This class focuses on the tea professional’s most valuable skill – using the professional tea cupping protocol as a tool to evaluate teas. The course material takes an in-depth look at terroir, each stage of tea processing and finally the grades of teas, explaining how each factor creates and influences the taste and aroma of tea in the cup. The class materials also include a glossary of tea defects and describes when and how they develop during processing as well as how they would be recognized by taste and/or aroma in the cup. Featuring lots teas, most of the class is dedicated to the cupping exercises that are designed to illustrate and illuminate how all of these influences appear in the cup.

• Define terroir and name the different aspects of terroir.
• Describe how each stage of processing influences tea’s flavor and aroma.
• Describe how defects can develop during processing and how they can affect the tea.
• Describe the relationship of tea grades to flavor profiles.
• Discern the difference between the terroir of tea from different countries.
• Identify the difference that various stages of processing make in the cup.

You will need to order your class kit no later than close of registration:
• Required class kits are not included in your purchase for your course
• Class kits need to be ordered from Elmwood Inn Fine Teas
• Go to Elmwood Inn’s World Tea Academy page to purchase kit* (You need to order your kit no later than one week before your class starts to ensure that you receive it in time.)

Please Note: International students that plan on taking more than one course with World Tea Academy will save money on the shipping costs of their class kits if they order multiple kits at a time. 

Students will need to supply the following additional materials BEFORE the class starts. These are not included in the class kit:
• Two professional cupping sets
• An instant read thermometer
• A digital gram scale
• A timer

Course Length:
3 weeks (plus one week grace period to submit assignments and complete any tests.)

*Disclaimer: Elmwood Inn Fine Teas is not part of World Tea Academy/Questex LLC nor is it affiliated World Tea Academy/Questex LLC. World Tea Academy/Questex LLC has partnered with Elmwood Inn Fine Teas only to provide the class kits for our courses. 

This class is an in-depth exploration of both how we experience tea and what we experience. The ‘how’ begins with the anatomy of our organoleptic system, the tools we use to perceive tea on every level. Then we look at how the chemistry of tea ‘colors’ our experience, as well as examining some general principles concerning flavor. Next, there is an explanation of how we sense bitterness, astringency and sweetness in tea, and how they are (surprisingly) related. The last week of class identifies the compounds in tea and the roles they play in creating the flavor of tea. The course author is Virginia Utermohlen Lovelace MD. Click here to read her bio. 

1. Describe the anatomy and function of the human organoleptic system. 
   2. Understand the relationship between tea’s chemical make-up and our experience of tea.
   3. Know how and why we can modulate a tea’s flavor, enhancing certain flavors and diminishing others. 
   4. Know why people tasting the same tea can have very different experiences. 
   5. Identify various compounds that are the flavors, mouthfeel and colors of tea.

You will need to order your class kit no later than close of registration:
• Required class kits are not included in your purchase for your course
• Class kits need to be ordered from Elmwood Inn Fine Teas
• Go to Elmwood Inn’s World Tea Academy page to purchase kit* (You need to order your kit no later than one week before your class starts to ensure that you receive it in time.)

Please Note: International students that plan on taking more than one course with World Tea Academy will save money on the shipping costs of their class kits if they order multiple kits at a time. 

Students will need to supply the following additional materials BEFORE the class starts. These are not included in the class kit:
• Three professional cupping sets
• An instant read thermometer
• A digital gram scale
• A timer
• A strainer or infuser that will fit into the bowl of your cupping set

COURSE LENGTH:
3 weeks (plus one week grace period to submit assignments and complete any tests.)

*Disclaimer: Elmwood Inn Fine Teas is not part of World Tea Academy/Questex LLC nor is it affiliated World Tea Academy/Questex LLC. World Tea Academy/Questex LLC has partnered with Elmwood Inn Fine Teas only to provide the class kits for our courses. 

