Duration:
1h15m
Discover the importance of mindfulness and how to be present in the moment by learning to drink tea mindfully at a tea ceremony guided by a tea expert. In ceremony, tea becomes a wise and gentle guide, leading us to our deepest peace.
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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, connection and clarity.
Learn about the ancient wisdom and philosophy behind each purposeful and measured movement and how it can help you live a calmer lifestyle which allows you to achieve goals with less stress.
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.
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, connection and clarity.
Learn about the ancient wisdom and philosophy behind each purposeful and measured movement and how it can help you live a calmer lifestyle which allows you to achieve goals with less stress.
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 rare and exotic teas with over 30 varieties to choose from
- 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
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.
Maximum is up to 8 guests per session.
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Cara's tea ceremony was an unforgettable experience that engaged all five senses and left us feeling calm, relaxed, and inspired. We had an evening session with, zen setting, flickering candles and tranquil sounds of the waterfall and sound bath. The aromatic tea leaves and incense, the delicate flavors of the herbal teas, and the soothing sensation of the warm cup in our hands created a deeply relaxing sensory journey. Cara’s knowledge and passion shone through every moment, making the experience both enjoyable and memorable. We highly recommend her tea ceremony to anyone seeking peace and relaxation.
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Viktoria
30 Nov 2024
We booked a tea ceremony with Cara for a hens, and it was an incredible experience! She accommodated our group of 10 with ease and made the event both relaxing and fun. The way she prepared the tea was absolutely beautiful, and every cup was delicious. Cara’s knowledge and passion shone through as she guided us through the ceremony, making it informative yet enjoyable. It was a truly sensory experience, engaging hearing, sight, smell, touch and taste. The perfect balance of calm and celebration – we couldn’t have asked for a better way to spend the day! Highly recommend!
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Akina
05 Oct 2024
Altitude Tea is a wonderful experience. Cara is so knowledgeable about ritual of tea ceremony and the sound bath is so peaceful. The teas are delicious - even if you’re not a big tea drinker. And the tea pet is just delightful. A beautiful way to spend a Saturday afternoon ❤️ 🫖
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Kylie
01 Sep 2024
The tea ceremony with Cara was so calming and delightful. We learnt so much about brewing different teas and had a relaxing time. I highly recommend this experience for tea lovers!
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Joanna
13 May 2024
The Mindful Tea Ceremony was a lovely experience. Cara started the session with meditation using a crystal sound bowl, which was truly beautiful and relaxing, and then she shared her extensive knowledge of tea with us all, from its origin, to the traditional methods used in brewing tea. Myself, my husband and my son thought this was a really wonderful experience. I loved it. Thank you so much Cara!
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Michelle
08 Apr 2024
Cara's mindful tea ceremony was a serene experience that left me feeling incredibly calm and relaxed. Her knowledge and inspiration truly shone through, making every moment enjoyable and memorable. I highly recommend her for anyone seeking a peaceful and rejuvenating experience.
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Andrew
29 Mar 2024
What an amazing experience! My girlfriends and I came in and left feeling so nourished, relaxed and at ease. Cara is an amazing person and I love that she shared a little bit of her time, knowledge and love for tea and mindfulness with us.
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Lu
02 Mar 2024
Was gifted this experience and didn't know what to expect. First time doing a Chinese tea ceremony and LOVED IT. Cara is a great host, very knowledgeable and her passion shines through. Took my husband and we both loved the mindful aspect. We also bought the Bush tea (all tea's were delicious and available to buy) - Bonus!
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Rachel
17 Jan 2024
My partner and I signed up for Cara's tea ceremony excited to try new teas but we received so much more. It was such a peaceful and mindful experience; we left feeling rejuvenated and refreshed as well! Cara combines tea tasting with mindful exercises to create a truly meditative experience. It's a brilliant tea ceremony that I would recommend to anyone who wants a break/escape from the busy Sydney city life. The teas were a mixture of native and foreign flavours, which were a real treat.
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Allison
05 Dec 2023
Truly lovely experience by Cara. She was engaging, informative and made us feel so welcome and relaxed. The Tea was delicious and the tea ceremony wonderful to watch her perform and be part of. Thankyou.
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K
25 Nov 2023
Cara was an amazing host and she had a lot of wisdom to share. The grace and poise through which she served tea was truly an experience. She created an amazing atmosphere in which I was able to meditate and be present. I hope I have the opportunity to learn from her again!
