About this tour
When Alex from our team booked this private tea session in Prague, we got a masterclass in proper brewing from someone who's spent 15 years running tea ceremonies across Europe. You'll taste five or six premium teas—greens, oolongs, blacks, and fermented varieties—each sourced directly from Chinese tea masters, paired with the story behind where it came from, how it was grown, and what it does for you. The two-and-a-half-hour experience covers technique (water temps, steeping times, the whole ritual) in a relaxed, intimate setting. It's the kind of thing that transforms how you'll ever drink tea again, especially if you've been dunking bags in hot water your whole life.
Highlights
- Five to six premium teas tasted across different categories and origins
- Learns proper brewing temperatures and timing from 15-year veteran
- Direct-sourced leaves from Chinese tea masters, harder to find even locally
- Cultural and geographical context for each tea, not just taste notes
- Small, private group means real conversation and personalised pacing
- Snacks included to cleanse palate between tastings
- Walking distance to public transport—easy entry and exit
What to expect
Alex arrived to find a calm, intimate setup where the host walked through each tea with genuine expertise. The first hour covers the fundamentals: water temperature matters, steep time matters, and the difference between a rushed cup and one that's properly made is massive. You're not just drinking—you're learning the reasoning behind every step. The next stretch moves into the teas themselves, rotating through varieties that range from delicate to deeply complex, with snacks between rounds to reset your palate.
The pace feels unhurried. You'll hear stories about the regions these teas come from, what the seasons mean for flavour, and why certain batches are rarer or pricier. By the end, you've got actual skills you'll use at home, not just a nice afternoon. The setting in Prague adds to it—you're in a city known for coffee culture, so finding someone this dedicated to tea feels like stumbling onto something special.
Good to know
If you're serious about tea or just curious about doing it right, this is genuinely worth your time. The host's experience is real, the sourcing is legitimately hard to access, and you'll actually change how you brew. Works brilliantly for solo travellers, couples, or small groups who want something more thoughtful than a standard tour. You're in a private setting, so no crowds or rushed schedules.
This isn't for anyone after a quick caffeine hit—it's a sit-down, focused experience. If you're sensitive to tannins or have a low caffeine tolerance, five or six brews back-to-back will hit hard; let the host know upfront. Walking around Prague beforehand might make you want to skip this, but the venue's near public transport so logistics are straightforward. Group size is small by design, so it books out in peak tourist season.
Included are the teas, snacks, and hot water. Wear something comfortable—you're sitting for two-and-a-half hours. No special kit needed on your end. Best booked ahead.
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