A cup of tea is much more than a pleasing beverage. It is the culmination of careful cultivation, backbreaking labor, artisanal craftsmanship, thoughtful preparation and centuries if not millennia of history. With each sip, we are not only being nourished by the fragrant liquor, we are imbued with the essence of the people and the cultures that have shaped the leaves. This course is an exploration of the inextricable influence of cultures and their traditions on how the world enjoys tea today. Learn how tea lovers around the world partake of tea in their everyday lives as well as in tea ceremonies and rituals which elevate tea drinking to an art form, and even to the height of spiritual exercise. Besides developing a deeper appreciation for the colorful tea cultures of the world, the insights and knowledge gained from this course are valuable to tea business owners and staff. Attract more interest in products and events or add more effectiveness to marketing strategies by sharing the vibrant tea cultures of the world.

• Recount the history of tea from a cultural perspective
• Identify the influences of world cultures on tea production, preparation and service
• Use historical and cultural traditions to enhance marketing and sales efforts
• Share your familiarity with traditional tea customs and ceremonies with others
• Care for yixing tea pots

No Class Kit Purchase Required

Students will need to supply the following additional materials BEFORE the class starts.
• A gaiwan, yixing teapot or whatever teaware from any tradition or country you have on hand

COURSE LENGTH:
3 weeks (plus one week grace period to submit assignments and complete any tests.)

*Disclaimer: Elmwood Inn Fine Teas is not part of World Tea Academy/Questex LLC nor is it affiliated World Tea Academy/Questex LLC. World Tea Academy/Questex LLC has partnered with Elmwood Inn Fine Teas only to provide the class kits for our courses. 

In this advanced class we examine each of the stages of processing from the point of view of the tea leaf and the chemical transformations that are taking place. Our goal is to identify the volatile and non-volatile chemical compounds that we experience in every type of tea we drink and understand how each step of the manufacturing process supports the development of those desirable compounds.

• Name the key chemical compounds involved in tea processing.
• Name and describe the key chemical reactions involved in tea processing.
• Identify how each stage supports the development of desirable compounds.
• Identify how each stage helps inhibit the development of undesirable compounds.
• Describe the nature and flavor contributions of the chemical compounds developed during tea processing.
• Name the different groups of polyphenols in tea and identify their role in tea’s flavor.

No Class Kit Purchase Required and no additional materials needed

Course Length:
3 weeks (plus one week grace period to submit assignments and complete any tests.)

Great tea service does not build itself. Counter staffers are not intuitive brewers by accident and customers are not knowledgeable or self-aware about options. A truly dynamic, mindful and sustainable tea program, for any operation, takes work, investment and patience. Yet it is achievable and is seen in quality-driven teahouses, cafes, restaurants and hotels across the country. In this three week class we will look at the variables that separate an average tea program from an excellent tea program and learn the skills required to develop and implement first rate tea service.

• Evaluate considerations for developing an iced tea program.
• Describe the differences between various brewing styles for iced tea and their application.
• Identify concrete variables that separate an average tea program from an excellent tea program.
• State why weighing tea versus scooping tea makes a difference in consistent service.
• Describe suggested serving amounts for varying popular teas and tea wares.

You will need to order your class kit no later than close of registration:
• Required class kits are not included in your purchase for your course
• Class kits need to be ordered from Elmwood Inn Fine Teas
• Go to Elmwood Inn’s World Tea Academy page to purchase kit* (You need to order your kit no later than one week before your class starts to ensure that you receive it in time.)

Please Note: International students that plan on taking more than one course with World Tea Academy will save money on the shipping costs of their class kits if they order multiple kits at a time. 

Students will need to supply the following additional materials BEFORE the class starts.These are not included in the class kit:
• Three 400ml teapots or comparable heat and cold proof vessels that will hold 14 to 16 ounces such as 1-pint canning jars or tea press. 
• Three infuser baskets
• A digital gram scale
• An instant read thermometer
• Four 16 ounce/500 ml containers
• Ice
• 39 grams of any black orthodox loose leaf tea

Course Length:

3 weeks (plus one week grace period to submit assignments and complete any tests.)

