Mansa Tea

Virtual Tea Tasting

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
173 Reviews
$60

Are you looking for a fun, interactive, and delicious virtual tea tasting event?

Explore the world of single-origin tea for your next team building or family gathering. During our 1-hour tea class, you and your team members will walk away with a new appreciation for tea as we walk through the history, culture, brewing, and tasting of tea. 

✓ Fun, engaging, and hands-on social event
✓ Balance of history/culture and tasting experience
✓ Guided tastings led by a Certified Tea Sommelier
✓ Private in-person (NYC/NJ, SF) or virtual tastings
✓ Fully customizable
✓ Tea samples included
✓ No service charge

✓ Express and international shipping available (additional charge)

Perfect for

  • Team building events 
  • Large corporate events and off-sites
  • Family gatherings
  • Birthday parties
  • Bachelorette parties

Topics

Please choose from our most popular tea workshops below or reach out to events@mansatea.com to customize your event.

  • Aged Tea 101
  • Cold Brew Technique
  • Gaiwan Brewing Technique
  • Aged Tea Tasting
  • Aged Tea Pairing with Chocolate or Honey
  • Other topics: Tea and Meditation, Chinese Tea Ceremony

Once signed up, each attendee will receive a tasting kit. Should you wish to add teaware to the kits, we recommend signing up for the Gaiwan Brewing Technique workshop.


Pricing


How to book an event

For small group virtual workshops that meet the minimum spend: Please note the following under Special Instructions upon checkout. A Mansa Tea representative will assist you within 24 hours on the next business day. 

  • Desired date and time of the event (a 2-week lead time)
  • Shipping addresses for tea kits
  • Email addresses of participants (for sharing Zoom and package tracking information prior to the event)

For large group, in-person, or customized events: Please fill out a private event request form here. A Mansa Tea expert will assist you within 24 hours on the next business day. 

    Private Aged Tea Tasting + Gaiwan Brewing Technique

    - For small group classes of 1-4 guests, you can book your event with us directly on this page. We recommend selecting date + time options 2 weeks in advance (3 weeks for international guests) to ensure timely delivery of your tea packages. Once we receive your order, we will work with you to finalize the class time and receive email and shipping addresses of each participant.

    - For larger group and custom events, please fill out a Private Event Request Form.

    Private BYO Tea Class

    - For small group classes up to 15 guests, you can book your event with us directly on this page. We recommend selecting date + time options at least a week in advance. Once we receive your order, we will work with you to finalize the class time.

    - For larger group and custom events, please fill out a Private Event Request Form.

    Day of Tea Class: We will send a calendar invite with a Zoom link to all the participants at least a week in advance of the workshop. If you haven't received the email, please check your spam folder first, and then contact us at concierge@mansatea.com. Then, use the link to join the class on time.

    Non-Private Group Tea Tastings: Please visit our Mansa Tea Society page to learn more about joining our monthly tea tasting sessions. For the remainder of the year, we won't be offering any non-private group tea tastings aside from the Mansa Tea Society offerings.

    If you are ordering the workshop materials from us, we advise placing the order by the following days to ensure timely delivery:

    US: 10 days
    Worldwide: 3-4 weeks in advance

    We ship the orders within 1-2 business days. All of our private workshops include free shipping (US + Worldwide).

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    Types of Workshops

    Aged Tea 101 OR

    Aged Tea Tasting

    Deep-dive into the world of aged tea with a 1-hour virtual tea tasting session led by our Certified Tea Sommelier.

    During this session, you and your guests will
    • Learn about the history and making of pu-erh tea
    • Correctly brew aged tea
    • Taste 3 different aged teas

    Each attendee will receive a tasting kit, which includes 3 different tea types (1oz each). We also offer the Aged Tea 101 workshop, a similar workshop with a single 1oz aged tea, for lower-budget events.

    Gaiwan Brewing Technique

    If you are intimidated by brewing loose leaf tea, this workshop is for you.

    • Learn to brew a perfect cup of tea without memorizing brewing parameters and temperatures
    • Learn to use a Gaiwan properly without spills and finger burns
    • Enjoy the maximum potential of loose tea and even taste more from the same tea(!)

    Each attendee will receive a brewing kit, which includes a porcelain Gaiwan and 1oz of aged tea.

    Summer Special

    Cold Brew Technique

    Did you know that 80% of tea consumed in America is iced tea? Yet most people make their iced tea by googling "cold brew tea" or sticking to the same old recipe. 

    Learn to master the art of cold brew by joining this interactive class. We will cover:

    • 4 types of iced tea
    • 3 ways to make cold brew tea (step-by-step)
    • Full tasting notes to taste tea like a pro

    Each attendee will receive a brewing kit, which includes 1oz of aged tea and tea bags.

    Chocolate or Honey

    Aged Tea Pairing

    Have you tried pairing chocolate with aged tea? What about honey and tea? Because we think they are a match made in heaven as their flavor and texture profiles complement each other perfectly.

    In this workshop, you will taste three of our teas alongside different chocolates or honey.

    You will also learn:
    • The art of tea pairing
    • How to pair tea with chocolate or honey
    • The flavor notes to expect from the pairing

    Forbes's quote about Mansa Tea's workshops

    "Innovative tea workshops that not only provide a deeper dive into the world of tea, but the history, cultivation, and story behind it."

