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All the Tea in China: Tea and Food in Chinatown

Savor an afternoon drinking tea and eating out in New York’s famed Chinatown. Start by learning about Chinatown’s rich and colorful history over a fresh and delicious Chinese meal. You can choose from three of the neighborhood’s best restaurants specializing in spicy Szechwan fare, fresh-from-the-tank seafood, and vegetarian dim sum. Next, learn about the history of bubble tea and sample it from two different "boba" cafes. Then, shop to your heart’s content at the highly reputable Ten Ren tea shop. As a grand finale, see a gong fu (Chinese "high skill") ceremony performed just for you and your group, and, if we have time, cool off with green tea ice cream from one of the best-known ice cream stores in NYC!

Group Size: 5-10 People

Length: 3 Hours

Details: Meet in Chinatown in the early afternoon. The tea tastings, gong fu ceremony, and ice cream are included, as is a 10% discount on tea purchases at Ten Ren. For the sake of freedom of choice in ordering, lunch is not included, but it’s quite inexpensive. Carry cash for your lunch, as most Chinatown restaurants do not accept credit cards.

$ 80 per person