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CORE.04: India, Sri Lanka and Kenya

The second class in our exploration of major producing countries shifts to the south. Here we discover the beauty and characteristics of teas from India, Sri Lanka, and Kenya as we further our review of the world of tea including history and lore.

$285.00 USD

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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.

What you will learn

  • Name the major tea-producing regions of India, Sri Lanka and Kenya and their notable teas.
  • Identify teas from each country and understand their manufacturing processes.
  • Describe the classic characteristics of teas from each of the key tea-growing regions.
  • Discern the difference between the teas of various terroirs of each country.
  • Understand the history of tea in each of these countries and their tea industries today.

Overview

The second class in our exploration of major producing countries shifts to the south. Here we discover the beauty and characteristics of teas from India, Sri Lanka, and Kenya as we further our review of the world of tea including history and lore. In CORE.04 we continue to build the essential cupping skills required for all tea professionals.

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 a 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 planning 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.)

World Tea Academy Certified Tea Specialist Candidates: Successful completion of this class counts towards certification for WTA Certified Tea Specialist. CORE.01 and CORE.02 are the suggested prerequisites for CORE.03 through CORE.06 classes.

*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.

Description

The second class in our exploration of major producing countries shifts to the south. Here we discover the beauty and characteristics of teas from India, Sri Lanka, and Kenya as we further our review of the world of tea including history and lore. In CORE.04 we continue to build the essential cupping skills required for all tea professionals.

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 a 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 planning 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.)

World Tea Academy Certified Tea Specialist Candidates: Successful completion of this class counts towards certification for WTA Certified Tea Specialist. CORE.01 and CORE.02 are the suggested prerequisites for CORE.03 through CORE.06 classes.

*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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JJ

Great info and interesting assignments

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Elizabeth

I enjoy this course of study so much! It is though I can travel through the teas as I learn about them and the regions where they are grown.

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Kimberly

Loved learning and trying the different teas from these regions.

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Elsa

Excellent course all parts was included, but I wished that he had been able to taste more of the Kenyan teas especially those grown near the Mt Kenya.

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Jennifer

Tough final! Loved it!