*Disclaimer: Elmwood Inn Fine Teas is not part of World Tea Academy/Questex LLC nor is it affiliated World Tea Academy/Questex LLC. World Tea Academy/Questex LLC has partnered with Elmwood Inn Fine Teas only to provide the class kits for our courses. 

Long before Martha and Oprah forged links between the role of celebrity and lifestyle expert, the Greek philosophers Socrates and Plato pondered how humans should best live their lives. Following them, Aristotle proposed that the greatest aim of life was living well and flourishing.

Today, as the medical, social and behavioral sciences are defining and measuring human flourishing, they are finding the lifestyles of modern societies and much of what is promoted in our media and by our experts, not only lacking but misguided in their value systems and norms.

To flourish and nurture our own well-being then, we must choose carefully for ourselves the values that shape and the activities that fill the lives we lead. The idea of crafting a modern tea lifestyle is predicated on the human experience shared around the world that tea is more than just a beverage. This class explores the lessons that tea offers and how the way of tea can infuse our lives with wisdom, qualities and practices that support our well-being and nurture our innate human desire to flourish.

(The medical-based health benefits of tea topics are covered in ADV.10 Tea and Health.)

No Class Kit Purchase Required and no additional materials needed

Course Length:

3 weeks (plus one week grace period to submit assignments and complete any tests.)

You are launching a new tea product, “Wake the Dead Breakfast Blend” with hopes of getting distribution and having your product offered in retail stores throughout the US, and then the world! You have developed the blend, optimized the flavor, color and aroma and positive feedback is rolling in. You are ready to start producing your product, or you are ready to have someone else produce the product to your specifications. What is required for regulatory approval to sell your product and how can you ensure that your product continues to perform well as your volume grows and as your supply chain evolves? What will be required by your customers as your product enters distribution centers and larger retailers? The short answer is an established quality assurance program.

By taking this class you will know:
• What is required for regulatory approval to sell your product
• How can you ensure that your product continues to perform well as your volume grows and as your supply chain evolves.
• What will be required by your customers as your product enters distribution centers and larger retailers.

No Class Kit Purchase Required and no additional materials needed

Course Length:

3 weeks (plus one week grace period to submit assignments and complete any tests.)

One of the newest and most coveted careers in the tea industry today is that of Tea Sommelier. Having borrowed the word ‘sommelier’ from the wine industry gives us a general idea of how that role might translate in the world of tea. But as a tea career the role is so new it is still evolving and defining itself. This class takes part in the ‘What is a Tea Sommelier?’ discussion as we listen to key industry leaders talk about how they see the role evolve and find its place in our modern, global tea culture. The class goes on to introduce the skills and information needed by anyone who aspires to help both consumers and managers in making informed decisions about tea service or serve as a guide to the world of tea in the specialty tea, food and hospitality industries, academic institutions, or wherever they find themselves presenting and promoting tea and its culture.

• Identify the roles and responsibilities of a Tea Sommelier.
• Apply the basic principles of food and beverage pairing.
• Create tea menus for any establishment or institution.
• Procure and manage a tea inventory.
• Identify the essential qualities and characteristics of a tea for presentation and education.

You will need to order your class kit no later than close of registration:
• Required class kits are not included in your purchase for your course
• Class kits need to be ordered from Elmwood Inn Fine Teas
• Go to Elmwood Inn’s World Tea Academy page to purchase kit* (You need to order your kit no later than one week before your class starts to ensure that you receive it in time.)

Please Note: International students that plan on taking more than one course with World Tea Academy will save money on the shipping costs of their class kits if they order multiple kits at a time. 

Students will need to supply the following additional materials BEFORE the class starts. These are not included in the class kit:
• Three professional cupping sets
• An instant read thermometer
• A digital gram scale
• A timer

Course Length:
3 weeks (plus one week grace period to submit assignments and complete any tests.)

*Disclaimer: Elmwood Inn Fine Teas is not part of World Tea Academy/Questex LLC nor is it affiliated World Tea Academy/Questex LLC. World Tea Academy/Questex LLC has partnered with Elmwood Inn Fine Teas only to provide the class kits for our courses. 

