#1 ITA Certified Tea Courses - Foundations of Chinese Tea

There are 380 different types of tea trees in the world. Which part of China was the first place for tea? This is an important section of the course, where you will learn exactly where tea comes from, how it spread all around world, and its original history. Armed with this knowledge, you’ll have a much clearer idea of where your cup of tea comes from.

Yunnan is the birthplace of tea. Discover the tea trees of Yunnan as well as their ethnic minority cultures who have a special and ancient relationship with the tea trees.

The Ancient Tea Horse Road is an important road in the history of tea. It helped spread tea across the world. Here we will discover why and what it is all about.

Did you know that the climate, soil, temperature, seasons and location all have a significant effect on your tea? In this lesson we go in depth into how geographical locations effect tea differently.

What really is green tea? Discover the production method of green tea and how it differs from the other major tea varieties.

What really is yellow tea? Discover the production method of yellow tea and how it differs from the other major tea varieties.

What really is dark tea? Discover the production method of dark tea and how it differs from the other major tea varieties.

What really is oolong tea? Discover the production method of oolong tea and how it differs from the other major tea varieties.

What really is white tea? Discover the production method of white tea and how it differs from the other major tea varieties.

What really is black tea? Discover the production method of black tea and how it differs from the other major tea varieties.

No matter what kind of tea you are drinking, no matter how fancy the name of the tea is, and of the tea's origin they all belong to the major 6 types of Chinese tea varieties. Now you have a rich knowledge of the six major varities of tea: green tea, black tea, white tea, oolong tea, dark tea and yellow tea.

Knowing how to evaluate tea is the most important skill a tea master needs to have. Once you know how to evaluate tea and judge it properly, then you can work in the world of tea wherever you want. Discover the 4 things you need to properly evaluate tea.

Here are the basic steps to properly evaluate tea.

What is the difference between factory produced tea and artisanal teas? Here we discover how to evaluate the differences.

Now you are entering our more advanced section of the course: The tea business. In recent years, tea has become an increasingly popular beverage in the US. More and more tea shops are opening, but how can you be successful in this business? How can you become special in this business? Here are some keys we would like to share with you to help you be successful in your tea business.

Now we will delve into the Tea Research Institute and Academy of Agricultural Sciences. What it is and why it is so important to understanding the tea industry. Tracing the origins of your tea is crucial to understanding transparent business. You will be surprised to see the amount of hands that your tea passes through. Discover the entire process here.

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Understanding how to educate your market and buyers is crucial for a successful tea business. In this lesson you will have the tools you need to do this.

Japanese and Chinese tea ceremony have distinctly different features, each with their own beauty. Here we discover the beauty of each one.

Many people in modern times have not even heard of Lu Yu, but Lu Yu had a profound effect on Chinese tea culture and tea. This is the story of Lu Yu.

Preparation for tea ceremony requires certain steps. Here we begin the proper tea ceremony preparation.

The Gaiwan is likely the most popular vessel in China for tea ceremony. Largely unknown to the west, here you will discover what is a Gaiwan and how to use it.

Your method of brewing tea with the Gaiwan will vary from tea to tea. Here we go in depth of how to use a Gaiwan to brew white tea. We even include a beautiful Chinese tea ceremony here for you too!

Your method of brewing tea with the Teapot will vary from tea to tea. Here we go in depth of how to use a Teapot to brew pressed puer tea. We even include a beautiful Chinese tea ceremony here for you too!

Your method of brewing tea with the Teapot will vary from tea to tea. Here we go in depth of how to use a Teapot to brew looseleaf puer tea. We even include a beautiful Chinese tea ceremony here for you too!

Everyone must understand how to properly prepare to drink tea to have the ultimate tea drinking experience.

Did you know that during different times certain teas can be more beneficial than others? Here we discuss what teas are best for different times of the day.

Here is how to choose different teas based on the seasons.

Tea has so many health benefits, and each tea contains different benefits. With so many options how do you choose which tea to drink? In this lesson discover how to choose the right tea for what you and your body needs.

Important key data on tea and it's benefits.