Mindful Tea Ceremony Experience

In ceremony, tea becomes a wise and gentle guide leading us to our highest selves and deepest peace.



75 mins

Experience size 1 to 6 (public dates), 4 to 30
  $65 (Afterpay available)

Shake up your usual weekly routine and join Altitude Tea's relaxing tea ceremony experience and spend a calming afternoon reconnecting to your inner self.
A tea ceremony is a slow journey filled with tranquility and discovery. Here is where you can let go of your mind and open up your heart to find peace, clarity and connection with those around you.
Learn about the ancient wisdom and philosophy behind each purposeful and measured movement and how it can help you live a calmer lifestyle, to achieve goals with less stress along the way.
In this 60 minutes experience, you will embark on a serene journey where you will get the chance to drink a variety of exotic Altitude Teas. You will learn about the intricacies of different types of tea and how it can help your mind, body and soul.
Included in this experience:
  • A traditional 21 step tea ceremony using Gongfu set
  • Learn about the wisdom and philosophy behind each purposeful and measured movement
  • Sampling of rare and exotic teas
  • Tips on how to drink tea mindfully
  • Learn how to appreciate taste and aroma through tea cupping
  • Learn about the origins of each tea
  • Learn about cold brew
  • A sound bath meditation using crystal singing bowl
Discover the importance of mindfulness and how to be present in the moment through partaking in a tea ceremony guided by a tea expert. In ceremony, tea becomes a wise and gentle guide, leading us to our highest selves and deepest peace.
You will leave this experience feeling refreshed and rejuvenated from deep within. If you're looking for things to do in Sydney that will help you unwind, this tea ceremony experience would be a great pick for you!
People who have attended tea ceremonies say it’s like an active meditation that leaves them calmer, more focused, and more able to face the challenges of everyday life.
This tea ceremony will be taken place at the Altitude Tea room in Waterloo. We can also bring this tea ceremony to you or your company venue.

Please note: Public dates for this experience require at least 2 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we may cancel the session; if that happens, we'll inform you and let you choose between a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the experience.

Upcoming dates for Mindful Tea Ceremony Experience

Times are Sydney time. Dates and prices as of 14 Oct 2026, 8:04am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

8 upcoming dates between 18 Oct 2026 and 24 Jan 2027.

  • Sun 18 Oct 2026, 11am-12:15pm
  • Sun 1 Nov 2026, 11am-12:15pm
  • Sun 15 Nov 2026, 11am-12:15pm
  • Sun 29 Nov 2026, 11am-12:15pm
  • Sun 13 Dec 2026, 11am-12:15pm
  • Sun 27 Dec 2026, 11am-12:15pm
  • Sun 10 Jan 2027, 11am-12:15pm
  • Sun 24 Jan 2027, 11am-12:15pm
What you'll get
  • Partake in a tea ceremony
  • Guidance from a tea expert
  • Sampling of exotic high altitude grown teas
  • Sound bath experience
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Knowledge required
This is a beginner-friendly experience.
Location

24 Bourke Road, Alexandria NSW

This venue is within walking distance from Redfern station (800m).

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Recent reviews of Mindful Tea Ceremony Experience

