tiny teahouse

Sharing tea in the Oxford’s tiniest teahouse! With space for just two people - @tiny.teahouse in Oxford is the smallest tea house in the UK. It is the perfect tiny space for tea lovers to connect with tea and with friends. A maximum of two guests can share a private tea tasting, tea ceremony or tea meditation session - tailored to their taste in tea. @tiny.teahouse also offers tea workshops for groups and team activities in private homes, offices, corporate retreats and yoga studios - like this one! Thank you to @emmataylorfilms for creating this reel that gives a sneek peak inside the world of @tiny.teahouse . #teaceremony #teatasting #teameditation #teaworkshop #teambuilding #datenight #tealoversofinstagram #oxford

TEA Tasting - five teas that shaped the world - by @tiny.teahouse during KISSAKO show WED 20 MAY 5:30-6:30PM, still few tickets available. ⬇️ /store/p/five-teas-that-shaped-the-world-talk To celebrate the upcoming KISSAKO exhibition - at Gallery 1+5 in Oxford, tinyteahouse presents: “Five Teas That Shaped The World” Over five millennia, the humble tea leaf has done more than fill cups—it has toppled empires, sparked revolutions, and defined entire cultures. While tea’s history is vast, a select few teas have done more than others to shape the course of human history. Join us for a led tea tasting as we trace the impact of five legendary - and delicious - teas. Discover how Lapsang Souchong—born of a "happy accident"—became the world’s first black tea and the catalyst for global trade. Explore how Bohea from the Wuyi mountains led to British espionage and sparked revolution in America. And how the world’s most expensive tea - Pu-erh - was once traded for Tibetan horses that led the charge for Chinese military campaigns. This tea tasting offers a rare opportunity to taste these five teas as living histories, exploring the traditional craft, specialised teaware, and brewing methods that bring their stories to life.

back by popular demand! 🌿💚🍵 You guys just can’t get enough of the green stuff! Thanks to the success of our previous events so far this year, we’re delighted to say that James is back! @tiny.teahouse will be setting up in our Abingdon & Turl St Cafes this Spring, and putting on a show on all things Matcha! You’ll learn all about the provenance, production, and health benefits of Matcha, as well as how to prepare the perfect drinks at home, and what to look out for when enjoying them elsewhere. These Masterclasses are very hands-on giving you great experience in using a bamboo whisk, creating that perfect micro-foam to form the base of any great drink! You’ll also enjoy Matcha Latte’s, Iced Matcha and Matcha Yuzu Tonic, all using @cantontea premium grade Matcha. There might even be a treat or two from our Bakers with a similar green twist! Our Abingdon Cafe will play host on Wednesday 27th May, and Turl St on Wednesday 17th June - both nights 7pm - 8:15pm. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are available on our website now! Events so far have been sell-outs, so it’s worth booking your spaces as soon as you can, and getting the green light! 💚

Serious face on. Anyone who knows me knows I’m a healthy mix of earnest and silly. Whether I’m hosting a tea gathering or facilitating a tea workshop the one thing that helps me connect with people is being myself. Bad dad jokes and all. So here I am preparing to host The Classic Teas of Japan at @irving.gallery on Tuesday night amongst the stunning works of @terezahoracek1 and @charlotte.brisland Setting up to serve tea starts long before guests arrive. Selecting teas, tea ware and table ware that will help people connect to the experiences with all their senses. This serious expression - my family all furrow a brow concentrating - this is me thinking with my hands. How to position everything in a small space for ease and flow. Tea ceremony muscle memory perhaps… Thanks to @vanessa_c_lacey for hosting me and to many tea friends who arrived shortly after these photos were taken to connect with tea, with themselves and with others. Next in the series could be The Classic Teas of Taiwan… 🇹🇼 🍵 Would you come? #teahouse #teaceremony #oxford

matcha masterclass 2.0 🌱 Last Saturday, our Charlbury Cafe hosted the second of our Matcha Masterclass series alongside the legendary James of @tiny.teahouse fame 🍵 Another wonderful evening, with wonderful people, showcasing this wonderful ingredient. Origin stories were told, brewing techniques shared, recipes revealed, and edibles enjoyed! Thank you to all who came along - we hope you left feeling inspired by the green stuff 💚 More masterclasses are in the pipeline so keep an eye on our events page for when future opportunities become available - link in bio.

Next Tuesday 24th March, James Thirlwall from tinyteahouse will be returning to Irving Gallery to serve guests the classic teas of Japan. Book today to take a seat at the tea table, to share a relaxed tea gathering of fine teas and fine ceramics against the backdrop of Irving Gallery's latest exhibitions. Tea gatherings of this kind are held throughout Asia in tea houses, galleries and ateliers - allowing guests to appreciate fine tea and generous conversation surrounded by beautiful works of art. 🫖The Classic Teas of Japan🫖 Taste classic examples of popular Japanese teas including Genmaicha (Brown Rice Tea), Kabuse Sencha (Shaded Green), Uji Matcha (Matcha), Hojicha (Roasted Green) and Wakoucha (Black). You will learn about the history, origin and brewing of each style of tea. Wednesday 24th March: 5.30pm - 6.30pm | 7.00pm - 8.00pm 5 spaces are available at each tea session lasting 60 minutes. Head to Events on our website to book your place. At the time of posting, there are two places left for 5.30-6.30pm, and four places left for 7pm-8pm. There will be two solo shows in the galleries for visitors to view: Charlotte Brisland | Altered States in Gallery One, and Tereza Horáček | Afterlight in Gallery Two. Visitors will sit around the table in Gallery Two. Images 2 and 3 are from a previous session last summer, with beautiful paintings by Kate Sherman visible on the walls. #teaceremony #teatasting #teaworkshop #oxford

