Hangzhou: Meijiawu Tea Picking and Roasting Experience Hangzhou: Meijiawu Tea Picking and Roasting Experience (3h)
ID: GYG1367106-O-2109110
Category:
Country: China
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Discover Longjing tea culture in Meijiawu. Wear traditional tea-picking clothing, pick fresh leaves, and watch the tea-roasting process while learning about its history and traditions.
Arrive at the meeting point in Meijiawu, one of Hangzhou’s best-known tea-growing areas, and be welcomed by the local team. Begin by learning about the history, growing environment, and cultural significance of West Lake Longjing tea.
Change into traditional-style tea-picking clothing, creating a more immersive atmosphere and offering an excellent opportunity to take photos among the tea gardens. Then, enter the tea garden and learn how to identify suitable tea leaves, how young shoots are selected, and how experienced tea farmers use careful hand movements to avoid damaging the leaves.
Observe or participate in the traditional iron-wok tea-roasting process. Longjing tea is famous for its flat shape, fresh fragrance, and smooth taste, and the hand-roasting stage plays an important role in creating these characteristics.
During the demonstration, learn about the temperature of the wok, the hand movements used to press and shape the leaves, and the experience required to control moisture and aroma. This part of the activity provides a close look at a traditional craft that is rarely seen in ordinary sightseeing tours.
After finishing all tea-making sessions, you will receive a complimentary travel photo frame as a special souvenir to keep your precious tea garden memories forever.
Highlights
- Learn about the history and cultural significance of Longjing tea
- Dress in traditional tea-picking clothing and take photos in the gardens
- Pick tea leaves and learn about the importance of timing and quality
- Observe or participate in the traditional iron-wok tea-roasting process
- Enjoy a hands-on cultural experience in the village surroundings of Meijiawu
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Self-arrival basis
Confirm availability during Chinese New Year
Book in advance during March, April, or May for groups over 10
Children under 1 meter may join according to child pricing policy
Maximum capacity is 120 participants per session
INCLUDED
- Guided tea culture introduction in Meijiawu Tea Village
- Complimentary traditional tea-picking costume for use
- Professional tea picking tools provided for the activity
- Hands-on tea roasting workshop & instructor guidance
- Free pack of handmade tea you made to take home
- Complimentary travel photo frame as a souvenir
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation to and from Meijiawu
- Personal purchases
- Meals
- Additional services not specifically stated
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