  • 5/5 from Kirsty, attended Aug 2025: had such a wonderful experience at the Mindful Tea Ceremony with Altitude Teas. Cara was knowledgeable, accommodating, and made the session both calming and fun. Sharing the ceremony with friends was such a special way to slow down and be present — I left feeling completely zen! Highly recommend.
  • 5/5 from Gemma Thwaites, attended Aug 2025: Our teacher Cara was lovely, very welcoming and calming:). Loved the mindfulness of the ceremony, totally relaxed us all. And very interesting learning about tea ceremonies, Cara was very knowledgeable and happy to answer all of our questions. Have already recommended to friends.
  • 5/5 from John Broughton, attended Jan 2025: Cara was amazing! I learnt a lot and she took a lot of care to accomodate guests and explain the movements and symbolism.
  • 5/5 from Patrick Macri, attended May 2024: It was an excellent experience, Cara was awesome and the tea's were delicious, highly recommend
  • 5/5 from Mary Suklan, attended May 2024: Beautiful relaxing ceremony with host Cara. So much knowledge was shared about teas. Lovely way to start the day. It was just what I needed after a few emotional months. My cousin also thoroughly enjoyed the ceremony.
  • 5/5 from Fran, attended Mar 2024: This is my 2nd time participating in Cara's class and enjoyed it as much as the first time. We were welcomed into her cosy tea studio and we instantly felt relaxed.The session starts off with a sound bath and then proceeded through to the ceremony and we learnt about the philosophies behind each step. You can't help but feel present, the weight of the world lifted as Cara guides you through the life of the tea leaves as it unfurls, the glugging sound the tea cups make, the aromas and taste of wonderful quality tea. Thank you for the wonderful session for my partner and I Cara, it was just what we needed to start our big weekend!
  • 5/5 from Anna McLennan, attended Mar 2024: Amazing experience, very peaceful. We got to try teas and be a part of the creation process in a completely different way than you normally are when making tea at home.
  • 5/5 from Apeksha Chadaga, attended Feb 2024: Cara is extremely knowledgeable about tea ceremonies and provided us with a wonderful experience. Highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Stacey Wright, attended Feb 2024: Great experience, very interesting. Great tasting tea! And a nice introduction to the mindful practice of sharing tea ️
  • 5/5 from Rachel Anderson, attended Jan 2024: Cara was an absolute delight! She has so much knowledge and passion for mindfulness and Tea. It is a great combination and lovely way to spend a couple of hours with loved ones. Wasn't sure what to expect but great group of people, great conversation and left feeling rejuvenated. Great idea for a gift and for yourself.
  • 5/5 from Hoy Bui, attended Jan 2024: Amazing, loved every bit of it. Thank you soo much, highly reccomended. Definately worth it
  • 5/5 from Norma Clifford, attended Nov 2023: Had a wonderful tea ceremony yesterday with Cara! It was peaceful and relaxing, starting with some sound bowl and chime meditation to get us ready. The tea ceremony itself was also a gentle and mindful experience. We experienced 3 new teas prepared in 2 different ways, Cara teaching us about the individual teas and explaining the significance of each step as she went. Would highly recommend to anyone who is interested in tea, wants to learn about tea or is looking for a peaceful practice they can implement into their lives. Thanks Cara!
  • 5/5 from Jo Bowles, attended Nov 2023: An incredible experience; a gift to be truly present. Cara shares her extensive knowledge of tea with her acquired wisdom from life. I so enjoyed our afternoon tea and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for some calm in their lives.
  • 5/5 from Margaret Dewar, attended Sep 2023: Super relaxing and informative at the same time. Cara was very nice and welcoming. We'll be back and tell our friends too. :)
  • 5/5 from Fran Nguyen, attended Aug 2023: I highly recommend Cara's Tea ceremony experience. As a lover of tea, I learnt so much and came appreciate tea even more. Get ready to have all 5 senses heightened and leave feeling relaxed. I look forward to coming back!
  • 5/5 from Connie Zhang, attended Jul 2023: Amazing class with a lovely teacher. The space was cozy and welcoming. We learnt about and tried different types of tea, enjoyed a sound bath and really just took the time to slow down and be mindful and intentional. Highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Tomm Hikin, attended Jul 2023: Wasnt sure how it would go but it was so relaxing. Loved hearing the origins of all the techniques used to make the tea.