On their own as single ingredients or artfully blended with other herbs and with Camellia sinensis leaves, botanicals – or herbs – bring a rich variety of flavors and benefits to tea products and are an important ingredient in the world of tea. This class is a comprehensive exploration of the extensive world of botanicals, creating clarity and understanding with concise definitions and in-depth explanations at every level. The course author is Rob McCaleb. Click here to read his bio. 

• Identify stages of processing in herbal products manufacture.
• Assess the major factors in herb quality and how to test them.
• Describe the basic strategy for creating herbal blends.
• Name the top 14 herbal ‘tea’ ingredients.
• Discuss the issues related to safety, regulation and labeling of herbs.

You will need to order your class kit no later than close of registration:
• Required class kits are not included in your purchase for your course
• Class kits need to be ordered from Elmwood Inn Fine Teas
• Go to Elmwood Inn’s World Tea Academy page to purchase kit* (You need to order your kit no later than one week before your class starts to ensure that you receive it in time.)

Please Note: International students that plan on taking more than one course with World Tea Academy will save money on the shipping costs of their class kits if they order multiple kits at a time. 

Students will need to supply the following additional materials BEFORE the class starts. These are not included in the class kit:
• Two professional cupping sets
• An instant read thermometer
• A digital gram scale
• A timer

COURSE LENGTH:
3 weeks (plus one week grace period to submit assignments and complete any tests.)

Core.06 is a pre-requisite for this class. You must have taken Core.06 Beyond Camellia Sinensis before taking this class.

*Disclaimer: Elmwood Inn Fine Teas is not part of World Tea Academy/Questex LLC nor is it affiliated World Tea Academy/Questex LLC. World Tea Academy/Questex LLC has partnered with Elmwood Inn Fine Teas only to provide the class kits for our courses. 

In this class we will learn about how tea consumption positively affects physical, mental, and even spiritual health. We will examine ancient and modern perspectives; first exploring tea’s healing benefits in the context of ancient Chinese culture and Chinese medicine and then summarizing how cutting-edge science demonstrates these effects. In addition to gaining insight into the different perspectives on tea’s health benefits, the class includes insight into how the tea industry can walk the fine line between the limits on claims enforced by the US Food and Drug Administration and still convey to the public the many positive benefits that drinking tea can bring into our lives

• Name and define basic Chinese Medical Terms.
• Describe tea’s historical role as a medicinal beverage in China, Japan and Tibet.
• Describe tea’s positive effects on heart disease, cancer, cognitive function and longevity.
• Describe tea’s history and relationship to spiritual well-being.
• Describe the relationship between tea, protein and Alzheimer’s.
• Name one way that tea helps protect against one of the damaging effects of coffee.

No Class Kit Purchase Required and no additional materials needed

COURSE LENGTH:
3 weeks (plus one week grace period to submit assignments and complete any tests.)

Many companies jump into the fun world of flavoring and blending teas themselves without really knowing the consequences of bringing these manufacturing processes in-house. The class material addresses important aspects of the operational concerns of applying these techniques within your company’s settings as we explore the three main techniques used today by tea professionals to scent, flavor and blend teas and other botanicals. During each week’s hands-on learning you will have the opportunity to taste some of the more famous teas, as well as hands-on assignments to develop your own skills at applying these techniques. Course author is Scott Svihula. Click here to read his bio. 

By taking this class you will know:

     • Operational considerations for in house manufacturing processes including: OSHA, EFSA, FDA regulations, and the FD&C Act.
     • Standard practices and paperwork chain for labeling of organic, kosher, and halal.
     • Science, safety, and legal aspects of flavoring materials
     • Code of practice of the International Organization of the Flavor Industry (IOFI)
     • Guidelines of flavoring agents and labeling: Natural, WONF, Artificial, Natural and Artificial, Nature Identical, and Organic.
     • Wet Flavoring applications and documentation requirements.

