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Host: Angela

Taipei, Taiwan

USD
$49-$59 per person

Private Taiwanese Tea Tasting Experience in Taipei

Host offerings
  • Cooking studio
  • Professional cook
  • Pets
  • Vegetarian
  • Alcohol
  • Transportation
  • Cooking class
  • Market visit
  • Food tour

Meet Angela

Angela is a New York-raised, Taipei-based tea enthusiast who moved to Taiwan in 2020. She immersed herself in the local culture, learned Chinese, and personally sources teas from local farms. Passionate about sharing palate- and sensory-driven tea experiences, Angela offers visitors and locals a taste of the unique tea terroirs of Taiwan. Visit her tearoom for a fun, immersive and interactive tea tasting in Taipei!

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Food tour: (2-8 guests) TAIPEI TEA TASTING EXPERIENCE: Discover the rich flavors and traditions of Taiwanese tea with Angela, a New York-raised, Taipei-based tea enthusiast. In this 1.5–2 hour private tea tasting experience, you’ll taste five carefully curated teas, all personally sourced by Angela from local organic, natural, and wild-farmed tea farms. Your experience begins with a brief tour of the tearoom, showcasing tea utensils, accessories, and art crafted by local artisans. Seated at a wooden table, Angela introduces the menu of the day and her unique tasting methodology, guiding you through an interactive tea tasting that encourages you to identify flavors, aromas, and subtle notes. Learn essential tea tasting skills, including how to smell from a cup, train your palate, and use breathing techniques to enhance your tasting experience. The session concludes with a selection of locally paired snacks, such as cashew almond red tea cookies, tea-infused shortbread, crispy shiitake chips, and tea-flavored pound cake. Gluten-free and vegan options are available upon request. If you fall in love with a tea, Angela can also help you source teas to take home, making this not just a tasting but a complete Taiwanese tea experience. Perfect for tea lovers, travelers, and anyone curious about Taiwan’s rich tea culture.

Notes: Please note, this building is a walk-up and does not have elevator access. As there are many delicate ceramics and glassware on display, including artist pieces on loan, this experience is not recommended for young children.

Languages spoken: English

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • 金萱烏龍 Milk Oolong (Luye, Taitung) | Corn, Floral + Milk, Legume, Pea Shoots + Creamy mouthfeel + Cool finish
  • 東方美人 Oriental Beauty (Beipu, Hsinchu) | Honey, Fruity, Sugar + Woody, Stone Fruit + Light mouthfeel + Warm finish
  • 龍鳳峽炭焙烏龍 Charcoal Roasted Dong Ding (Longfengxia, Nantou) | Smoke, Brown Sugar + Citric, Vegetal, Floral + Medium-Light body + Warm finish
  • 桃映紅茶 Taoying Red (Longtan, Taoyuan) | Spice, Fruity, Cumin + Honey, Muscat + Light mouthfeel + Light dry finish
  • 梨山鐵觀音 20+ Years Aged Tieguanyin (Lishan, Taichung) | Smoke, Plum + Whiskey, Woody, Citrus Peel + Medium-Light body + Lingering sweet dry finish
  • Local cookies and snacks

Traveler reviews

This is a new host who does not yet have any reviews. You can see reviews of our other Taipei Traveling Spoon experiences on TripAdvisor:
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Angela

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Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Food Tour
Not offered $59 $49
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Food Tour
Not offered $59 $49
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
Lunch Dinner
Food Tour
2:30pm-4:30pm 4:30pm-6:30pm

Meet Angela

Angela is a New York-raised, Taipei-based tea enthusiast who moved to Taiwan in 2020. She immersed herself in the local culture, learned Chinese, and personally sources teas from local farms. Passionate about sharing palate- and sensory-driven tea experiences, Angela offers visitors and locals a taste of the unique tea terroirs of Taiwan. Visit her tearoom for a fun, immersive and interactive tea tasting in Taipei!

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Food tour: (2-8 guests) TAIPEI TEA TASTING EXPERIENCE: Discover the rich flavors and traditions of Taiwanese tea with Angela, a New York-raised, Taipei-based tea enthusiast. In this 1.5–2 hour private tea tasting experience, you’ll taste five carefully curated teas, all personally sourced by Angela from local organic, natural, and wild-farmed tea farms. Your experience begins with a brief tour of the tearoom, showcasing tea utensils, accessories, and art crafted by local artisans. Seated at a wooden table, Angela introduces the menu of the day and her unique tasting methodology, guiding you through an interactive tea tasting that encourages you to identify flavors, aromas, and subtle notes. Learn essential tea tasting skills, including how to smell from a cup, train your palate, and use breathing techniques to enhance your tasting experience. The session concludes with a selection of locally paired snacks, such as cashew almond red tea cookies, tea-infused shortbread, crispy shiitake chips, and tea-flavored pound cake. Gluten-free and vegan options are available upon request. If you fall in love with a tea, Angela can also help you source teas to take home, making this not just a tasting but a complete Taiwanese tea experience. Perfect for tea lovers, travelers, and anyone curious about Taiwan’s rich tea culture.

Notes: Please note, this building is a walk-up and does not have elevator access. As there are many delicate ceramics and glassware on display, including artist pieces on loan, this experience is not recommended for young children.

Languages spoken: English

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • 金萱烏龍 Milk Oolong (Luye, Taitung) | Corn, Floral + Milk, Legume, Pea Shoots + Creamy mouthfeel + Cool finish
  • 東方美人 Oriental Beauty (Beipu, Hsinchu) | Honey, Fruity, Sugar + Woody, Stone Fruit + Light mouthfeel + Warm finish
  • 龍鳳峽炭焙烏龍 Charcoal Roasted Dong Ding (Longfengxia, Nantou) | Smoke, Brown Sugar + Citric, Vegetal, Floral + Medium-Light body + Warm finish
  • 桃映紅茶 Taoying Red (Longtan, Taoyuan) | Spice, Fruity, Cumin + Honey, Muscat + Light mouthfeel + Light dry finish
  • 梨山鐵觀音 20+ Years Aged Tieguanyin (Lishan, Taichung) | Smoke, Plum + Whiskey, Woody, Citrus Peel + Medium-Light body + Lingering sweet dry finish
  • Local cookies and snacks

Traveler reviews

This is a new host who does not yet have any reviews. You can see reviews of our other Taipei Traveling Spoon experiences on TripAdvisor:
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Food Tour
Not offered $59 $49
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Food Tour
Not offered $59 $49
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
Lunch Dinner
Food Tour
2:30pm-4:30pm 4:30pm-6:30pm
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