  • 5/5 from Hannah Vogel, attended Jul 2023: The host was lovely and I really enjoyed the experience. I would recommend it. Keep in mind it's a small space.
  • 5/5 from Bonnie Ko, attended May 2023: Cara was incredible, we had the best time learning about Chinese tea ceremony rituals. Cara also created a very comfortable and peaceful environment for a great active meditation session. Highly recommend it!
  • 5/5 from Neha Chandra, attended May 2023: Cara was an exceptional facilitator of a beautiful tea ceremony. I came with my mum on Mother’s Day and we felt her warm welcoming presence from the moment we entered. She cultivated such a great experience from explaining the origin, demonstrations and making mindfullness feel practical in our lives today. I enjoyed the company of the others in the session and we all felt very connected and warmed from the inside and out! Thanks cara for this unforgettable experience - mum and I loved it!
  • 5/5 from Kyla Kohler, attended May 2023: This is such a soulful peaceful place to arrive at and experience. The selection of teas and knowledge is incredible and Cara is such a gentle human. A good was to decompress and centre away from the world
  • 4/5 from Kathleen Cunningham, attended May 2023: I was fortunate to have a one on one experience as it was mid week. Cara's small tea room was welcoming and calming. The presentation was simple but elegant. Her knowledge and explanations were both informative and interesting.
  • 5/5 from Muavviz Erdil, attended Apr 2023: A very calming experience. It's a good activity to attend with your loved ones
  • 5/5 from Teresa Griffith, attended Apr 2023: We had an amazing tea time with Cara. Thank you for sharing your knowledge about those beautiful teas and tea making. It was an experience we are very grateful for and will now enjoy tea in a different way. With love, friendship and mindfulness. Thank you to beautiful Cara.
  • 5/5 from Kavita Lachmaiya, attended Mar 2023: I recommend this experience if you're looking for something different, interesting and relaxing. Cara was knowledgeable, genuine and was a really thoughtful guide through yhe experience.
  • 5/5 from Frances Johnson, attended Mar 2023: Went in super stressed from the week before and came out feeling fresh and calm. Also the teas tasted amazing!
  • 5/5 from Genevieve Moir, attended Feb 2023: It was so good! The most relaxing, beautiful experience… so so lovely. I learnt a lot too! Was really interesting and was transported to another dimension of bliss! Our teacher was to die for gorgeous in every way! Stunning inside and out. If I could go every day, I would!
  • 5/5 from Arushi Bansal, attended Jan 2023: I didn’t know what to expect and was pleasantly surprised by the wholesome experience this ceremony has to offer. It felt like 1.5 hours of meditation. I highly recommend it!
  • 5/5 from Sally Otton, attended Jan 2023: A wonderful afternoon of tea tasting and learning the art of the tea ceremony along with some mindfulness too!
  • 5/5 from Antonella Albini, attended Jan 2023: Fantastic experience. Interactive yet peaceful and calm, informative without disrupting the tranquil ambience. We left feeling great all over, body and mind. A lot of wisdom and connections made between the ‘ritual’ and philosophy of life.
  • 5/5 from Maria Vu, attended Jan 2023: Spent the morning at the tea ceremony and the experience was simply relaxing. It was a great way to unwind and learn about how tea and mindfulness are connected. Cara is friendly and very knowledgeable about the many different kinds of tea, their origin and brewing techniques. A very unique and enjoyable experience and highly recommended for all tea lovers!
  • 5/5 from Ling Lee, attended Dec 2022: Cara was incredibly lovely and knowledgable, the tea ceremony session was calming and very relaxing.
  • 5/5 from Jarrett Smith, attended Dec 2022: Awesome experience, very relaxing, tea was fantastic and the teacher was very kind and knowledgeable.
  • 5/5 from Helen Cokro, attended Dec 2022: Cara was super insightful and it was such an enjoyable and calming experience. Would definitely recommend it to friends!
  • 5/5 from Zoe Hicks, attended Dec 2022: We had an amazing afternoon with Cara where our tea ceremony experience turned into an interactive Daoism workshop with tea sampling. Our topics were wide ranging from life challenges, to relationships and wellbeingthe ancient saying that you can see the world from a flower is the best to describe the experience with Cara's class-you can see the world through a tea leaf! Cara is very insightful, calm and highly experienced tea sommelier. Everyone takes her class will benefit from her positive energy.
  • 5/5 from Xian Lee, attended Nov 2022: Such an amazing experience. Very relaxing and peaceful event, learnt a lot about tea ceremony underlying philosophy!
