-9:30 | Private car service to the destination

09:30 – 11:30 | The Tea Archive: China National Tea Museum
Ever wonder about the differences between different
tea types or how Ancient Chinese people drink tea?
Come find the answers!
Learn: From discovering the six tea families and the evolution of tea drinking practices and tea-house culture to identifying a tea leaf in the wild.
Experience: Smell the variety of tea aroma, try your hand at grinding tea and take a walk in the tea garden.

12:00 – 14:00 | Lunch Options
Option A – The Zen Plate: Buddhist Vegetarian Buffet at Xiangji Temple
Cleanse your palate and mind before the afternoon session. Xiangji Temple, named in the Song Dynasty, is the only temple in China dedicated to the Kitchen Guardian Bodhisattva (监斋菩萨), making it the spiritual heart of Chinese vegetarian culture.
Option B – Lakeside Flavours: Lunch at Green Tea Restaurant
Located just steps from the Tea Museum, this renowned local favourite offers a relaxed, casual alternative. Savour creative Jiangnan dishes such as baked Chilean sea bass with lotus leaf, Green Tea fried rice, and the famous “bread temptation” dessert – perfect for guests who prefer a non‑vegetarian meal or authentic Hangzhou daily dining.

14:30 – 15:30 | The Expert’s Eye: Tea Ware Appreciation and Tea-tasting
Learn to appreciate: The instructor will demonstrate how to appreciate tea wares. Feel the weight, texture, and temperature conductivity that defines a 'Masterpiece' vs. a 'Souvenir'.
Savour the Subtle Difference: Immerse yourself in a traditional Chinese tea-tasting ceremony. In this tranquil setting, discover how different tea wares uniquely shape the flavour and aroma of the tea. Find your personal favourite through this meditative procedure.

15:45 – 16:45 | The Masterclass: Song-style Whisking (Dian Cha)
In a private studio, you will learn the Art of Dian Cha (点茶). This is the sophisticated “latte art” of the 12th century.
Historical Retrospective: Tracing the origins of Song dynasty tea preparation.
Hands-On Session: Step-by-step instruction to whisk the tea and inscribe a fleeting character or design onto your own bowl of tea.

16:45 – 17:15 | A Stroll Through Traditional Garden and a Sweet Finale
After mastering the art of Dian Cha, step outside into the peaceful garden of the Tea Museum. Follow a winding path past the iconic little bridge over a quiet pond, where koi fish drift beneath ancient willow branches. Pause at a traditional tea house nestled among bamboos – its tiled roof and wooden lattice seem to whisper stories of centuries past.
Before you leave, treat yourself to a Longjing green tea gelato – a creamy, delicately fragrant dessert that captures the essence of Hangzhou’s most famous leaf. It is a modern twist on an ancient flavour, melting on your tongue like a final note of today’s journey.

17:15 | Private car service to the designated location