Enjoying tea with the king: from the colonial plantation to the royal table

Guided tour and tea ceremony

Veranstaltung „Teegenuss beim König“ in den Neuen Kammern

Tea drinking was invented long ago in China and Chinese tea was one of the most valuable imported goods in early modern Europe. Later, tea also came from India, a consequence of British colonial policy. During a guided tour in the Botanical Garden, garden educator Steffen Ramm explains the origin of the tea plant and tea as a colonial product. A walk afterwards to the New Chambers raises the anticipation of a tea ceremony at a royal table in the magnificent Blue Gallery with high-quality KPM porcelain and delicious pies. Bernd Maether from the Königliche Tafelfreuden will accompany the tea ceremony with stories about tea and baroque sounds.

In cooperation with the Botanical Garden of the University of Potsdam.
With the kind support of KPM.

Further events in the Botanical Garden of the University of Potsdam at

In the context of the theme year "Prince - Emperor - Colonies

Translated with DeepL

Meeting point: Palm House in the Botanical Garden of the University of Potsdam

Price info: incl. food and drinks

Price: €45.00

Booking: Bookable from April 2023

Next date:

• Date Saturday, 06/July/2024 15:00 (2 more dates)
• Venue Park Sanssouci - Neue Kammern
• Address Maulbeerallee, 14469 Potsdam