After completing Tea Guide, you can join our World Tea Diploma. This provides a broader, deeper dive into the most famous teas of the world as well as expert knowledge of the rare, wild and experimental.
Your tutors are all regional specialists, who have lived and worked in their specific area of expertise. They will introduce you to a diverse selection of teas, contextualized in the history and culture of each region, bringing each tea to life with relevant stories and anecdotes.
You brew and taste the teas together, assessing the teas’ characteristics as you learn, tapping into the extensive knowledge of your expert tutors
This unit starts with a concise, self-guided learning exercise to provide an essential understanding of the culture, history and production of regional teas from China. On completion of the MCQs (multiple choice questions) the second part of the unit is to join an expert tutor-guided session.
This will take you through the brewing and tasting of high grade teas selected from the different regions of China.
Tutor observation is used to assess achievement of this unit. A Digital Badge is then awarded.
This unit starts with a concise, self-guided learning exercise to provide an essential understanding of the culture, history and production of regional teas from Japan. On completion of the MCQs (multiple choice questions) the second part of the unit is to join an expert tutor-guided session.
This will take you through the brewing and tasting of high grade teas selected from the different regions of Japan.
Tutor observation is used to assess achievement of this unit. A Digital Badge is then awarded.
This unit starts with a concise, self-guided learning exercise to provide an essential understanding of the culture, history and production of regional teas from Taiwan. On completion of the MCQs (multiple choice questions) the second part of the unit is to join an expert tutor-guided session.
This will take you through the brewing and tasting of high grade teas selected from the different regions of Taiwan.
Tutor observation is used to assess achievement of this unit. A Digital Badge is then awarded.
This unit starts with a concise, self-guided learning exercise to provide an essential understanding of the culture, history and production of regional teas from India. On completion of the MCQs (multiple choice questions) the second part of the unit is to join an expert tutor-guided session.
This will take you through the brewing and tasting of high grade teas selected from the different regions of India.
Tutor observation is used to assess achievement of this unit. A Digital Badge is then awarded.
This unit starts with a concise, self-guided learning exercise to provide an essential understanding of the culture, history and production of regional teas from Sri Lanka. On completion of the MCQs (multiple choice questions) the second part of the unit is to join an expert tutor-guided session.
This will take you through the brewing and tasting of high grade teas selected from the different regions of Sri Lanka.
Tutor observation is used to assess achievement of this unit. A Digital Badge is then awarded.
This unit starts with a concise, self-guided learning exercise to provide an essential understanding of the culture, history and production of regional teas from Africa with a focus on artisan teas.
On completion of the MCQs (multiple choice questions) the second part of the unit is to join an expert tutor-guided session.
This will take you through the brewing and tasting of artisan teas selected from the different regions of Africa.
Tutor observation is used to assess achievement of this unit. A Digital Badge is then awarded.
This unit is self-guided learning to provide an essential introduction and understanding of the culture, history and production of the artisan teas from each country.
This is one of the optional units you can choose to help build towards your qualification of World Tea Diploma.
This unit will explore the key teas selected from the different regions.
It is not tutor-led so will not include any brewing or tasting. There is a Multiple Choice Questionnaire at the end of the unit as part of the assessment.
Exploring teas from new and unusual tea regions.
It is a self-study unit to hlpe understan the culture, history and production of these diverse teas.
Assessment involves the completion of the MCQs (multiple choice questions)
Does tea have actually have any health benefits? And what is the evidence?
Here we explore the claims and evidence-based research to ensure you can address the common misconceptions, queries and concerns.
We also look at UKTA recommendations to the tea industry on new research into potential health benefits.
A practical unit on what Gong Fu tea brewing is, how and where it started, why it is so important to Chinese tea brewing and how it affects the aroma and taste of the tea.
The tutor gives the learner a step by step guide on how to brew tea in the gong fu way as well as demonstrating how to use of a gaiwan.
Also included is the practical application of how to serve Chinese tea in the traditional style in a non-traditional Chinese setting, such as during Afternoon Tea in a high end hotel/restaurant/cafe in the UK/Europe.
Japanese teas are rooted in the tradition of green steamed tea production originally from China. Since the 9th century they have developed their own distinctive style and now artisan gardens are pushing boundaries and producing many new teas from different cultivars.
Our Japanese Tea tutor takes you through a guided tasting of some traditional and contemporary style Japanese teas.
Matcha has it’s own focus in this unit, exploring what it is, how it is produced in Japan and how to prepare it, exploring both the traditional and modern approach to serving this unique tea.
A look at what ESG means when buying tea for the professional and the consumer.
What do the main certifications mean for the producer and to the consumer? Are they essential, important or meaningless?
What to expect from companies selling tea and how to choose those that demonstrate clear values around ethical practice, sustainability and transparency in the value chain.
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