EXPERIENCE SINGAPORE THROUGH TEA
A sensory cultural journey - Explore local flavours, tea stories and crafting.
Learn to prepare three popular local beverages: Teh Tarik, Teh Limau, and Singapore Bubble Tea. Practise essential techniques such as pulling tea for texture, balancing tea with citrus flavours, and preparing milk tea with pearls. By the end of the session, learners will be able to confidently recreate these beverages while gaining insight into local drink culture.
Be exposed to the foundations of kopitiam tea, including traditional brewing methods and the reasons it differs in taste and preparation from Western-style tea. Learn about the common kopitiam orders such as teh, teh O, and teh C, highlighting how ingredients like condensed milk, evaporated milk, sugar, and water influence flavour, richness, and strength.
Develop an understanding of how Singapore’s multicultural roots influenced its everyday tea culture and local flavour profiles. Explores how these cultural interactions have shaped brewing methods, ingredient choices, and taste preferences found in kopitiams, and how tea serves as a shared social practice across communities in Singapore.
1.5 - 2 hrs
4-30 pax
$55/pax
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Discover the stories and flavours that have shaped Singapore's unique tea culture. Whether you're planning a corporate event, school programme or group activity, Teahee will create an engaging and memorable cultural journey for all!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the Experience Singapore Through Tea workshop?
A: Experience Singapore Through Tea is a hands-on Singapore cultural workshop that explores the nation's rich multicultural heritage through tea. Participants discover local tea traditions, learn the stories behind Singapore's iconic beverages, and recreate authentic drinks through an engaging, interactive experience.
Q2. What Singapore drinks will I learn to make?
A: During the workshop, you'll prepare three iconic local beverages: Teh Tarik, Teh Limau, and Singapore Bubble Tea. Along the way, you'll learn authentic preparation techniques, flavour balancing, and the cultural significance behind each drink.
Q3. What is Kopitiam tea?
A: Kopitiam tea refers to the traditional milk tea served in Singapore's local coffee shops. Unlike Western-style tea, it uses unique brewing methods and ingredients such as condensed milk and evaporated milk to create its distinctive rich flavour that generations of Singaporeans enjoy daily.
Q4. Will I learn common Kopitiam tea orders?
A: Yes. You'll learn popular local tea orders including Teh, Teh O, Teh C, and their variations, while understanding how different ingredients affect sweetness, richness, and flavour.
Q5. What will I learn about Singapore's tea culture?
A: Beyond making drinks, you'll discover how Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Western influences shaped Singapore's unique tea culture. The workshop explores the role of kopitiams, local beverage traditions, and tea as part of everyday Singaporean life.
Q6. Is this workshop suitable for tourists?
A: Absolutely. It's one of the most unique Singapore cultural experiences for visitors who want to explore local food culture beyond sightseeing. The workshop combines storytelling, tea tasting, and hands-on drink making, making it a memorable activity for travellers.
Q7. Can I recreate these drinks at home?
A: Yes. You'll learn practical brewing techniques, ingredient selection, and preparation methods that allow you to confidently recreate Teh Tarik, Teh Limau, and Singapore Bubble Tea after the workshop.
Q8. Why is tea such an important part of Singapore's culture?
A: Tea has long been part of Singapore's everyday lifestyle, bringing people together in kopitiams, hawker centres, and homes. Influenced by Singapore's multicultural heritage, local tea culture reflects the country's diverse communities, traditions, and love for shared food experiences.
Q9. Why is Teh Tarik considered one of Singapore's most iconic drinks?
A: Teh Tarik has become a symbol of Singapore's multicultural food culture and kopi tiam heritage. Its signature pulling technique creates a smooth, frothy texture while representing the everyday traditions that bring people together across different communities. During the workshop, participants learn both the technique and the cultural stories behind this beloved local beverage.