaxed one-hour class.

“Wonderful and fun experience! The instructor, Shuri, was so kind, knowledgeable, passionate, patient and spoke great English. She created a fun space for us all to learn, appreciate matcha culture and experience and make friendships to share the experience of making and drinking matcha together. Absolute highlight of Tokyo!”

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London: Traditional English Scone Making and Tea Workshop - Learning what makes a British scone British
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London: Traditional English Scone Making and Tea Workshop

3.Traditional English Scone Making and Tea Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 702 reviews · from $45

Meet your English-speaking instructor at De Hems Dutch Cafe Bar in central London for a hands-on hour of scone making, tea, baking tips, and British food history. You will eat one warm scone, take three home, and leave with a We Are London baking certificate.

“Highly recommend this workshop! It was a great experience. Our host was helpful and engaging, and the scones were great.”

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Matcha Making Class in Osaka with Authentic Japanese Sweets Set - Making your own matcha, step by step
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Matcha Making Class in Osaka with Authentic Japanese Sweets Set

4.Matcha Making Class in Osaka with Authentic Japanese Sweets Set

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 509 reviews · from $21

At Matcha Making Osaka in Higashishinsaibashi, an English-speaking host such as Yui, Momo, Fuko, or Matty guides you through matcha’s background, preparation, and tasting. You whisk your own tea, pair it with Japanese sweets, and leave with practical tips for making matcha at home.

“I’ve spent so many years loving Matcha, but never knowing how to make it properly. I finally was able to learn the proper way of making Matcha thanks to this class. It was relatively easy to locate, although the building upon arrival needs more Read more”

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London: Traditional English Scone Making and Tea Workshop - Learning what makes a British scone British
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London Traditional English Scone Making and Tea Workshop

5.London Traditional English Scone Making and Tea Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 271 reviews · from $48

In a one-hour London West End workshop, a local baker guides you through mixing, rolling, shaping, and baking traditional scones. You will enjoy tea, clotted cream, and jam, take home extra scones, and receive a recipe and baking certificate. Groups are limited to 15.

“Great workshop. The hosts were very knowledgeable and entertaining. Would definitely recommend for anyone traveling to London.”

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Tea Ceremony Workshop in Tokyo by the Experienced Instrucor - Watching the formal koicha preparation
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Tea Ceremony Workshop in Tokyo by the Experienced Instrucor

6.Tea Ceremony Workshop in Tokyo by the Experienced Instrucor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 189 reviews · from $38

In a traditional second-floor tearoom near Asakusa, an experienced English-speaking instructor introduces you to Urasenke-style Chado. You watch a formal koicha preparation, taste several teas and Japanese sweets, then whisk your own usucha. Small groups, flexible times, and a calm setting make this a thoughtful Tokyo cultural activity.

“A wonderful experience. The cermonial tradition was thoroughly explained. Comfortable environment. Our hostess was very knowledgeable.”

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Xiao Long Bao, Beef Noodles & Boba Tea Cooking Class in Taipei - Inside CookInn Taiwan’s Zhongshan kitchen
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Xiao Long Bao, Beef Noodles & Boba Tea Cooking Class in Taipei

7.Xiao Long Bao, Beef Noodles & Boba Tea Cooking Class in Taipei

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews · from $89

At CookInn Taiwan’s Zhongshan kitchen, instructors such as Angela, Lydia, and Diana guide you through soup dumplings, braised beef noodles, cucumber salad, and bubble milk tea. The small class suits beginners and families, with recipes, photos, and a meal to enjoy at the end.

“This was a fantastic experience! Angela was a great host and made everyone feel welcome and included. We loved learning to cook traditional dishes and hearing the stories behind them. Would highly recommend!”

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Experience all of Japanese culture and Japanese food experience classes "origami, udon, Japanese food, green tea, calligraphy" in 4 hours - Origami starts the morning with a simple win
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Experience all of Japanese culture and Japanese food experience classes “origami, udon, Japanese food, green tea, calligraphy” in 4 hours

8.Experience all of Japanese culture and Japanese food experience classes “origami, udon, Japanese food, green tea, calligraphy” in 4 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $92

Join Taka and Keiko at their Tokyo home near JR Omori Station for four hours of hands-on Japanese culture and cooking. You will fold an origami crane, make udon from scratch, prepare sushi and other dishes, enjoy free drinks and matcha, and take home a calligraphy souvenir. Vegetarian and vegan options are available.

“THE BEST experience you will have in Japan! Taka and Keiko are among the nicest people I have ever met. Not only do they teach you how to cook traditional Japanese food in traditional methods, they welcome you into their home and treat Read more”

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Marrakech: Moroccan Pastries and Tea Class with a Local - Arriving at the workshop
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Marrakech: Moroccan Pastries and Tea Class with a Local

9.Moroccan Pastries and Tea Class with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 84 reviews · 2h 30m · from $40

Spend 150 minutes with a local chef learning Moroccan pastry techniques, including treats such as fekkas and Kaab el Ghazal. You will prepare mint tea, taste the fresh pastries, and take a box home. Classes run in Arabic, French, or English for groups of up to 10.

