About the course
Our Tea Sommelier Program is a vivid course on the fundamentals of tea. It encompasses knowledge about conventional teas (Camellia sinensis) as well as herbal teas/tisanes. It is a 4 days program. The entire training shall be conducted in the tea plantations.
Session 1
The history and origin of tea
Globalization, history of tea and tea's impact on society worldwide
Trekking along the tea garden trails
Session 2
Tea growing regions of the world
Visit to tea plantation and interactive session with tea farmers
Organic and bio-dynamic methods of tea cultivation
Session 3
Sensory evaluation
Guide to tea tasting – step-by-step tea cupping and evaluation of tea quality
Methodology and terminology
Tea flavour wheel and flavour analysis practice
Session 4
An overview of the tea plant / varietal / cultivar / terroirs
Tasting Assamica black tea from different terroirs
Tasting some famous teas from across the world's terroirs
Session 5
Processing phases of main types of tea
Visit the tea factory and learn about tea processing
Tasting some Assamica black tea processed using different methods
Session 6
Tea grading and evaluation
Grades of Green Tea / White tea / Oolong Tea / Post-fermented tea, Pu-erh
Standard black tea grading
Tasting and evaluating black teas of different grades
Session 7
Tea blending & packaging
Visit tea blending and packing factory
Evaluate some defects that may occur during the process
Session 8
An introduction to conducting a tea ceremony
Gong Fu Cha tea ceremony, Japanese tea ceremony "Chanoyu"
Session 9
Visit to Tea House for afternoon tea party
Afternoon Tea, serving and etiquette
Tea and food pairing
Session 10
Recap session and felicitation
Included
Tuition fees and study materials
Meals and drinks during the program
Tea Sommelier Program Certificate
Local transportation and accommodation during the program
Not Included
Transportation and transfer from/to the airport
Any extra nights of accommodation, meals or drinks
Course Requirements
No prior knowledge required
Evaluation – Yes
Tasting Session – Yes
Certification - Tea Sommelier Program
Validity - No expiration
Policies
Confirmation Policy
The customer receives a confirmation voucher via email within 24 hours of successful booking
In case the preferred slots are unavailable, an alternate schedule of the customer’s preference will be arranged and a new confirmation voucher will be sent via email
Cancellation Policy
If cancellation is done at least 15 days prior to the commencement of the program, 25% of the advance payment shall be deducted and the balance amount shall be refunded.
If cancellation is done lesser than 15 days prior to the commencement of the program, 50% of the advance payment shall be deducted and the balance amount shall be refunded.
Refund Policy
The applicable refund amount will be processed within 10 business days