Darjeeling Tea Sommelier and Sensory Workshop 2020

DARJEELING TEA WORKSHOP

Learn the Art of Tea Sensory and become a Tea Sommelier
2020

Join Darjeeling Tea Leaves in 2020 and learn firsthand about this famous tea growing region. Experience the tea gardens and factories and witness the journey of the leaf to the cup – from harvest to brew. With workshop sessions and added extras you will walk away from this incredible experience.

To book your place or enquire about more information about this exciting journey, just email raju@darjeelingtealeaves and a member of the team will get back to you with further information.

Workshop Sessions
• You will learn about how to distinguish between the different varieties of tea – from Sinensis to Assamica and Green to Black, with everything in between
• You will learn how to recognise the principal characteristics of different types of tea, from look and feel, to taste and smell
• You will find out all the different aspects of how to evaluate tea quality
• You will develop an understanding of how to write a tea menu, select a tea supplier and provide tea for service
• You will learn how to care for and store all types of tea, including temperature, humidity and air flow
• You will find out about the different sizes and shapes of tea pots and tea wares, what they are used for and when
• You will learn how to organise and arrange a room for the different types of tea service and ceremony
• You will gain an understanding of tea cupping, tasting and presentation
• You will learn about pairing tea with food and understanding the different times of day for types of tea to be served
• You will be able to create a sensory experience of tea – from drinking to evaluation
• You will learn the skills for building your own tea business – be that as a supplier, tea room, tea shop, tea lounge or tea bar – including what to look for in the market, how to promote and the different aspects to succeed

From Leaf to Cup
Experience firsthand the journey from leaf to cup. We will visit the tea gardens of Darjeeling and learn about the different seasons, when to harvest and how to pick the tea. We will discuss the terroir – the environmental conditions, from altitude to soil type, which give the various types of tea many of their distinctive aspects.

From here we will go to the tea factories and learn the different processing steps for different types of tea. We will gain an understanding of the different types of machinery used throughout all the stages of the manufacturing process.

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