Celebrate the world’s tea cultures
Guided tastings and stories that honour tea’s rituals and bring people together
Tasting Sessions
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Intro to Tea
A friendly introduction to tea covering the origin of tea, brewing basics and a 5-tea tasting flight.
60 minutes | £20 per person
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All About Green Tea
Explore various types of green tea, origins, flavour profiles, with a comparative tasting
60 minutes | £20 per person
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Private Group
From celebrations to team outings - tell us your preferences, we’ll tailor the experience.
Custom duration | Contact for Pricing
FAQs
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Each session includes an orientation to the teas we’re tasting, along with a guided tasting flight, palate training, brewing fundamentals, suggestions for selected food pairings and take‑home tasting notes. You’ll also get a sample of the teas to take with you!
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Yes! Tell us about your diet restrictions and allergies at your booking. We’ll keep the snacks simple and labelled.
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We provide a full refund up to 72 hours before. Within 72 hours, your ticket can be transferred to another date. Private bookings require a 7-day advance notice.
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We provide exceptional teas from around the world by connecting with local distributors and sellers. Our goal is to celebrate tea culture and share those celebrations with you.
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Not yet! Each tea shared in our tasting sessions serves as the inspiration for Areiya’s teas, which will launch soon! Be sure to sign up to our mailing list to be notified of our launch!
About Areiya
Areiya [ah-RAY-yah] is born from my lifelong relationship with tea — from being raised on its comfort to discovering its rituals while traveling the world.
My grandparents, who immigrated from the Caribbean to the UK during the Windrush Era, carried with them a tapestry of tea traditions — from hibiscus, cocoa, and mint infusions to British English Breakfast. These traditions, shaped by African, Indian, Chinese, and Indigenous influences, created a rich melting pot of cultures and flavors that I was raised within.
The name Areiya is inspired by the Taíno word areito — a sacred ceremony of dance, song, and storytelling — and reflects the layered heritage of the Caribbean and the global spirit of tea. With a passion for celebrating tea cultures worldwide, I created Areiya Tasting Sessions to share teas, stories, and ceremonies that honour this ritual. Each session is an invitation to pause, sip, and connect across cultures. I’m excited to share my passion for tea with you.
