Immerse yourself in the art of tea tasting in the breathtaking setting of the Painted Hall. Led by 2 tea practitioners, Haolin and Howard, this after-hours experience offers a sensory journey through the traditions, flavours and heritage of tea.

In collaboration with The London House of Wellbeing, this experience will explore six premium teas, each representing one of the major tea categories, while gaining insight into their history, production and cultural significance.

What’s included:

• Tasting of six premium Chinese teas from across the major tea categories: Green, White, Yellow, Oolong, Black and Dark (fermented)
• Cultural context and history behind each tea
• An interactive tea quiz
• Visual presentation

Duration: 90 minutes

Please note: Essential oils and fragrances will be used as part of the sensory experience. If you have any allergies or health conditions, please let us know in advance.

About Haolin

Haolin’s interest in tea developed through early exposure to Chinese tea culture and deepened through hands-on learning. Haolin has visited Enshi tea mountains to study tea cultivation and production, gaining a practical understanding of how craftsmanship, environment, and time shape tea.

Haolin has led numerous tea tastings, including a highly regarded session for Bank J. Safra Sarasin, where he introduced guests to Pu’er and white tea from both cultural and investment perspectives. Through tea tasting, Haolin hopes participants experience focus, calm, and a deeper appreciation of Chinese tea as a living culture.

About Howard

Howard has run regular tea tastings, sharing both traditional knowledge and contemporary perspectives on Chinese tea.

His appreciation for tea comes from its discipline, structure, and quiet depth — where process, precision, and time shape both flavour and experience. With a background in science and engineering, Howard brings a strong focus on detail, flow, and consistency into tea-house management.

He believes a tea house offers more than tea; it offers a state of being. Through tea tasting, Howard hopes participants experience clarity, presence, and the subtle depth of Chinese tea culture.