Classic Chinese Tea Desserts Class - Gluten Free

Learn to make authentic classic tea desserts in London!



2 hours Class size 1 to 8 (public classes), 2 to 12

£80 - £90 (£80 for Public, £90 for Select-Time or Weekends)
If you love a good cuppa and need relaxing things to do in London, why not learn all about classic Chinese tea desserts at this fun class in Tufnell Park?
Drinking tea has been a tradition in China for thousands of years, with different desserts accompanying this delicious drink across history. From mooncake and mochi to wagashi and dim sum, these snacks can be made in countless varieties, using many different flavours and tastes!
In this class, you'll embark on a guided journey of the popular tea desserts of 10th-century China and learn to make one type of authentic tea snacks yourself.
Friendly chefs Hanna and Simon will provide step-by-step guidance and answer any questions you may have as you learn to make flavourful Chinese dessert recipes to pair with tea in a spacious kitchen with air conditioner.
At the end of this dessert making class in London, you'll have a selection of beautiful, authentic tea snacks to enjoy or give as handmade gifts to your family and friends!
In this class, you will:
  • Learn to prepare the pastry.
  • Learn to prepare the filling.
  • Learn to wrap, shape and craft.
  • Explore classic tea history.
  • Learn to pair tea with snacks.
  • Make the snacks by hand.
  • Enjoy your snacks with tea.
Allergy and diet requirements:
This is suitable for Gluten-free, Dairy-free and Vegan diet.
Add-on Classes:
  • All Add-ons are in the same class. It is to save your time and make the class more fun. Please allow extra time, 30 minutes to 1 hour. You can always contact us before booking to find out more details.
  • Crystal Tea Snack. The pastry will become transparent. Contains Gluten.
  • Classic Chinese Green Mochi. Use natural herbal to give special colour and flavour.
  • Pineapple Cookie. It is the one require baking in oven. Popular in Taiwan area. Contains Gluten.
Please note:
  • The estimated class duration time is only a reference based on 12 persons in the class. It covers the entire experience, from the minute you arriving until you eating all the food. Don't worry if you need more time. And be proud if you take less time.
  • Your teacher can travel to host this class at a venue of your choice or client site. Please enquire about this when booking.
  • This class does not suitable for pregnant women and young children as the workload and the length of class.
  • Please do not bring your own drinks or food to the class.
Refund and Reschedule
  • There is no refund if you cannot attend the session.
  • Please book the dates you definitely can attend to help other customers' bookings. We worked extremely hard and never cancelled or rescheduled a single class in last 10 years due to our reasons. We would ask our customers to help us to keep it that way.
  • Our preparation starts from the minute receiving your booking. Reschedule is also wasting valuable booking slots as other customers cannot booked into your seats.
  • That's the reason reschedule will be charged a minimum £50 fee. And must be informed and paid no later than 1 week in advance. It is not enough to cover the rent. It is for you to reconsidering the reschedule.
  • The best way you can help the micro business is that, If you cannot attend booked classes, please give it to your friends and family. They will thank you for that as our classes are excellent. They will return the favour to you. It is win-win-win for all.
  • The last to mention, laterness. Please arrive earlier to allow the class starts on time. It is to respect other customers who booked the same class. Later than 15 minutes to agreed time will see booking cancelled with no refund or reschedule.
Thank you very much for reading and understanding.
Add-ons available for this class
  • Have one cup of Bubble Cocktail (Alcohol) (£10)
  • Add Special Herbs Green Mochi Class (£30)
  • Crystal Tea Snack (£30)
  • Pineapple Cookie (£80)
  • Private Class (£10)
You can add these when you book (optional).
 
Knowledge required
  • Beginner-friendly.
  • A person under 18 cannot attend the class alone. 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 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.
What to bring
Containers if you want to take your desserts home.
 
Suitable for

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

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

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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Your teacher
Simon and Hanna's Foodie Kitchen
Simon and Hanna's Foodie Kitchen

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We are a wife-and-husband team running a small shop called Oriental Food in North London.
We started offer cooking classes to commercial clients since 2008. Then it is soon became very popular in general public as well.
Currently we have more than 50+ different in-person cooking classes, and tasting sessions, and 20+ pre-recorded video class, focus on authentic and traditional Chinese, Japanese and Korean food.
Thanks to ClassBento hosting a website for us. You can easily browsing through all classes at one place, orientalfood.classbento.co.uk
Come along and let us share with you our authentic cooking techniques as well as modern culinary trends. That's right, you can make the perfect Chinese, Japanese and Korean food too!

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