RIBA at 66 Portland Place is partnering with London Tea Exchange to launch an exclusive Tea Masterclass on 21st November 2023, 4-6pm, hosted at the bastion of world architecture.
Offering one of the widest selections of rare, single estate and premium tea’s from 43 countries across the globe, London Tea Exchange will bring a mix of luxury, exclusive, historical and unique premium tea from its extensive collection of over 900 teas for the afternoon event. The two-hour experience will feature 10 premium teas, infusions and blended teas, including Shangri La (White tea), Emperor’s Palace Tea (Green tea), Pistachio Truffle (Black tea blend) and Sea of Blossom (100 flower buds from 22 different countries, floral/ infusion tea).
Priced at £50 per person, the educational experience has been designed as a journey through the history of tea and its traditions led by Sheikh Aliur Rahman OBE, Group Chairman of London Tea Exchange, global ambassador for tea and advocate for sustainability in the industry.
The special Tea Masterclass is an educational experience for both budding tea connoisseurs and avid tea drinkers who want to learn more about the history of tea, the nuance of flavours and how history has impacted the fusion becoming the most consumed drink in the world, second only to water.
Guests will enjoy the guided masterclass in the RIBA Gallery, a chic Art Deco setting bathed in natural light from its floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the tree-lined Portland Place.
Thomas Morgan, Head of Venues and Event Delivery at 66 Portland Place, comments: “We’re really excited to be launching this exclusive Tea Masterclass at 66 Portland Place in partnership with London Tea Exchange. The venue has a special heritage and significance as a London landmark which ties in well with the history and traditions around the premium teas that Aliur will be guiding guests through. We’re excited to be opening the venue up for this experience and hope it will be the first of many masterclasses to come.”
Sheikh Aliur Rahman at London Tea Exchange, adds: “London Tea Exchange has one of the world’s largest collections of rare and fine teas. Having been established as a business by King Charles II in 1679, London Tea Exchange ran the tea auction house in London for over 300 years and has a rich history in and understanding of tea. We are delighted to be partnering with 66 Portland Place for this very special experience, to shed some light on some of the mysteries of tea and to share some very special teas, many of which have only ever previously been enjoyed in Royal households.”
To find out more about the Tea Masterclass at 66 Portland Place and to book, please click here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/taking-tea-with-the-london-tea-exchange-tickets-745046272457?aff=oddtdtcreator