You will need to order your class kit no later than close of registration:
• Required class kits are not included in your purchase for your course
• Class kits need to be ordered from Elmwood Inn Fine Teas
• Go to Elmwood Inn’s World Tea Academy page to purchase kit* (You need to order your kit no later than one week before your class starts to ensure that you receive it in time.)

Please Note: International students that plan on taking more than one course with World Tea Academy will save money on the shipping costs of their class kits if they order multiple kits at a time. 

Students will need to supply the following additional materials BEFORE the class starts. These are not included in the class kit:
• Two professional cupping sets
• An instant read thermometer
• A digital gram scale
• A timer

Course Length:
3 weeks (plus one week grace period to submit assignments and complete any tests.)

*Disclaimer: Elmwood Inn Fine Teas is not part of World Tea Academy/Questex LLC nor is it affiliated World Tea Academy/Questex LLC. World Tea Academy/Questex LLC has partnered with Elmwood Inn Fine Teas only to provide the class kits for our courses. 

PLEASE NOTE: ADV.02 Understanding the Organoleptic Experience is a pre-requisite for this class. You must have taken ADV.02 before you can register for this class.

In this course, you will use your knowledge of your flavor system, coupled with an understanding of the chemistry of teas, herbs, spices, fruits, and flowers, to create delicious blends, and explore how blends can fit into lifestyles and life experiences. The course author is Virginia Utermohlen Lovelace MD. Click here to read her bio.

Week 1: The art and science of flavors and blends:

• In week 1 we will ask:
  • How do blends tell a story?
  • How does our flavor system interact with blends to evoke feelings and create experiences?
  • How does a blend enhance a base tea’s positive attributes and hide negative ones?
• Using the example of a classic flavored tea, Earl Grey, we will discuss how each element interacts with our flavor system, and why this flavored tea is so appreciated.

Week 2: Camellia sinensis blends:

• We will explore how sensations evoked by a tea blend could correspond to a season or event: why and how to blend for the seasons, using summer herbs and fruits for refreshing teas and winter spices and fruits for teas that are warming.
• Using the principles in Week 1, you will create, test, and critique blends using Camellia sinensis
• You will create a blend of your own using Camellia sinensis, then test and critique it, and provide a description of the blend using concepts and words that correspond to your aims in creating the blend. 

Week 3: Rooibos and Rhodiola rosea blends:

• We will discuss how different tisane bases such as rooibos and Rhodiola rosea can be used to create blends.
• We will discuss new trends in blends, including new uses for both tisanes and Camellia sinensis teas
• Using the principles from Week 1, you will create and test blends using Rooibos and Rhodiola rosea.
• You will create a blend of your own with either a Camellia sinensis or a tisane base, then test, and critique it, and provide a description of the blend and how it can be used.

You will need to order your class kit no later than close of registration:
• Required class kits are not included in your purchase for your course
• Class kits need to be ordered from Elmwood Inn Fine Teas
• Go to Elmwood Inn’s World Tea Academy page to purchase kit* (You need to order your kit no later than one week before your class starts to ensure that you receive it in time.)

Please Note: International students that plan on taking more than one course with World Tea Academy will save money on the shipping costs of their class kits if they order multiple kits at a time. 

Students will need to supply the following additional materials BEFORE the class starts.
• One 400ml teapot or comparable heat and cold proof vessels that hold 14 to 16 ounces such as 1-pint canning jars or tea press (Can find the perfect size tea press at Elmwood Inn Fine Teas)
• One infuser basket
• A digital gram scale
• An instant read thermometer
• 3-5 cups that should hold at least 50 ml or 1.7 fluid ounces.

Class Length: 3 weeks

Please Note: ADV.02 is a Prerequisite for this class. 

*Disclaimer: Elmwood Inn Fine Teas is not part of World Tea Academy/Questex LLC nor is it affiliated World Tea Academy/Questex LLC. World Tea Academy/Questex LLC has partnered with Elmwood Inn Fine Teas only to provide the class kits for our courses. 

