The Art of Black Tea Tasting Experience

Discover the world of black tea through a guided tasting experience!



45 mins Experience size 8 to 50 guests       $70 (PayPal Pay in 4 available)

In this guided tasting experience, you will explore the remarkable diversity of black tea through a curated selection of teas from around the world. Whether you already enjoy tea or are simply curious, this short class will help you discover how origin, environment and processing shape flavour in the cup.
You will begin with a brief introduction to tea terroir, learning how altitude, soil, climate, and processing influence the character of a tea. This will give you a simple framework to taste more thoughtfully and understand why teas from different regions can be so distinct.
During the tasting, you will explore a range of high-quality black teas sourced from different parts of the world. Each tea has been chosen to showcase a different growing region or production style. Along the way, you may also encounter a few rare or unexpected selections, making each session a little different and full of surprises.
As you taste, you will learn how to identify aromas, structure, and flavour using a professional tasting approach. You will also be introduced to a tea flavour wheel, a simple tool that helps you describe what you experience in the cup and expand your flavour vocabulary.
This is an accessible, hands-on tasting designed to give you practical skills you can use long after the class. You do not need to be a tea expert—the goal is simply to taste, explore and see tea in a new light.
What you'll get
  • A guided tasting of premium black teas from around the world
  • A short introduction to tea terroir and how altitude, climate, and processing influence flavour
  • Practical tasting techniques to help you identify aroma, structure, and flavour in tea
  • A tea flavour wheel to help you describe and explore what you taste
  • A curated take-home tea pack valued at over $50 so you can share the teas with friends or continue practising your tasting skills at home
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Nothing! We will supply everything you need.

FAQ

Is this class suitable for beginners?
Yes. This tasting is designed for both beginners and tea enthusiasts. You don’t need any prior knowledge of tea — the session is designed to introduce you to tea tasting in a simple, approachable way.
What will we be drinking?
You will taste a selection of high-quality black teas sourced from different regions around the world. Each tea highlights a different growing environment or processing style, and there may also be a few rare or unexpected selections.
What will I learn?
You will learn how factors such as altitude, climate, soil and processing influence tea flavour. You’ll also learn practical tasting techniques to help you identify aroma, structure and flavour in tea.
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Do I need to bring anything?
No, everything you need for the tasting will be provided.
Is this suitable as a gift?
Yes. This experience makes a great gift for anyone interested in tea, flavour, food culture or unique tasting experiences. But please make sure the time & date suit as the ticket is non-refundable or transferable due to limited seating.
Is there parking?
Parking is available nearby. The venue is located within the Queen Victoria Building (QVB) in Sydney’s CBD, which is surrounded by several parking stations including Wilson Parking at QVB, Hilton Sydney Parking, and Secure Parking on York Street. If you prefer public transport, Town Hall Station is directly next to the QVB and many bus routes stop within a short walking distance, making the venue very easy to access.
Does the tea contain caffeine?
Yes. All teas served in this tasting contain caffeine. The tasting is designed around a fixed selection of teas and we are unable to substitute or change the teas served during the session. If you are sensitive to caffeine or prefer to avoid it, this particular tasting may not be suitable.
Location

Queen Victoria Building - The Tea Collective, George Street, Sydney NSW

This venue is located right in the heart of Sydney CBD. Accessible by all modes of public transport.

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The Tea Collective
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The Tea Collective is a specialty tea company dedicated to elevating tea beyond the everyday. For over a decade, we have focused on sourcing and presenting exceptional teas that highlight origin, craftsmanship and flavour at the highest level.
Our collection is built on quality — working closely with producers and selecting teas that express the character of where they are grown, much like fine wine. This commitment has positioned The Tea Collective as a leader in the field, known for both our product and our approach to how tea is experienced.
Our flagship store in Sydney’s historic Queen Victoria Building reflects this philosophy. Designed as a space to slow down and explore, it offers a refined environment where tea can be discovered in a more considered and immersive way.
Everything we do is centred around showcasing the beauty and complexity of tea — inviting people to see it not just as a drink, but as a crafted product worth exploring.
Our tastings bring this to life — an opportunity to experience exceptional teas in a guided, sensory way, all set within the beauty of one of Sydney’s most remarkable heritage buildings.

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