ADV.02 Understanding the Organoleptic Experience

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.

$285.00 USD

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What you will learn

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

Your Instructor

Sharyn Johnston

Head of Education

Sharyn Johnston is a highly accomplished and influential figure in the world of tea. With a remarkable corporate career spanning multiple countries, she brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role as the CEO of Australian Tea Masters. Sharyn’s passion for tea led her to establish the company in 2011; it has since become a leading authority in tea training, blending, and education in Australasia.

Overview

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.

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 with 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.

Course Content

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Week One: Anatomy of the Organoleptic System

Week Two: The Colour of Tea and How we Taste Tea
Week Three: Types Of Flavors in Teas & Some Of The Compounds That Contribute To Them
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Description

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.

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 with 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.

$285.00 USD

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Tatiana

I love your courses too much, I always learn a lot. It's incredible and amazing. Thanks a lot.

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Carolyn

Loved the course and found it very valuable to know about the physiology and chemistry of flavor perception! However, I still can't seem to be able to upload my assignments correctly. Will keep working on it.

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Christina

I really enjoyed this course and finding out how seasoning such as salt and rosemary can change the experience of drinking each tea.

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James

One of the best advanced courses that I have taken and very well planned out.

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Brenda

This class was very informative. I really enjoyed the videos as they were very helpful understanding the chemical compounds in the tea. Also enjoyed using the Tea Flavor Templates