Tea is a fascinating subject encompassing health, social history, world culture and global trade. But it starts here, with looking at the tea plant, how the leaves are crafted into the tea we drink and understanding why brewing tea carefully has such a dramatic impact on the taste.
This is where every tea expert begins. A short, enlightening romp through tea for anyone with even a mild interest and the place to start for everyone who buys, brews, serves or talks about tea in a professional role.
And when you want to learn more, we have a series of courses to take you further. Each course is made up of units which build to a qualification. The units are available independently so you can study in the timeframe that suits you – it may be over a few weeks or up to a year. You choose.
From 2025, UKTA qualifications will be externally endorsed by OCN LONDON, a regulated UK qualifications body with international status. See About for more.