CORE 01: Essentials of Tea Course

$285.00

This class covers Camellia sinensis, exploring how one plant yields hundreds of tea varieties. You’ll learn about its botany, history, cultivars, and chemistry, followed by the six stages of tea processing and the main types of tea, professional cupping and sensory evaluation.

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Specs

SKU: CORE.01 Category: Tag:

Description

This class introduces Camellia sinensis (tea) and the three factors that make it possible for this one plant to be the source of hundreds of kinds of teas. It also explores the botany of the plant, including the history, varieties, cultivars and cellular chemistry. The class continues with the six stages of tea processing and an overview of the six types of tea that come from this single amazing plant. The session concludes in week three with an introduction to professional cupping and the sensory evaluation of tea – a skill you will develop and hone throughout the program.

Great News: Your Kits Are Now Included in the Purchase!

Great News: Your Tea Tasting Pack is Now Included in the Purchase!

Getting started has never been easier. When you enroll in a course, your tea tasting pack is included in the purchase. Australian Tea Masters will prepare and ship the kit directly to your door, so you’re ready to start learning right away. Please allow two working days for your kit to be dispatched to you.

You will receive the following student equipment pack as part of your purchase of your first course with us free of charge. The equipment pack will help you to correctly brew your teas when required during each course and will be supplied with your first tea tasting pack.

  • two professional cupping sets
  • a digital gram scale NEW!
  • a thermometer NEW!

All goods are shipped via Australia Post International Express free of charge and will be delivered via your local postal service.

Course Length:

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

Who Should Take This?

Everyone interested in tea should take this introductory course. This course is designed for tea professionals working at all levels of the industry who wish to further their knowledge of tea, their career goals or increase sales of tea. It is ideal for tea professionals and enthusiasts who wish to learn about the basics of tea education, starting with in-depth understanding of the tea plant and the stages of processing. Anyone taking this course will gain a basic understanding of the six types of tea, their manufacturing processes and basic cupping skills, including how to use the 3 piece professional cupping set.

World Tea Academy Certified Tea Specialist Candidates:
Successful completion of this class counts towards certification for WTA Certified Tea Specialist. CORE.01 is the suggested prerequisite for CORE.02 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.

Customer Reviews

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Janna Simons
Informative and Enjoyable

The class, CORE 01, provided a solid foundation of knowledge on the Camellia Sinensis plant that will set me up for success. The content was consumable and the class was understandable. I truly enjoyed this class.

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Yu

I learned about species of teas all over the world and types of differences tea

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auddrey

liked base course but would have preferred set times, classes and interaction. Very eye opening and appreciative.

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Anna

I liked the feedback from Lisa (very informative beyond the class) and also the organized structure of the materials.

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Wendy

I prefer interaction with real people and would love to have the option for some live Q&A and discussion. Otherwise, the information was great, well-presented, and the instructor feedback was helpful.