Classic Chinese Tea Dessert Class - Mung Bean Cake

An elegant experience in traditional Chinese tea dessert and craftsmanship



2 hours Location Archway Class size 1 to 15 (public classes), 2 to 20   £78 - £88 (£78 for Public; £88 for Select-Time or Weekends)
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A Taste of History

A Taste of History

Step into our lovely, cool kitchen in Tufnell Park and be welcomed by the delightful aroma of tea. Your friendly hosts, Hanna and Simon, will introduce you to the fascinating history of Chinese tea desserts before you begin your own baking story.


Create Your Pastry

Create Your Pastry

Time to get hands-on! We’ll guide you step-by-step as you learn to make the delicate pastry for your mung bean cakes from scratch. You'll love the feeling of creating the perfect smooth, soft dough, ready for the next creative step.


Shape and Fill

Shape and Fill

This is where your treats truly come to life. Discover the gentle art of wrapping the sweet mung bean filling and pressing your cakes into beautiful, traditional moulds. Don't worry, we'll be right there to help you master the technique.


A Splash of Colour

A Splash of Colour

Unleash your inner artist as you learn to add decorative colours to your cakes, matching them to the intricate mould patterns. It’s a fun, mindful process that makes your finished desserts look as amazing as they taste.


Tea Time Success

Tea Time Success

Sit back and admire your beautiful handmade creations. You'll enjoy your delicious mung bean cakes paired perfectly with tea, and you’ll have plenty to take home and share with friends and family.


Add-on Recipe Collection Booklet

Add-on Recipe Collection Booklet

This is your journey of cooking adventure.
You can get beautifully designed and printed recipe from each class once you bought the booklet (Two colours to choose).
You also will get Polaroid-style photo sticker from your class, showing your highlight in the class you attended.
Your chef tutor also will give you a stamp. It is your certificate of success.


Step into a refined and tranquil world where tea and dessert come together in perfect harmony.
In this immersive London experience, you will explore the art of classic Chinese tea desserts, with a special focus on the delicate and beautifully crafted mung bean cake — a timeless treat designed to complement the subtle flavours of tea.
More than a cooking class, this is a cultural and sensory journey into the elegance, balance, and quiet beauty of traditional Chinese tea-time sweets.
A Classic Chinese Tea Dessert Experience
Rooted in centuries of tradition, Chinese tea desserts are thoughtfully created to pair with tea—light in taste, refined in texture, and elegant in presentation.
In this class, you will discover how the humble mung bean is transformed into a sophisticated dessert, widely enjoyed as part of traditional tea culture. These delicate pastries are not only visually beautiful, but also crafted to enhance the tea-drinking experience.
What You Will Learn
Guided by experienced chefs, you will be introduced to the essential techniques behind classic Chinese tea desserts in a calm and intimate setting.
You will:
  • Learn how to prepare smooth and delicate mung bean paste
  • Master shaping and moulding techniques for traditional tea cakes
  • Understand the role of tea desserts in Chinese culture
  • Create your own handcrafted mung bean cakes from scratch
  • Discover how these desserts are paired with tea for balance and flavour
The Experience
Designed as a relaxing experience, this class offers a focused environment for those who appreciate craftsmanship and culture.
  • Small group setting for a more personal experience
  • Relaxed, elegant atmosphere
  • Spacious, air-conditioned kitchen
  • Optional private weekday sessions available
This is a space to slow down, engage your senses, and enjoy the process of creating something both beautiful and meaningful.
Enjoy & Take Home
At the end of the class, you will:
  • Enjoy your freshly made mung bean cakes with traditional tea
  • Take home your handmade desserts
  • Leave with skills and knowledge to recreate these classic tea treats
Dietary Information
  • Naturally gluten-free
  • Vegan and dairy-free options available (please request at booking)
Enhance Your Experience
Optional add-ons are available to complement your experience:
  • Selection of premium teas
  • Bubble tea
  • Sake
  • Cocktails (with or without alcohol)
  • Apron with logo to wear at home cooking in the future
  • Recipe Collection Booklet to collect beautifully designed and printed recipes
Important Booking Information
  • Price is per person. Each attendee must hold a valid ticket.
  • This is an adult-only class (18+).
  • Outside food and drinks are not permitted.
  • Class duration is an estimate and may vary depending on group size.
No Refund Policy
All bookings are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, you are welcome to transfer your ticket to another adult (18+). Please notify us in advance with the new attendee’s name.
Rescheduling
If you need to reschedule your booking, a £50 fee per person applies. Reschedule requests must be made at least 7 days before your scheduled class date.
Arrival & Punctuality
Classes begin promptly. A 15-minute grace period is provided. If you arrive more than 15 minutes after the scheduled start time, we may not be able to admit you and your booking will be forfeited.
We appreciate your understanding, as our small-group classes require advance preparation and planning.
Health & Safety Policy
  • For the safety of all guests and in line with UK food hygiene guidance, anyone experiencing vomiting, diarrhoea, or similar symptoms must be symptom-free for at least 48 hours before attending the class
  • Guests may be asked to confirm this upon arrival
  • We reserve the right to refuse entry if this requirement is not met

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Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 22 Oct 2026, 11:40pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