    4.9
    Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    173 reviews
    • ST
      Susan t.
      I recommend this product
      Age Range 35 - 44
      Size of Group 51-100
      Event Type Corporate
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      23 hours ago
      Aged tea 101

      This was a great event, very informative with information we can take back and apply to our own use of tea!

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      Mansa Tea
      11 seconds ago

      Hi Susan -

      Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our Aged Tea 101 event. We're thrilled to hear that you found it to be very informative.

      Providing valuable information and insights about tea is one of our priorities, and we're delighted to know that you gained knowledge that you can apply to your own tea experience. Tea is a journey, and we believe that understanding its finer points can greatly enhance the experience.

      If you have any more questions or if there's anything else we can assist you with, please feel free to reach out. Your support is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to being a part of your tea journey in the future.

      Warm regards,
      Mansa Tea Team

    • P
      Priyanka
      Verified Reviewer
      I recommend this product
      Age Range 25 - 34
      Size of Group 1-10
      Event Type Corporate
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      2 weeks ago
      Lovely Event

      This was a delightful experience! Ashley guided my group through the steps of brewing with a Gaiwan. I was impressed with her tea knowledge and the event really highlighted Ashley's passion for aged tea. I have more appreciation for tea after this session!

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      Mansa Tea
      4 days ago

      Dear Priyanka -

      Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the delightful experience you had with Ashley at our event. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the session and found it to be a valuable and enlightening experience.

      Ashley's passion for aged tea is truly inspiring, and her knowledge is a testament to her dedication to the art of tea. It's fantastic to know that her guidance and the event heightened your appreciation for tea. We believe that tea is not just a beverage but an art form and a source of profound enjoyment, and we're delighted that you share this sentiment.

      If you ever wish to delve deeper into the world of aged tea or have any more questions, our team is here to assist. Thank you for choosing us to be part of your tea journey, and we look forward to sharing more tea moments with you in the future.

      Warm regards,
      Mansa Tea Team

    • AH
      April H.
      I recommend this product
      Age Range 25 - 34
      Size of Group 1-10
      Event Type Corporate
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      2 weeks ago
      Fun new hobby!

      I had a great time learning how to brew tea with coworkers and feel like this will be a great new hobby because I really love tea :)

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      Mansa Tea
      2 weeks ago

      Dear April,

      We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time learning how to brew tea with your coworkers. Exploring the world of tea can be a delightful and rewarding experience, and it's wonderful that you're considering it as a new hobby.

      Tea is indeed a fantastic and diverse world to explore, with a wide range of flavors and traditions to discover. If you ever need guidance, have questions, or want to explore new teas, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to support your tea journey, and we're delighted that you share our love for tea.

      Warm regards,
      Mansa Tea Team

    • S
      Sana
      I recommend this product
      Age Range 25 - 34
      Size of Group 1-10
      Event Type Corporate
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      2 weeks ago
      AMAZING!

      Ashley was incredibly thorough in her instructions and explanations. She was patient and very kind throughout the session.

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      Mansa Tea
      2 weeks ago

      Dear Sana,

      Thank you for your kind words about our gaiwan brewing workshop and Ashley's guidance. We're thrilled to hear you had an amazing experience. Should you wish to explore more tea adventures in the future, we're here to assist. Your support means a lot to us.

      Warm regards,
      Mansa Tea Team

    • C
      Charlotte
      I recommend this product
      Age Range 35 - 44
      Size of Group 31-50
      Event Type Private
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      3 months ago
      Such a fun & unique experience!

      The tea tasting was the perfect addition to our event! Ashley & team were so professional and worked with us during the planning process to make sure everything went smoothly. We got great feedback from attendees and would definitely recommend this for your next event.

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      Mansa Tea
      3 months ago

      Hi Charlotte -

      Thank you for sharing your feedback about the tea tasting experience you had with Mansa Tea! We're thrilled to hear that it was a fun and unique addition to your event. Our team, especially Ashley, takes great pride in providing professional and seamless service, and we're glad to know that they worked closely with you during the planning process to ensure everything went smoothly.

      We strive to create memorable experiences and introduce people to the world of tea in an engaging way. We're honored to have been a part of your event and appreciate your recommendation to others.

      If you have any future events or if there's anything else we can assist you with, please don't hesitate to reach out. We look forward to serving you again in the future!

      Warm regards,
      Mansa Tea Team

    • KH
      Kayla H.
      I recommend this product
      Age Range 25 - 34
      Size of Group 11-30
      Event Type Corporate
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      4 months ago
      A tasty way to learn something new!

      Ashley was great and walked us through the ins and outs of brewing a great cup of aged tea! I had never heard of aged tea before this event, I enjoyed learning about the history and discovering something new. Oh, and the tea tastes lovely! Thank you!

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      Mansa Tea
      4 months ago

      Dear Kayla -

      Thank you for your kind words about our tea and the experience with Ashley! We're delighted to hear that you found our aged tea tasting event to be a tasty and educational experience. Introducing our customers to new and fascinating aspects of tea is something we're passionate about, and we're thrilled that you enjoyed learning about the history of aged tea. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back for more exciting tea discoveries in the future!

      Warm regards,
      The Mansa Tea Team

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