Course Highlights

  • Tea 101

    Explore the six primary categories of Chinese tea—green, yellow, white, oolong, black, and dark—understanding their unique characteristics, flavors, and healthy benefits.

  • Tea Tasting Basics

    Develop your palate by learning how to identify the subtle differences in appearance, aroma, and taste of different teas.

  • Brewing Mastery

    Learn the art of tea brewing, including choosing the right types of tea wares, and understanding the important factors of water quality, temperature, leaf-to-water ratio, and brewing time.

  • Practical Application

    Get hands-on experience brewing a perfect cup of tea, from preparing the equipment to the final pour.

  • Tea History and Culture

    Gain insights about tea history and culture through stories and poems.

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DETAIL

Instructors: David Li, PhD in Tea Science, Co-founder of CTA

Language: English, Mandarin

Duration: 5 sessions, 1 hours each

Location: California, US (in-person); online (tea samples provided)

Tea samples: Six premium Chinese teas curated by master artisans

Enrollment: This program is curated for learners aged 16 and above

Exam and Certificate：It is mandatory only for who want to obtain a certification and continue with our Tea Leaves course.

Fee and Details: $120 ( includes 6 kinds of tea samples and a tea set)

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By the end of this course, you will:

✓ Gain a deep understanding of tea fundamentals

✓ Confidently brew and appreciate a wide range of teas

✓ Develop a refined palate and sensory skills

✓ Expand your knowledge of tea culture, history, and poetry

✓ Master basic tea etiquette