Shanghai: Tangguozi Ancient Chinese Tea Pastry Making Class
ID: GYG938541-1464628
Category:
Country: China
Duration:
2 days
Description
Craft UNESCO-listed Tangguozi: Tang Dynasty’s 1,400-year-old floral tea pastries! Hands-on workshop using natural ingredients. Perfect for foodies & culture lovers—history meets edible art in 1 hour.
What You’ll Experience:
Cultural Introduction: Begin with a captivating story of Tangguozi’s origins in Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD) royal banquets, where these delicacies symbolized prosperity and artistry. Discover how they evolved into a core element of Chinese tea culture and a celebrated intangible heritage.
Artisan Techniques: Under the guidance of a master instructor, practice traditional methods like kneading, molding, and sculpting. Use antique-style wooden molds to shape dough into intricate designs such as lotus flowers, rabbits or fishes.
Natural Ingredients: Learn how natural dyes from pumpkin, spinach, and beetroot create vibrant hues without artificial additives.
Tea Pairing: Enjoy your handmade Tangguozi with a cup of authentic Chinese tea, embracing the harmony of flavors and the ritual of tea-and-pastry pairing cherished since ancient times.
Personalization: Customize Tangguozi in your favorable shape.
Why Book This Experience?
Tangguozi isn’t just a pastry—it’s a bridge to China’s golden age of art and philosophy. This workshop offers a rare glimpse into the soul of Chinese culture. Join us to craft beauty, one delicate pastry at a time!
Ideal For:
Travelers seeking immersive cultural activities.
Families and teams looking for collaborative, educational fun.
Whether you’re a history buff, a food lover, or seeking a mindful creative activity.
Highlights
- Discover the history of Tangguozi, a Tang Dynasty pastry, at a workshop
- Learn how to make Tangguozi, a UNESCO-listed craft, with a master instructor
- Use natural ingredients and antique-style wooden molds to shape the dough
- Enjoy a cup of authentic Chinese tea with your handmade Tangguozi
- Take home your creations in an elegant, eco-friendly gift box
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
In front of Starbucks (Baisheng).
INCLUDED
- Cultural introduction to Tangguozi, Hands-on workshop with a master instructor, All materials, Recipe guide, Tea tasting, Eco-friendly gift box for your creations, Experience photos
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation to the workshop location, Tipping
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.