“There was a time when maps of the world were redrawn in the name of plants, when two empires, Britain and China, went to war over two flowers…” So begins our lesson from Shanghai and Beyond as we sample our way around Shanghai's most iconic tea market while hearing the fascinating story of how England changed the way the world drinks. The story is one of politics, science, and espionage! We'll retrace the path of botanist Robert Fortune as he dressed in disguise to unravel the secrets of the tea bush and its closely guarded production secrets. Taste the forerunners of English breakfast tea and compare the flavors with what’s trending on Chinese tea palates. We will also sample unique snacks.

DATE:

Thursday, November 14

TIME:

9:45am Registration, 10am to 12pm

VENUE:

TianShan Tea City

28 Yuping Rd. (S), near Zhongshan Rd. (W), main gate

(metro line 4 to West Yan’an Road station, exit 1)

玉屏南路28号，近 中山西路

COST:

RMB 250 (includes tea tasting and snacks)

Please complete the online registration by November 11. The event costs must be paid in cash only. SEA coordinator is Felice Kuta, mobile: 185-0171-8367

Cancellation Policy 

If you are unable to attend the event after receipt of confirmation, please notify us immediately by emailing events@seashanghai.org. If it's the day of the event, please ALSO notify the coordinator listed on the event by phone, text or WeChat.  

If you need to cancel after November 11, our SEA cancellation policy applies which states you might still have to pay for your registered event, depending on the vendor. SEA will notify you to either collect or let you pay it at your next registered event.