The art of slowing down. A day retreat of Qigong Tea meditation and sound healing May 17th Oxford UK #qigong #teaceremonyritual #SoundHealing #retreats @tiny.teahouse

🍃 Meet James from @tiny.teahouse In this short video, James shares what you can expect from our upcoming Spring Tea Day at Braziers Park – a full day devoted to tea, presence, and gentle connection as we move into early spring 🌷 Join us on Sunday 8th March for a day of tea tasting, brewing, meditation, seasonal Qi Gong, and a closing tea gathering featuring rare and aged teas 🍵 @tiny.teahouse e is founded by James Thirlwall – a UKTA-certified tea sommelier, Chinese medicine practitioner, and meditation teacher who creates welcoming, inclusive spaces where tea becomes a practice of connection, wellbeing, and shared experience. ✨ Day tickets from £45 per person (including vegetarian lunch and refreshments) ✨ Optional accommodation available 🔗 Book via /form/260115246512345 or follow link in our Instagram bio. –– 🎉 This video was recorded in the gallery spaces of @irving.gallery , during their recent Irving Open exhibiton. Special thanks to Vanessa Lacey! 🎥 by @vitzthum_caroline #SpringTeaDay #tinyteahouse #BraziersPark #TeaMeditation #QiGong #Community #MindfulLiving

Come along share a moment with @tiny.teahouse honouring shapes and tea —— [link in bio]

🍃 Spring Tea Day with @tiny.teahouse 🗓 Sunday 8th March 2026 | 10am–5pm Step into early spring with a full day devoted to tea, presence, and gentle connection at Braziers Park. Join tinyteahouse for an immersive exploration of tea culture – from tasting the classic teas of China (White, Green, Black, Oolong, and Puerh) to learning how to source and brew them with confidence and care. After a nourishing vegetarian lunch, the day unfolds into seasonal Qi Gong, a seated tea meditation using loose leaf in bowls, and a closing tea gathering featuring rare and aged teas – exploring not only how they taste, but how they make us feel. Led by James Thirlwall, UKTA-certified tea sommelier, Chinese medicine practitioner, meditation teacher, and founder of tinyteahouse – this is a hands-on, welcoming, and deeply grounding experience designed to foster fellowship, harmony, and inclusion. ✨ Day tickets from £45 per person, including vegetarian lunch and refreshments. ✨ Optional accommodation available (Saturday–Sunday). A beautiful way to mark the turning of the season 🤍 Book here /form/260115246512345 or via link in our Instagram bio.  #SpringGathering #TeaDay #BraziersPark #TeaMeditation #MindfulLiving QiGong Community

an evening of green emerging from the dark winter 🌿💚🍵 We’re delighted to say that the awesome James Thirlwall @tiny.teahouse is back to share his wisdom on all things Matcha! Charlbury will provide the latest base for you to learn all about how to prepare the perfect drinks at home, and what to look out for when enjoying them elsewhere. This hands on masterclass will take you through everything you need to know about Matcha. From its provenance, to production, to health benefits. You’ll learn how to source and prepare great Matcha at home using a bamboo whisk to create a perfect micro-foam. Also learn how to make Matcha Latte’s, Iced Matcha and Matcha Yuzu Tonic, all using @cantontea premium grade Matcha. Our Bakers will even be providing Matcha based treats to nibble on throughout the evening - there’ll be green everywhere you look! The evening will be held at our Charlbury Cafe on Saturday 14th March, 7pm - 8:15pm. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are available on our website now! If our previous event was anything to go by, this one shouldn’t be missed! 💚

🌱 Spring Workshops at Braziers Park 🌱 This spring, we are delighted to host a rich programme of workshops at Braziers Park, ranging from single-day experiences to immersive residential weekends. Each workshop offers an opportunity to meet our community and the beautiful landscape, as spring unfolds and the land returns to life after a well-deserved winter rest. What’s coming up: 🥁 13-15 February: Rhythms, Songs and Stories: A restorative women’s weekend of drumming, song, storytelling, and deep connection with rhythm, community, and nature. Led by @toumaranke & supported by Jo Macrae. 🤝 20-22 February: Grabbing Hope: A Community Organising Workshop: A residential workshop led by @humanityproject.uk , exploring people-led democracy, collective decision-making, and hopeful local change. 🍃 8 March: Spring Tea Day: A one-day immersion into tea culture with @tiny.teahouse , combining tasting, meditation, Qi Gong, and seasonal tea gatherings. 🌍 13-15 March: SOUL Wider Community Gathering: A nourishing weekend rooted in Satish Kumar’s Soil ~ Soul ~ Society framework, weaving reflection, creativity, movement, and time in nature. 🎨 27-29 March: Life Drawing & Mindfulness Weekend: The Art of Presence: A gentle residential retreat blending life drawing with mindfulness practices to cultivate presence, awareness, and creative flow. Facilitated by @goringstreatley_lifedrawing & mindfulness trainer Andy Taylor. We offer different rates for people in different financial situations, as part of our commitment to making workshops and events as accessible as possible 💛 For full details on individual workshops, prices, and booking, please visit our website (.uk/events) or follow the individual event links in our Instagram bio. We look forward to welcoming you this spring 🌼 #spring #workshops #brazierspark #oxfordshire #community