Elementary Chinese Tea Master Course

This 12-hour hybrid program, combining online learning with a full day of in-person tasting and practical training, offers a structured and immersive foundation in Chinese tea. Explore its history and culture alongside sensory experience, brewing techniques, traditional teaware, and hands-on practice.

Rather than simply learning about tea, you will approach it as an art form through learning to observe, taste, and brew with intention while developing the confidence and foundational skills to continue your journey into Chinese tea.

You will learn:

• Tea Classification & Processing: Understand the scientific classification of tea and explore the processing methods behind the six major categories of Chinese tea.
• History & Culture: Trace the historical development of Chinese tea from the Tang and Song dynasties to the present, and discover the cultural traditions, philosophy, and values that surround tea.
• Tea Appreciation & Sensory Evaluation: Develop your ability to observe aroma, taste, texture, appearance, and overall character through guided tasting and sensory exploration.
• Brewing & Teaware: Learn how water, temperature, timing, tea-to-water ratio, and brewing techniques influence the expression of tea, while gaining hands-on experience with traditional Chinese teaware.
• Tea Storage & Water: Explore the principles of proper tea storage and understand the important role that water plays in brewing and tea appreciation.
• Tea Etiquette & Practice: Develop confidence in preparing and serving tea while learning the principles of traditional Chinese tea etiquette and practice.
  
• The Role of a Chinese Tea Master: Gain an understanding of the standards, responsibilities, knowledge, and practical competencies expected of a Chinese Tea Master.
  

Learn Through Experience

The course takes an integrated approach, bringing together theory, tasting, discussion, and hands-on practice.

Through this combination, you will develop the core knowledge and practical confidence to appreciate Chinese tea with greater depth, and build a strong foundation for further study or professional practice.

Your course fee includes:

• 12 hours of instructor-led training
• Course presentation materials (PDF)
• Guided tasting of six premium Chinese teas
• Professional teaware and brewing tools for use during the in person session
• An one hour private online session for student support
• 3 months of access to brewing techniques videos
  

A Path Toward Certification
The Elementary Chinese Tea Master Course is offered in partnership with the Tea Culture International Exchange Association (TCI) and provides the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to prepare for the independent TCI Elementary Tea Master certification examination.

Your Instructor: Claudia is a certified TCI Chinese Tea Master and THAC Tea Sommelier, and the co-founder of Teakan. She brings together her passion for Chinese tea, culture, and craftsmanship to create thoughtfully curated experiences that make tea approachable, meaningful, and enjoyable.