Japanese Tea Foundation Course

The Japanese Tea Foundation Course offers the fundamentals to help you gain a solid understanding of Japanese teas. It covers theoretical and practical concepts with hands-on experience. Topics include learning the history, cultivation and production methods, tasting and comparing various Japanese teas, and exploring different infusion techniques. Along with brewing and tasting a variety of Japanese teas, you will also be exposed to the development of two Japanese tea ceremonies - Senchado and Chado. 

Visit the Japanese Tea Exploration Course page for more details about this program.

Ready to deepen your knowledge of Japanese teas and take your passion to new heights?

You will learn:

• History and origin of Japanese tea
• Japanese Tea farming and processing methods
• Different kinds of Japanese teas (Gyokuro, Sencha, Matcha, Hojicha, Genmaicha, Bancha & more)
• Tea Components and Health Benefits
• Japanese Tea Brewing and Tasting
• Japanese Tea Storing

Your course fee includes:

• 8 hours of training
• Course handbook (print) & presentations (PDF)
• High-grade Japanese teas for brewing and evaluation during the course
• Professional teaware and tools from Japan for use during the course
• Global Japanese Tea Association Certificate upon successful course completion and passing of the exam

This is a 2-day course and you must attend both days to complete the course. See Course Details below for more information on course dates & format. Enrollment for 2024 is closed. Join the wait-list and be notified of 2025 enrollment dates.