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Jake
01 Jun 2023
This was a really tranquil experience. Cara is very knowledgeable about the history of tea and the Chinese tea ceremony. It was a lovely morning spent taking time out to be in the present. My favourite was Madame Chen white tea.
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Kathryn
14 May 2023
My husband and I had a lovely experience with Cara and tea ceremony. It was so nice to once again reconnect with drinking tea mindfully, taking time and enjoying a good conversation. I even took out my tea ceremony table that I got packed away for years now. Thank you so much for a lovely afternoon! And we love drinking the white tea we pitched from you!
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Nat
12 Apr 2023
Had a wonderful morning at Altitude Tea. The tea ceremony was so relaxing and peaceful, but at the same time very insightful and eye-opening. Highly recommended to anyone who would like to learn more about ancient tea culture and experience it.
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Olga
04 Mar 2023
Had a pleasant morning with Cara and it was worth it. Coming simply for a new experience of tea ceremony but brought home a lot of insightful lessons about tea and life. Cara was brilliant to present the art of enjoying tea with all senses. It was nice to have a deeper conversation with someone you’d never met before. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Sydney.
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Yen
05 Jan 2023
I decided to visit Altitude Tea for a mindful ceremony on a whim. Not expecting much, I was delighted to discover, upon entry, a gorgeously designed space with a warm, inviting energy - a testament to its creator, and the host of Altitude Tea, Cara. With years of experience in the fields of tea, mindfulness, and the philosophies of wise ancient masters, Cara is the perfect conduit for an enriching and serene experience grounded in tradition, sourcing the finest teas, and delivering, in her gentle, sweet demeanour, poignant and relevant pieces of universal wisdom in a way that only someone who embodies what she preaches is capable of doing. If you are interested in learning about the tradition of tea ceremonies, or carving out a slice of mindful time in the presence of an expert, or even in inviting practical guidance into your life, then know that Cara’s mindful tea ceremony will be perfect for you.
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Jack
22 Nov 2022
Cara hosted a wonderful experience that included a Chinese tea ceremony (brewed) including a mixture the history, philosophy and experience trying a number of her own sourced/blended high altitude teas. Cara engaged with each of us to discuss our impressions and reactions. My group of four and another couple gently introduced and got to know each other, sharing opinions, personal stories and laughter throughout the whole experience The mindfulness elements included the preparation, serving and drinking tea, taking time to focus on and appreciate each stage and element. Sitting cross-legged together on a platform in small studio provided a sense of a relaxed collaboration.
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Jennifer
05 Nov 2022
My partner and I had the most incredible time at Altitude Tea. Cara was so insightful on topics of tea and mindfulness practises. In the beginning of the session we were meditated and soothed with a crystal singing bowl which transitioned the beta waves in our brain to alpha waves, which helped us reach only the present state. I truely recommend this experience. Definitely very unique. Thankyou Cara
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Esra
30 Oct 2022
I Had the most beautiful experience with Cara. My first time experiencing a tea ceremony. The mindfulness and peace I felt was mind blowing.
I Loved learning about traditional tea ceremony and brewing. Cara has so much knowledge.
Such a beautiful kind soul! Highly reccomend you go and experience a tea ceremony.
I Loved learning about traditional tea ceremony and brewing. Cara has so much knowledge.
Such a beautiful kind soul! Highly reccomend you go and experience a tea ceremony.
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Nikki
17 Jul 2022
I had the most beautiful session with Cara as she explored and explained the steps of Chinese tea ceremony, the culture and traditions behind it and also the sheer importance of mindfulness. The most calming bubble in the midst of a city hub, it felt like we were tucked away in a different world for 90 minutes where introspection was encouraged and conversation was insightful and cleansing. Cara was just a delight to be around and I would love to come back one day. Thank you :)
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Sabiha
30 Jun 2022
I had such a pleasant time at Altitude tea with Cara this afternoon.
The taste of tea was very nice and good quality.
Cara definitely is passionate about tea and what she does.
She was very patient and humble to hear ideas for her tea.
I’ll order some tea from her website.
Thank you for the pleasant experience again, Cara.
The taste of tea was very nice and good quality.
Cara definitely is passionate about tea and what she does.
She was very patient and humble to hear ideas for her tea.
I’ll order some tea from her website.
Thank you for the pleasant experience again, Cara.
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Amelia
11 Dec 2021