Virtual Tea Tasting Virtual Tea Class by Mansa Tea https://www.youtube.com/embed/xRfZMndrhgc
Virtual Tea Class by Mansa Tea
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Mansa Tea

Virtual Tea Tasting

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
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$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. 

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    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."

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      Debbie
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      I recommend this product
      Age Range 25 - 34
      Event Type Corporate
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      4 days ago
      Aged Tea + Chocolate Pairing (In-Person)

      I love the teas! Appreciate the descriptions / context on different types of tea. Good to see pu-erh featured!

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      Mansa Tea
      13 minutes ago

      Dear Debbie,

      We're delighted to know that you truly enjoyed our tea offerings and the insightful descriptions we provided. At Mansa Tea, we take immense pride in curating a diverse selection of premium teas, each with its own unique story and character.

      We love meeting fellow pu-erh tea lovers, so glad to hear you love pu-erh. This revered aged tea is a true gem in the world of tea, offering a rich and complex flavor profile that can captivate even the most discerning palates.

      Your kind words serve as a testament to our commitment to not only delivering exceptional tea but also providing an educational and immersive experience for our valued customers. We hope this encounter has inspired you to continue your journey of tea exploration, and we look forward to serving you with more unique and delightful offerings in the future.

      Warm regards,
      Mansa Tea Team

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      Michelle W.
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      I recommend this product
      Age Range 25 - 34
      Event Type Corporate
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      4 days ago
      Aged Tea + Chocolate Pairing (In-Person)

      Very informative - I appreciated the background information on all of the teas. Great pairings! I liked seeing the tea leaves too.

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      Mansa Tea
      12 minutes ago

      Dear Michelle,

      We're thrilled to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed our Aged Tea + Chocolate Pairing experience. Your kind words about the informative background information and the thoughtful pairings fill us with immense joy. At Mansa Tea, we believe that education and exploration are integral to the tea journey, and we're delighted that our efforts to provide context and insight into each tea resonated with you.

      The opportunity to showcase the tea leaves themselves is a cherished part of our tasting experience, as it allows our guests to appreciate the intricate beauty and craftsmanship that goes into every batch. We're pleased to know that this added an extra layer of enjoyment to the event.

      Your feedback is invaluable, and we're grateful for your trust in our commitment to delivering a truly exceptional tea experience. We hope this encounter has inspired you to continue exploring the rich and diverse world of tea, and we look forward to serving you with more unique and delightful offerings in the future.

      Warm regards,
      Mansa Tea Team

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      Michelle C.
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      I recommend this product
      Age Range 25 - 34
      Event Type Corporate
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      5 days ago
      Aged Tea + Chocolate Pairing (In-Person)

      So fun. It was nice learning about tea. A fun session

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      Mansa Tea
      10 minutes ago

      Dear Michelle,

      We're delighted to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed our Aged Tea + Chocolate Pairing experience. It is indeed an educational and fun experience, and our team is excited that our efforts to provide insight and knowledge resonated with you.

      Thank you again for your feedback!

      Warm regards,
      Mansa Tea Team

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      Dave
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      I recommend this product
      Age Range 25 - 34
      Event Type Corporate
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      5 days ago
      Aged Tea + Chocolate Pairing (In-Person)

      Tasting + fun :)

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      Mansa Tea
      10 minutes ago

      Thank you for your feedback, Dave!

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      Robbie M.
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      I recommend this product
      Age Range 35 - 44
      Event Type Corporate
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      5 days ago
      Aged Tea + Chocolate Pairing (In-Person)

      Lots of fun, great tea and chocolate

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      Mansa Tea
      8 minutes ago

      Dear Robbie,

      We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time at our Aged Tea + Chocolate Pairing experience. Your succinct yet positive feedback fills us with immense joy. At Mansa Tea, we believe that tea and chocolate are a match made in heaven, and we take great pride in curating unique and delightful pairings that allow our guests to explore the rich and complex flavors of these two indulgences.

      We're delighted to know that you found the experience fun and enjoyable, and that you appreciated the quality of our aged teas and carefully selected chocolates. It's our passion to create memorable moments that tantalize the senses and introduce our guests to the world of premium tea in a fun and engaging way.

      We hope this encounter has inspired you to continue exploring the rich and diverse world of tea and chocolate, and we look forward to serving you with more unique and delightful pairings in the future.

      Warm regards,
      Mansa Tea Team

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      Tara S.
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      I recommend this product
      Age Range 25 - 34
      Event Type Corporate
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      5 days ago
      Aged Tea + Chocolate Pairing (In-Person)

      Fun & Interesting! Would be great to have a vegan option for tasting.

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      Mansa Tea
      8 minutes ago

      Dear Tara,

      We're delighted to hear that you had a fun and interesting time at our Aged Tea + Chocolate Pairing experience. At Mansa Tea, we take great pride in curating unique and delightful pairings that allow our guests to explore the rich and complex flavors of aged teas and carefully selected chocolates.

      Thank you for the valuable feedback regarding a vegan option for the tasting. We strive to cater to diverse dietary preferences and ensure an inclusive experience for all our guests. Your suggestion has been noted, and we will explore the possibility of incorporating vegan chocolate options in our future pairings.

      We hope this encounter has inspired you to continue exploring the world of premium tea and indulging in the delightful combination of tea and chocolate. We look forward to serving you with more unique and delightful offerings in the future.

      Warm regards,
      Mansa Tea Team

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