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James Taylor Tea Atelier Colombo Tasting Experience Center 20% OFF
Colombo, Sri Lanka
$28
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they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
This experience offers a rare, intimate look into the true artistry of Ceylon tea, far removed from crowded factory tours. Instead of watching machines, you learn directly from a master tea taster with over 40 years of expertise, gaining insights usually reserved for industry professionals.
The uniqueness lies in its hands-on approach. You don’t just taste tea; you learn how to evaluate it using professional cupping techniques. From assessing colour and clarity to identifying aroma, body, and finish, every step is guided and interactive. Tasting multiple single-estate teas side by side reveals how region, climate, and processing shape flavour.
Set in a small-group environment, the session feels personal, allowing open discussion and tailored guidance. It blends history, sensory exploration, and practical skills you can take home. By the end, you’ll understand tea on a deeper level and confidently taste and select it like an expert.
The uniqueness lies in its hands-on approach. You don’t just taste tea; you learn how to evaluate it using professional cupping techniques. From assessing colour and clarity to identifying aroma, body, and finish, every step is guided and interactive. Tasting multiple single-estate teas side by side reveals how region, climate, and processing shape flavour.
Set in a small-group environment, the session feels personal, allowing open discussion and tailored guidance. It blends history, sensory exploration, and practical skills you can take home. By the end, you’ll understand tea on a deeper level and confidently taste and select it like an expert.
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James Taylor Tea Atelier Colombo Tasting Experience Center
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 45 minutes
- Piece of Cake & Ceylon Cup of Tea
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
Meeting point
On Google Maps, search for the company name 14/9, Sri Jinarathana Mawatha, Colombo 02, Sri Lanka. (Near the Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple)
Return details
On Google Maps, search for the company name 14/9, Sri Jinarathana Mawatha, Colombo 02, Sri Lanka. (Near the Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple)
Step into an intimate Ceylon tea experience in Colombo, guided by a master tea taster with over 40 years of expertise. Hosted in a quiet atelier near Gangaramaya Temple, this small-group session offers a deeper, hands-on understanding of tea beyond typical factory tours.
Begin with the story of Ceylon tea, from James Taylor’s first planting in 1867 to how elevation, climate, and terroir shape its unique character. You’ll then explore tea grading by examining and comparing leaves such as BOPF, Orange Pekoe, and Pekoe, learning how professionals assess quality through appearance and texture.
The highlight is a guided tasting of up to 16 freshly brewed teas using professional cupping techniques. You’ll actively practise evaluating colour, clarity, aroma, body, and finish while identifying flavour notes like malty, floral, fruity, and brisk.
The experience also includes speciality teas, natural infusions, and practical brewing techniques for home. It concludes with a relaxed Q&A, offering personalised advice on tea selection, storage, and preparation. Ideal for travellers, couples, and tea enthusiasts seeking authentic Sri Lankan tea knowledge and a meaningful cultural experience.
Begin with the story of Ceylon tea, from James Taylor’s first planting in 1867 to how elevation, climate, and terroir shape its unique character. You’ll then explore tea grading by examining and comparing leaves such as BOPF, Orange Pekoe, and Pekoe, learning how professionals assess quality through appearance and texture.
The highlight is a guided tasting of up to 16 freshly brewed teas using professional cupping techniques. You’ll actively practise evaluating colour, clarity, aroma, body, and finish while identifying flavour notes like malty, floral, fruity, and brisk.
The experience also includes speciality teas, natural infusions, and practical brewing techniques for home. It concludes with a relaxed Q&A, offering personalised advice on tea selection, storage, and preparation. Ideal for travellers, couples, and tea enthusiasts seeking authentic Sri Lankan tea knowledge and a meaningful cultural experience.
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James Taylor Tea Atelier Colombo Tasting Experience Center 20% OFF
Colombo, Sri Lanka
$28
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
—
You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
—
Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!