Elementary Chinese Tea Master Course

This 12-hour hybrid course (combining online and in-person learning) provides the essential knowledge and skills to begin your journey toward becoming a Chinese Tea Master.

Delivered over four sessions, the course explores the origins and history of tea, the six major tea categories, and their processing and brewing techniques to optimize flavor and aroma. You will also gain a solid foundation in Chinese tea etiquette and philosophy, guided tea tasting and appreciation, and hands-on practices for the art of brewing with traditional Chinese teaware.

You will learn:

• The scientific classification of tea
• Classification and processing methods of the six major tea categories
• Historical development of tea from the Tang and Song dynasties to the present
• Core concepts in Chinese tea culture and philosophy
• Principles of tea storage and water selection
• Standards and responsibilities of a Chinese Tea Master
  

Sessions are structured in an integrated approach, which combines theories, tea tasting and practical application, to support you in building the core competencies and confidence needed to advance in Chinese tea studies and professional practice.

Your course fee includes:

• 12 hours of training
• Course presentations (PDF)
• 6 premium Chinese teas for tasting during the course
• Professional teaware and tools for use during the course
• 30 minute private online session for student support
• 3 months access to brewing guidance videos
  

This course also prepares students for the certification examination administered by the International Tea Culture Exchange Association (TCI). Examination fees are not included and are registered separately*. 

Visit the Chinese Tea Master Courses page for more details about this program.