  • 5/5 from Leon Ouretski, attended Nov 2022: Fantastic class! Fantastic teacher! Being a non tea drinker, I have gained a new appreciation for teas. Well done and we will definitely be back.
  • 5/5 from Michael Wong, attended Oct 2022: I booked the Mindful Tea Ceremony experience for my partner's birthday. We walked in not knowing what to expect, but the entire experience exceeded everything. Cara was very attentive and knowledgable in her craft. The tea quality was A grade and the mindfulness activity was enlightening. My partner and I are looking forward to booking another session!
  • 5/5 from Sophie Evans, attended Oct 2022: What an amazing experience. I bought this experience for my friend's birthday because she loves tea, but I didn't expect to enjoy it so much myself! We will definitely be back. Thanks so much to Cara for being an amazing host.
  • 5/5 from Trinh Bui, attended Oct 2022: We had a great session and learnt so much about the tea ceremony process. Cara was very passionate and authentic which made our experience enjoyable. Highly recommended.
  • 5/5 from Anorah John, attended Oct 2022: This experience felt like a 2hour meditation session! It was such a mindful experience, with sprinkles of philosophies that the tea ceremony aspects act as metaphors for. I really appreciated the session, and would highly recommend it!
  • 5/5 from Susannah Brown, attended Oct 2022: My sister and I had a relaxing, inspiring, and rejuvenating morning with Cara experiencing a traditional tea ceremony. Cara was warm, knowledgeable and wise. We learnt lots and felt much lighter afterwards!
  • 5/5 from Farah Chaar, attended Oct 2022: Had a lovely afternoon learning about the art and philosophy of a traditional tea ceremony. Our teacher was so warm, welcoming, knowledgeable and passionate about tea and traditional practice/mindfulness. Would recommend for anyone interested in being transported to a calm yet stimulating place for the senses. Would do this again!
  • 5/5 from Richard Cheng, attended Oct 2022: Cara was very welcoming and friendly sharing her wisdom and expertise with us. The class was very enjoyable and mindful with great appreciation for tea culture.
  • 5/5 from Kortney Thoma, attended Oct 2022: Enjoyed a wonderful morning learning all about the ritual of the tea ceremony. It was a great way to unwind and pick up some very useful tips to relieve the stresses of life. The teacher was very knowledgeable about tea and meditation. I would recommend this to anyone either by yourself in a group of others or with friends since I have purchased a tea pot and have been enjoying each day️
  • 5/5 from Vince Mu, attended Oct 2022: She was great, really opened our minds to the subtleties of tea brewing and drinking. Would heartily reccomend to couples and small groups of friends.
  • 5/5 from Jean Eames, attended Sep 2022: The tea ceremony was a perfect outing for our group of friends. Cara led us through the stages of the ceremony in a relaxed environment. We had the opportunity to ask questions and discuss our interpretation of the process. We all agreed it was a truly enjoyable and entertaining morning which we will recommend to others. Thank you Cara
  • 5/5 from Vanshika Gupta, attended Sep 2022: My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon with Cara. Her tea room is very tranquil and beautiful, and she is very knowledgeable about tea, tea ceremonies and the practice of mindfulness. She helped us delve deeper and connect with ourselves during the ceremony, and I will remember some of the things we talked about for a long time to come. My friend and I will definitely be returning to do this experience again. Thank you Cara!
  • 5/5 from Maria Condon, attended Sep 2022: Cara is lovely and we learnt so much. Highly recommend especially on a travel day if you’re not from Sydney we felt so relaxed afterwards.
  • 5/5 from Tony Tan, attended Aug 2022: fantastic experience - would definitely recommend as a relaxing activity to do with friends, particularly if you are interested or enjoy drinking tea.
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Altitude Tea
Altitude Tea

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Hi there I'm Cara, the founder of Altitude Tea. I've been a life long tea drinker obsessed about tea quality, taste and getting the tea ceremony part down to a fine art. I have sampled over 1, 000 varieties of tea during my life time from all corners of the world and I would like to share with with you the best of the best. Real quality rare and exotic teas grown on a high altitude and how you reach a peaceful state of mind through a tea ceremony experience.

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