Japanese Tea Intermediate Course

Designed as a continuation of the Foundation Course, the Japanese Tea Intermediate Course provides an in-depth exploration of the Japanese tea industry, regional tea variations, and the diverse cultivars and production methods unique to Japan. Participants will gain hands-on experience by professionally tasting and evaluating a selection of lesser-known Japanese teas, including Kabusecha, Tamaryokucha, Wakoucha, and others. The course also highlights aspects of tea culture, offering a holistic perspective that connects the tea leaf to everyday life.

Completing this course is a prerequisite for the Japanese Tea Master Course, a two-week program offered by the Global Japanese Tea Association in Kyoto. 

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

Prerequisite: Japanese Tea Foundation Course certificate

You will learn:

• Japanese Tea Regions
• Japanese Tea Industry
• Variations in Japanese Tea Production
• Explore and Taste Lesser-known Japanese Tea Kinds (including oolongcha and wakoucha)
• Japanese Tea Brewing and Professional Evaluation Methods
• Japanese Tea Culture

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.