The world of possibilities in blending teas is immense, but no matter how inspired and informed the new blend you created and fell in love with last week was, commercial success is not guaranteed. Success depends on understanding how the art and the science of tea blending work together. This class starts with exploring how we find the inspiration for the ideation of a tea blend. Then step by step we look at the research, planning and leg-work required to carry the project to its successful completion. This includes how once the flavor, aroma, mouthfeel and visual profiles are perfected, science, technology and effective operational management systems are necessary to ensure that each blend performs consistently. We look at how organoleptic evaluations identify all the key desirable characteristics that define the product are used to evaluate all future iterations during development and processing. And what analytical measurements are taken to establish and maintain specifications throughout all production steps to ensure consistency, machinability, regulatory compliance and profitability. This class will have universal appeal to almost everyone in the tea trade who engages in the creation of enhanced teas - from tea shop owners and branded companies to wholesalers, importers and even tea growers. ADV.13: The Art of Flavoring, Blending and Scenting Part 1 is the first in a two-class series. The course author is Brian Keating. Click here to read his bio.

By taking this class you will know:

• The essential steps for successful tea blending.
• What to consider in the formulation and production of loose leaf, single serve and RTD teas.
• How to ensure that the key profile characteristcs of your blend remain consistent from ideation to final product.
• How to evaluate whether to do your own blending in house or work in partnership with a flavoring company.
• How to set up your own tea blender's workspace, what equipment is needed, etc.

No Class Kit Purchase Required

Students will need to supply the following additional materials BEFORE the class starts. These are not included in the class kit:

• One professional cupping set 
• An instant read thermometer
• A digital gram scale
• A timer
• Two teas from the class materials to cup: 14 grams of a loose leaf breakfast blend and 6 grams of ONE of the following classic teas: Constant Comment, Red Zinger, Genmaicha, Masala Chai, or Moroccan Mint. 

Class Length: 3 weeks

NOTE: ADV.11 is a pre-requisite for this class. You must have taken ADV.11 Blending, Flavoring, Scenting before taking this class.

ADV.14 is part 2 of the Art of Flavoring, Blending and Scenting Tea. Week One explores the art of scenting and describes the 4 primary techniques. It also offers key points for success with scenting. Week Two is an in-depth look at the two types of flavorings – wet and dry and how to use them. The focus of all three weeks though, is really the very hands-on assignments. They are designed to illustrate all the information presented in this two-part class and give you the opportunity to take the dive into the art and science of Flavoring, Blending and Scenting. And don’t fail to listen to the recordings by Bruce Richardson and Gilbert Kendzior and read the notes from Scott Svihula. They have many decades of experience blending teas and have generously made their wisdom available to World Tea Academy students.  The course author is Scott Svihula. Click here to read his bio. 

By taking this class you will know:

     • The four primary techniques for scenting teas.
     • The different forms and applications of liquid and dry flavorings.
     • How to use soluble and insoluble dry flavorings in blended teas.
     • How to find sources for flavorings and flavoring consultants.
     • How to evaluate and analyze existing tea blends. 
     • The history and evolution of classic and traditional tea blends.

You will need to order your class kit no later than close of registration:
• Required class kits are not included in your purchase for your course
• Class kits need to be ordered from Elmwood Inn Fine Teas
• Go to Elmwood Inn’s World Tea Academy page to purchase kit* (You need to order your kit no later than one week before your class starts to ensure that you receive it in time.)

Please Note: International students that plan on taking more than one course with World Tea Academy will save money on the shipping costs of their class kits if they order multiple kits at a time. 

Students will need to supply the following additional materials BEFORE the class starts. These are not included in the class kit:
• Two professional cupping sets
• An instant read thermometer
• A digital gram scale
• A timer
• 1 or 2 unflavored, unscented single origin tea(s) of your own (about 2 ounces totals)
• A spoon
• A small amount of your own dry sweetener
• 1 bottle of a dessert spice
• 1 small plastic container with lid
• Gloves, masks, and safety goggles
• strainer

NOTE: ADV.13 is a pre-requisite for this class. You must have taken ADV.13 Art of Flavoring, Blending, Scenting Tea part 1

*Disclaimer: Elmwood Inn Fine Teas is not part of World Tea Academy/Questex LLC nor is it affiliated World Tea Academy/Questex LLC. World Tea Academy/Questex LLC has partnered with Elmwood Inn Fine Teas only to provide the class kits for our courses. 