“Great way to load up on pastries before I went to Merzouga. I haven’t baked before so this was perfect, but if you have I’d recommend the cooking class they also offer!”

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Xiao Long Bao, Chicken vermicelli with mushroom and sesame oil, Tofu strips salad, Bubble milk tea. Taiwan Traditional Delicacies Experience-A (Taipei Cooking Class) - A small class with real help at the counter
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Xiao Long Bao, Chicken vermicelli with mushroom and sesame oil, Tofu strips salad, Bubble milk tea. Taiwan Traditional Delicacies Experience-A (Taipei Cooking Class)

10.Xiao Long Bao, Chicken vermicelli with mushroom and sesame oil, Tofu strips salad, Bubble milk tea. Taiwan Traditional Delicacies Experience-A (Taipei Cooking Class)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · from $77

Spend three hours in Taipei making four Taiwanese favorites with English, Chinese, or Japanese instruction. Vivian, Sandy, Serena, and their team guide you through soup dumplings, chicken vermicelli, tofu salad, and boba tea. The class is hands-on, family-friendly, vegetarian-friendly with advance notice, and includes recipes and a certificate.

“It was absolutely one of the best moment in Taiwan! They were so amazing, and nice to my three children and their grandparents as well! We all had such a great time and the foods that we made were just phenomenal!!! They gave us the recipe in English and Japanese as well ( which we asked in both)! Absolutely recommend to take this cooking class if you like to cook ;))”

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Beijing: Dumpling Making Workshop with Meal and Tea - What Happens From 16:30 to Dinner
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Beijing: Dumpling Making Workshop with Meal and Tea

11.Dumpling Making Workshop with Meal and Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 69 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Meet your English-speaking guide at 16:30, then learn to roll wrappers, fill and shape dumplings before eating them with tea, beer, and other Chinese dishes. Hosts such as Eric, Jenny, Janine, and Leo are known for patient instruction and warm hospitality. The dough or fillings may be partly prepared in advance.

“My wife and I had an amazing time at this dumpling-making class! The instructor was patient and fun, the steps were easy to follow, and the fillings were delicious. We met some great people and left with full stomachs, new friends, and folding skills we can actually use at home. Highly recommend!”

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Private Kyoto Sushi Cooking Class & Tea Ceremony with Emika - Garden vegetables and the value of simple food
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Private Kyoto Sushi Cooking Class & Tea Ceremony with Emika

12.Private Kyoto Sushi Cooking Class & Tea Ceremony with Emika

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $109

Join Kyoto host Emika at her home for a private cooking class built around sushi or Obanzai dishes. Prepare seasonal vegetables, miso soup, tofu, or a chosen main, then eat together with matcha or local drinks. Add a post-meal supermarket and produce tour for practical food tips.

“Mrs. Emika was a wonderful hostess. Although a 10-15 minute walk from the Kasura station, she lives in a very nice neighborhood and we enjoyed walking, with the assistance of google map, through the winding streets of her neighborhood. Emika was warm and inviting. AlthRead more”

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Tea Tasting and Pairing Concept Workshop - Learning the gongfu method with Vivian
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Tea Tasting and Pairing Concept Workshop

13.Tea Tasting and Pairing Concept Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $65

At MingCha Tea House in Chai Wan, tea master Vivian guides you through four premium Chinese teas, including green, red, scented green, and oolong. You will brew tea in the gongfu style, test tea leaves with your senses, and pair each cup with dried nuts, chocolate, and flower honey toast.

“This was a fun and engaging workshop where we not only tasted tea, but got to learn about the different types of teas, did some before and after experimentation with tea leaves, learned how to seep and pour tea properly and got to samplRead more”

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Tokyo Sushi Making Class : Sake Ceremony & Matcha Experience - The modern Tokyo twist: torched salmon mayo gunkan
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Tokyo Sushi Making Class : Sake Ceremony & Matcha Experience

14.Tokyo Sushi Making Class : Sake Ceremony & Matcha Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $45

At Sushi Meets Matcha in Asakusa, you’ll open a sake barrel, shape nigiri, make torched salmon mayo gunkan, and whisk matcha. The 90-minute class welcomes beginners, serves 6 to 12 pieces, and offers water or warm tea instead of sake.

“What a brilliant experience! The instructor was so fun, welcoming and knowledgeable. Completely exceeded my expectations. It was an amazing, relaxing and special activity to do. Thank you for going above and beyond for me!”

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Moroccan Hands on traditional pastries & Tea class in Marrakech - The pastry work: simple tools, precise hands
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Moroccan Hands on traditional pastries & Tea class in Marrakech

15.Moroccan Hands on traditional pastries & Tea class in Marrakech

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · from $40

Join Chef Khmisa in a private Marrakech medina home for a three-hour pastry and tea class. Prepare traditional sweets such as corne de gazelle and ghriba, learn proper mint tea technique, enjoy your warm baking, and take home pastries and recipes.

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