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.
- Last Updated: 09/2024
- English
- Certificate on Completion
$285.00 USD
- Full Lifetime Access
- Custom Certificate
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.
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.
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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 Content
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
$285.00 USD
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