In this course we will delve deeply into how the leaf creates aromas in the field and during processing and how we experience these aromas. The aromas featured in this class occur in (almost) all teas, but in different proportions, producing very different effects. The aroma samples you will receive are specifically chosen to give you an experiential understanding of these effects, especially with respect to green and oolong teas. Included are samples of simple chemicals and mixtures of chemicals that together give an aroma found in tea.

For this course, we invite you to choose for the study of green and oolong teas with which you are already well acquainted. By comparing and contrasting the aromas in these teas, you will gain a deeper and more subtle understanding of your experience of them and will be able to communicate this understanding to your clients and friends.

By taking this class you will know:

1. The biology of how we experience aromas;
2. The basic aromas of teas and how they come about in the leaf and as you brew your tea;
3. The commonalities and contrasts in the aromas of green and oolong teas and how to communicate your experience to others.
4. How to differentiate higher from lower grade green and oolong teas based on their aromas.

You will need to order your class kit no later than close of registration:  
• Required class kits are not included in your purchase for your course
• Class kits need to be ordered from Elmwood Inn Fine Teas
• Go to Elmwood Inn’s World Tea Academy page to purchase kit* (You need to order your kit no later than one week before your class starts to ensure that you receive it in time.)

Please Note: International students that plan on taking more than one course with World Tea Academy will save money on the shipping costs of their class kits if they order multiple kits at a time. 

Students will need to supply the following additional materials BEFORE the class starts.
• brewing vessel, preferably a yixing pot or a gaiwan
• a gong-fu style sipping and aroma cup or two small cups
• One lemon

Please Note: ADV.02 is a Prerequisite for this class. 

*Disclaimer: Elmwood Inn Fine Teas is not part of World Tea Academy/Questex LLC nor is it affiliated World Tea Academy/Questex LLC. World Tea Academy/Questex LLC has partnered with Elmwood Inn Fine Teas only to provide the class kits for our courses. 

The aromas chosen for ADV.16 appear and become prominent during extensive oxidation and during firing and fermentation. Included for study are samples of simple chemicals and mixtures of chemicals that together give aromas found in white, black, puer, and yellow teas in particular. We invite you to choose teas with which you are already well acquainted, so you can expand and deepen your understanding of the aromas of these teas and further develop your skill in communicating about these aromas with your clients and friends. Each exercise will emphasize a different step in processing, so that by knowing how a given tea is processed, and by having the experiential knowledge of these aromas, you will be able to predict that tea’s aromas and flavors.

By taking this class you will know: 

1. How oxidation, firing, and fermentation affect the aromas of teas;
2. Which of these aromas appear in and characterize white, black, puer, and yellow teas.
3. How to recognize and describe these aromas;
4. How to differentiate higher from lower quality teas based on their aromas. 

You will need to order your class kit no later than close of registration: 
• Required class kits are not included in your purchase for your course
• Class kits need to be ordered from Elmwood Inn Fine Teas
• Go to Elmwood Inn’s World Tea Academy page to purchase kit* (You need to order your kit no later than one week before your class starts to ensure that you receive it in time.)

Please Note: International students that plan on taking more than one course with World Tea Academy will save money on the shipping costs of their class kits if they order multiple kits at a time. 

Students will need to supply the following additional materials BEFORE the class starts.
• brewing vessel, preferably a yixing pot or a gaiwan
• a gong-fu style sipping and aroma cup or two small cups
• Pure vanilla extract

.Please Note: ADV.15 is a pre-requisite for this class. 

*Disclaimer: Elmwood Inn Fine Teas is not part of World Tea Academy/Questex LLC nor is it affiliated World Tea Academy/Questex LLC. World Tea Academy/Questex LLC has partnered with Elmwood Inn Fine Teas only to provide the class kits for our courses.