About this Event
DATES:
- Friday, January 15 (9:00 am - 5:00 pm)
- Saturday, January 16 (9:00 am - 5:00 pm)
- Sunday, January 17 (9:00 am - 5:00 pm)
*students will have 1 hour for lunch
TEA 101 SCHEDULE:
- Friday, January 15 (9:00 am - 5:00 pm)
- Saturday, January 16 (9:00 am - 11:00 am)
TEA 102 SCHEDULE:
- Saturday, January 16 (11:00am - 5:00 pm)
- Sunday, January 17 (9:00 am - 5:00 pm)
- If you are only planning on taking 102, you must have already taken TEA 101
LOCATION: YWCA Calgary, 1715 17 Ave SE (Calgary, Alberta)
T EA 101: Introduction to Tea
This course will provide an introduction on the history of the origin of tea. You will learn how to differentiate the types of tea as well as the tea grading standards used in the industry.
T EA 102: Regions of the World
Students will examine in detail the principal tea-growing regions of the world. Develop a fundamental understanding of tea – its evolution and its influence on culture and world events.
Registration includes:
- Digital course material
Registration deadline: December 13, 2026
COURSE DETAILS:
- This is an intensive program where all for TEA 101 & 102 will be covered over 3 days, including tastings, presentations, blind tasting and multiple choice exam.
- Students will be sent digital copies of the course books one week before class starts.
- If a student fails a portion of the testing, they will not be required to retake the entire course. Rather they will have the opportunity to re-take that portion at a future in-person session.
TRAVEL DETAILS:
- As this course requires a minimum number of students to proceed, we strongly advise students to refrain from booking travel or accommodations until the course has been formally confirmed (by December 15). Should you choose to make such arrangements prior to confirmation, we recommend selecting fully refundable options. Please note that the Tea & Herbal Association of Canada bears no responsibility for, and will not reimburse, any travel, accommodation, or related expenses incurred.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
- Students can cancel their registration up to 5-weeks before the start date for a refund minus a $50 CAD service fee. After that there is no refund. To cancel registration email [email protected].
I NSTRUCTOR: Tory Miller
Tory Miller is the TEO of Vic and Jo Tea Co. and is the in-person instructor for THAC’s in-person Tea Sommelier® program in Calgary and Vancouver. Her company, Vic and Jo Tea Co. is a celebration of all things tea – from curating special tea moments in your life, wearing your love for tea in their apparel collection and providing fun, interactive ways to educate those who are just starting their tea journey.
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YWCA Calgary, 1715 17 Avenue Southeast, Calgary, Canada
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