Twinings Tea Tasting: Discover 5000 Years of History

Embark on a 2-hour tea tasting masterclass in London and explore the rich history of tea and Twinings’ expertise. Discover the secrets of tea and taste a variety of teas from around the world.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 216 Strand - In this 2-hour masterclass, you’ll uncover the secrets of the world’s favourite drink. Where does tea come from? When and how did it arrive in Britain? What makes a quality tea?
    We’ll guide you on the tea plant’s journey from bud to cup.
    Taste the six categories of tea, and learn how the professionals ‘slurp’!
What's Included
  • Tea and coffee included
Meal Options
  • Tasting of teas; White, Yellow, Green, Oolong, Black and Pu’erh
Additional Information

Experience an exclusive tea tasting event at our main Twinings store located at 216 Strand, right in the core of London. It’s the perfect ready-made gift for tea aficionados and culinary enthusiasts alike.
Tea is one of the most intriguing products in the world. Uncover the mysteries of tea and take a trip that follows the tea leaf from tea plantations…

Location
216 Strand
Strand
We are located exactly opposite the Royal Courts of Justice. Our nearest tube Temple (District and Circle lines) is a short 2-minute walk away. Or get the tube to Charing Cross and have a nice wander down the road.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Zoeds5183xa
Apr 9, 2026
Twinings Tea tasting Masterclass - Interesting and informative 2 hours learning about the history of tea and the Twinings business. Geordie was very knowledgeable and taught us about the different types of tea plants, methods of leaf picking, processing and blending that create the different teas which we then sampled. Very relaxed event which we really enjoyed.
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Matt
Apr 4, 2026
Fun, relaxing and educational experience - Visited with my two adult daughters (22/24)and we all agreed it was a highlight of our London trip. Small group setting was a wonderful sit down and relax experience during a day of movement around town. Highly recommend
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Curiosity227734
Apr 1, 2026
Engaging, informative, unique! - We had a wonderful experience and learned so much — tea history, Twinings history, tea agriculture, and six types of tea to taste, learn about, and enjoy. Alessandra really knows her teas!
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V9896yuannc
Mar 30, 2026
A Highlight! - This was a real highlight of a two week stay of experiencing London. The Masterclass was beautifully presented and covered everything from history, growing, cultivation, preparation, storage in a beautiful and elegant atmosphere. Alexandra was a passionate and inspiring hostess!
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Ruby_ravenclaw18
Mar 28, 2026
Fabulous experience! - Fascinating and engaging session. Very knowledgable session leader and good size of group so it feels very personal.
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Susancr7073xl
Mar 26, 2026
Twinings Tea Experience - This was an amazing experience! Nice, small group, knowledgable instructor, so interesting to learn the Twinings' history and much more about the world of tea.
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Amanda_f
Mar 14, 2026
Wonderfully informative... - Wonderfully informative not only about the history of Twinings but also of tea processing in general. The teas were wonderful and the selection is out of this world. My husband and I learned so many interesting facts and history and got to try delicious tea in the process.
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P381kojenniferb
Mar 12, 2026
Terrific Tasting! - What a fantastic experience! I was really looking forward to my Twinings Tea Tasting Masterclass, and it was even better than I had hoped. We learned about the history and different types of tea. It was organized, thorough, but not overwhelming. Our guide Geordie was knowledgeable and engaging. He put everyone at ease and made the learning and tasting fun. Although I was there on my own, the atmosphere he created made it easy to connect with others and enjoy the entire experience. I appreciated the small size of the group, which made the tasting more personalized. Highly recommend!
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London_kiki26
Mar 7, 2026
Great experience for tea lovers - My mum and I took this masterclass because we love going for afternoon tea and thought it would be nice to learn more about the different types of tea. From start to finish it was a great experience. Our host Liam was so enthusiastic and personable and was clearly passionate and knowledgable about tea. We learnt all about the origins of Twinings and about how tea comes to be made. It was really interactive and fun and now we know how to make and enjoy the best cup of tea! I would highly recommend this to any tea fan!
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Voyage404623
Feb 28, 2026
Twinings tea tasting - Excellent. The teacher was very knowledgeable and we tasted several different teas.
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From $68
up to 5 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).