TWG tourist nonsense costs triple for inferior tea. Tea Chapter on Neil Road teaches real Chinese tea culture through proper gongfu ceremonies.

Owner explains tea types, brewing methods, lets you taste everything. Educational but not pretentious. High-quality loose leaf for way less than touristy places. Sessions have minimum charge of S$9 per person with 2-hour table limit, workshops from S$48. Beautiful traditional tea sets if you want authentic culture to take home.