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What you'll get
  • All the desserts you made to take home or eat in the class.
  • Plenty of knowledge and history behind Chinese tea culture.
  • Classic Chinese tea served in the class with the desserts.
  • Purchase limited ingredients.
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Knowledge required
  • Beginner-friendly.
  • A person under 18 cannot attend the class at all. We will ask for valid IDs if you look very young. Your class will be cancelled without a refund if you fail to provide proof. It is for your safety and required by the insurance policy. If we don't follow this, this class will not be allowed to continue. Thank you for your understanding.
What to bring
  • Containers if you want to take your desserts home. You can buy from us if you forgot yours.
  • Thermal bag will be useful in hot summer. You can buy from us too.
Add-ons available for this class
  • Private Class (£10)
  • Have one cup of Bubble Cocktail/ Mocktail (£10)
  • Recipe Collection Booklet (£15)
  • Apron (£15)
  • Add Colourful Rice Cake (£15)
  • Add Colourful Rice Balls (£35)
  • TangHuLu Mini Class (£35)
  • Add Matcha Making (£35)
  • Chinese Lucky Words Set (4pc) (£20)
  • Flower Pattern Set (4pc) (£20)
  • Top 10 Class Recipe Book (£50)
You can add these when you book (optional).
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hen do.

This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.


FAQ

Can you cater for dietary requirements?
Yes, we can cater for vegan, gluten free and dairy free. Let us know your requirements before or after booking. If you have a food allergy or need a strictly gluten-free meal for coeliac disease, please message us before booking.
Location

Oriental Food - 126 Junction Road, London, UK, N19 5LB

This venue is within walking distance of Tufnell Park and Archway tube stations. Street parking is limited and expensive.

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Recent reviews of Classic Chinese Tea Dessert Class - Mung Bean Cake

  • 5/5 from Johanna Kopra, attended Oct 2026: I did mungbean cakes — which not only taste well and are pretty in appearance. They are also healthy with high protein — a bonus, to be sure. Every class I have taken in Simon’s and Hanna’s pleasant teaching kitchen has been both stimulating and relaxing at the same time — a terrific combination, as it offers a respite from everyday stress and brings both pleasure in making delicious looking and delicious tasting food that I can make at home. And so much fun to make!
  • 5/5 from Stephen Teodore, attended Nov 2024: They are very friendly and informative & knows what they're doing-- The experience shows, as well as profesionalism. The place is very homey and their hospitality made the session feel like I was in home rather than a workshop place- very comfortable and not intimidating at all even if you're a beginner like me! Totally recommended and will come back for sure! 6 stars!
  • 4/5 from Susannah Koschier, attended Sep 2024: I thought it was an efficient set up and for anyone Gluten free, I highly recommend their Gluten free classes. Simon and Hanna were very encouraging and calm teachers. Such a treat for a Sunday morning!
  • 5/5 from Lorrain, attended Aug 2024: I happened to be the only one who booked the lesson the day and Simon and Hanna made me very comfortable throughout the whole lesson. They were very attentive and were fun to talk with! The lesson was nicely planned and the desserts turned out really good too. All the friends I shared it with liked it too!
  • 5/5 from Camille Hutt, attended May 2024: Hanna's class was very fun and I learned so much about Chinese baking practices and culture! Would highly recommend for everyone to take a class!
  • 5/5 from Krystle Cho, attended Jul 2023: We had a very nice time with Hanna and Simon. The desserts we learned are very special and unique. We never had them before. Therefore we don't have any idea what to do. Hanna is very patient to guide us step by step. We made a lot at the end and they are very delicious. Definitely will come back for other classes.
Your teacher

Simon and Hanna's Foodie Kitchen
Simon and Hanna's Foodie Kitchen

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At Hanna and Simon's Foodie Kitchen, we believe cooking is more than following recipes — it is a craft, a culture, and a shared experience.
Founded in London with a passion for precision and authenticity, we specialise in immersive Asian culinary workshops that combine traditional knowledge with hands-on learning.
From sushi masterclasses to Chinese tea ceremonies and artisan dessert experiences, every class is designed to give you more than just a finished dish. We teach you the “why” behind the technique — so you leave with confidence, not just instructions.
Precision.
Our sushi classes focus on technique, structure and presentation.
We guide you to create beautifully shaped rolls with professional standards — even as a beginner.
Culture.
Our tea and Matcha workshops explore centuries of history and philosophy, helping you understand the story behind what you taste.
Creativity.
Our dessert workshops celebrate colour, texture and joy — turning simple ingredients into stunning, handcrafted treats.
We keep our classes small to ensure personal guidance and a relaxed atmosphere. Whether you’re joining for a date night, birthday, team event or simply to learn something new, you’ll be welcomed into a calm and thoughtfully designed space.
Many of our weekday sessions feel almost like private classes — giving you time to ask questions and refine your skills.
Our Philosophy
Craft. Culture. Confidence.
We believe learning should feel rewarding, not rushed.
Beautiful, not complicated.
Professional, yet welcoming.
When you leave our studio, we want you to feel proud of what you’ve created — and confident enough to recreate it at home.
We look forward to welcoming you to Hanna and Simon's Foodie Kitchen.

Simon and Hanna's Foodie Kitchen is also a ClassBento award winner:
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