Cultural & Food Tours with Round Table Tours in Montreal
Difficulty
easy
Duration
5 hours
Fitness Level
No special fitness required, just a curiosity for learning.
Overview
Discover the intricate world of tea in Montreal with a 5-hour immersive experience. Learn from experts, savor food pairings, and unlock the history behind this centuries-old tradition.
Afternoon Tea: Le Total
Ages 14+ • 5 Hours • Up to 8 Spots!
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About This Adventure
Embark on a captivating 5-hour journey through the world of tea in Montreal! Discover the intricacies of Chinese and Japanese teas, learn from experts, and savor exquisite food pairings. This immersive experience combines history, tasting, and hands-on tea-making, leaving you with a newfound appreciation for the art of tea.
Chinese Tea, Japanese Tea, Tea sommellerie and High Tea are what we will explore and how these manifest very uniquely in Montreal.
Duration
5 Hours
About
Tea lovers and the tea curious will rejoice in this tour all about tea! Do you know what the tea families are? What makes a tea a black tea? Be ready to be immersed in this cozy and refined tour. You will smell, taste, learn and try your hand at making the perfect cup of tea. We start in a Chinese pharmacy, move on to a tea sommelier school for a short course and then taste elegant English sandwiches and pastries as well as Japanese delights along with tea in the second half of the tour. The tour starts with a lot of history, tea learning and tea-making technique but gets more and more euphoric and loungey as you become what we call “tea drunk.”
Tea will never be the same once you fall down this rabbit hole and realize that you have discovered a new world of tea! Meet some of the magical people that travel the world picking out the best teas just for you.
You will return home with a new appreciation and understanding of the diverse world of tea and how outstanding the tea available in Montreal is!
This is a guided exploration in all things tea.
What to Expect
"• Enter the universe of tea! From its history to its current reality, we will experience it from all angles, tasting as we go. • Visits to two retailers, a top tea importer, a tea school, and two tea rooms. • You will be served a substantial amount of food in the second half of the tour and we can accommodate all food restrictions. • As tea is an appetite stimulant it is recommended you do not start on an empty stomach, but you will likely finish the tour full!
More Info
We will be walking 3.3 km (2 miles). For private groups, we can arrange transportation.
This tour is not recommended for children under 12 yrs or pregnant women.
We recommend taxis or public transportation to and from the tour.
We will email you all the details once you have booked the tour.
Adventure Tips
Arrive Early
Arriving 15 minutes early ensures a relaxed start and full engagement with the session.
Bring Notepad
A notebook helps take notes on different teas and flavor profiles for future reference.
Stay Hydrated
Drink plenty of water before the session to enhance tasting sensitivity.
Ask Questions
Use the interactive opportunities to learn more about tea varieties and brewing techniques.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Birds such as sparrows and pigeons
History
The tradition of afternoon tea became popular in Montreal during the early 20th century, blending local and international influences.
Conservation
Round Table Tours emphasizes sustainable practices by sourcing teas ethically and minimizing waste.
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Recommended Gear
Notebook and Pen
Useful for jotting down tasting notes and key facts during the tour.
Comfortable Clothing
Comfortable attire suitable for indoor settings and duration.
Reusable Water Bottle
Stay hydrated and reduce waste while participating.
Mask and Hand Sanitizer
Health safety items, recommended in the current health climate.