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Designed for tea professionals and others who are truly passionate about the leaf, these in-depth, intensive, study programs provide unparalleled, hands-on experiences. Each comprehensive course teaches and trains while you live the life of the real tea planters. Develop functional skills and gain the invaluable knowledge that only comes from doing. Learn history, culture, production, cultivation, tasting, trading, research, and more.

 

Program Features   Program Highlights

 
Study Directly from Experts
Learn Tea History and Culture
Develop Professional Tasting Skills
Train in Tea Picking And Production
Gain Invaluable First Hand Experience
Enjoy Local Tea Customs
Visit The Vibrant Tea Auction
Attend Focused Tea Lectures
Explore Famous Historical Sites
Tour Tea Gardens And Factories

 

Emersion: Darjeeling
 

The most world renowned name in India tea is Darjeeling. Highly prized for their marvelous complexity, elegant nuances and enticing aromas,  some Darjeeling teas are the most expensive in the world. On this very unique program, you will study and practice the art of Darjeeling tea making under the tutelage of some of the foremost experts in the field. Visit several tea estates for comparative perspectives and see their special areas of excellence. Attend a private lecture on current issues at the tea research institute. Meet with cornerstone figures in the Darjeeling tea industry to learn tea history, trade, cultivation and production as well as social and ecological topics. Visit a famous tea broker and attend the fast-paced tea auction.  Experience the life of the original tea planters as you roll up your sleeves and spend several days on the picturesque Glenburn tea estate learning each aspect of tea making including plucking, manufacturing, grading, evaluating and packing. Hosted by the Prakash family and staff, rest in the comfort of the estate bungalows, lovingly restored to their original splendor.    More...

   
Emersion: Assam
  Assam is one of the largest tea production areas of the world. It supplies over 55% of India's total tea production and its teas are savored as single estate teas as well as an essential ingredient in world famous blends. The buddy, second flush teas are some of the most sought-after by black tea lovers and appreciated for their rich, malty, sweet and fruity qualities. This program focuses on production, history, propagation and evaluation of these exceptional teas. Work side by side and under the tutelage of tea pickers and managers. Attend the tea auction in Guwahati, one of the largest in the world. Meet with tea brokers and attend classes at the Tea Research Institute to learn the latest in tea production techniques and issues.  More...
Emersion: Nilgiri -  Details Coming Soon
   
Emersion: China Green Tea - 1 -  Details Coming Soon
   
Emersion: China Green Tea - 2 -  Details Coming Soon
   
Emersion: China Black Tea
  Tea is said to have been "discovered" in China's Southwest Yunnan Province over 5000 years ago. Yunnan Black tea or "Dian Hong" is one of the most consumed black teas in the world and perhaps the birthplace of black tea. The unique natural environment inspires a vast range of possibilities in tea making and this program will explore in depth the fragrant world of black tea. Guided by a variety of tea experts, our home will be the tea gardens and factories of Lincang - the cradle of black tea. besides the modern techniques, you will also learn the ancient tea processing methods as well as step into the past on a section of the fabled Tea/Horse Road. More...
Emersion: China Oolong Tea
  Black Dragon is the translation of Oolong and on this program you will explore and delve deep into the world of "semi-oxidized" teas. Ranging inbetween green and black teas, oolongs cover a spectrum from bright and green to nearly black and fruity. Each has its own distinct processing method and character. Fujian Province is the origin of oolongs but styles can vary greatly from North to South. So, we'll start our study in Southern AnXi - famous for Tie Guan Yin and finish in Northern Wuyi Shan - hometown to many teas, especially the darker oolongs known as Rock Tea or Yan Cha. Attend class at Wuyi University as well as receive tutelage in the intricate processing steps from several master tea makers. Lectures include tea bush propagation and developments and daily instruction in tea plucking and factory training.   More...
Emersion: Pu Er Tea -  Details Coming Soon
   
Emersion: Ceylon -  Details Coming Soon
   
Emersion: Japan -  Details Coming Soon
   
Emersion: Taiwan -  Details Coming Soon
   

  These exceptional study programs are packed full of exciting, educational, authentic and memorable experiences, sure to delight both professionals and devoted tea drinkers. Due to their unique nature, space is limited, so please make your reservations early.
 
 



 
 

 

 


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