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CORE.06 Beyond Camellia Sinensis

Our focus will be on the most popular herbals in the market such as Rooibos, Yerba Mate, Guayusa, and more. The first week includes an exploration of humankind’s long relationship to botanical infusions as well as an in-depth explanation of the correct vocabulary for what (technically) is and isn’t ‘tea.’
  • Last Updated: 06/2024
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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.

  • Assignments will be manually graded by Sharyn Johnston with feedback.

What you will learn

  • Define tea and botanical infusions and know the difference between the two types of beverages.
  • Understand the historical significance of botanical infusions to humankind.
  • Name and describe the four different historical lineages of the use of herbal treatments.
  • Understand the FDA’s stance regarding claims about the benefits of specific herbs in a commercial setting.
  • Identify and describe over a dozen popular caffeine-free botanicals.
  • Identify and describe popular botanicals other than tea and coffee that contain caffeine.

Overview

In the final online class for our core curriculum, we extend our knowledge of tea to an overview of the many botanical infusions other than Camellia sinensis. Our focus will be on the most popular herbals in the market such as Rooibos, Yerba Mate, Guayusa, and more. The first week includes an exploration of humankind’s long relationship to botanical infusions as well as an in-depth explanation of the correct vocabulary for what (technically) is and isn’t ‘tea.’ Sensory evaluations of several herbal infusions conclude the class.

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.)

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 prerequisite 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 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.

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Description

In the final online class for our core curriculum, we extend our knowledge of tea to an overview of the many botanical infusions other than Camellia sinensis. Our focus will be on the most popular herbals in the market such as Rooibos, Yerba Mate, Guayusa, and more. The first week includes an exploration of humankind’s long relationship to botanical infusions as well as an in-depth explanation of the correct vocabulary for what (technically) is and isn’t ‘tea.’ Sensory evaluations of several herbal infusions conclude the class.

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.)

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 prerequisite 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 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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+
  • Full Lifetime Access
  • Custom Certificate

For Business or Corporate

Join Corporate Pass and give your employees access to Essentials of Tea: Foundation Course

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Michael

I was less excited about this course than some of the tea based courses, but I actually found it very interesting and informative and really will help me in formulating blends and utilizing other plants outside of camellia sinensis.

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Laura

Freedom to invent a tea sensory comparison and then think critically how we would be able to alter it to enhance it's appeal to us.

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Konstantinos

As always a very interesting course. Helped me figure out a lot of details regarding infusions that i wasn't aware. I enjoyed the historical part of the class as well.

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Elsa

Excellent course with an in- depth survey of all popular herbs today!

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Kathleen

Awesome information provided in this course for Botanical Infusions. I'm more excited and interested to explore this area for my knowledge and experiential growth.

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