Tea at Hampstead Heath

You will receive an email the day before with the exact meeting location, and it will be posted on our instagram; please use an email at check-out that you have access to. If you are lost or have any questions, do not hesitate to send a direct message to our Instagram @thoughtfulteagarden.

Gongfu tea is a refined way of preparing true tea—made from the Camellia sinensis plant—using small vessels, precise timing, and multiple infusions to bring out its full character. Unlike tisanes, which are herbal brews without caffeine or oxidation, true tea carries layered notes shaped by terroir, processing, and time. Gongfu style doesn’t rush; it invites you to taste slowly, letting each steep speak for itself. It’s a quiet, elegant practice—less about ritual, more about presence.