About this Event
DATES:
- Friday, February 5 (9:00 am - 5:00 pm)
- Saturday, February 6 (9:00 am - 5:00 pm)
- Sunday, February 7 (9:00 am - 5:00 pm)
*students will have 1 hour for lunch
TEA 101 SCHEDULE:
- Friday, February 5 (9:00 am - 5:00 pm)
- Saturday, February 6 (9:00 am - 11:00 am)
TEA 102 SCHEDULE:
- Saturday, February 6 (11:00am - 5:00 pm)
- Sunday, February 7 (9:00 am - 5:00 pm)
- If you are only planning on taking 102, you must have already taken TEA 101
LOCATION: 918 Bathurst Centre for Culture, Arts, Media and Education (918 Bathurst St., Toronto)
TEA 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.
TEA 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: January 8, 2027
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: Katie Cyr
Katie’s first experience with tea comes in the memory of drinking Irish Breakfast with her grandmother out of delicate teacups. Today, she carries the same reverence and passion for the art of tea into her day to day life. Katie founded The Monarch Tea Co. in late 2013 with the vision of bringing together the traditional eloquence of tea time with a modern twist. As a Certified TAC Tea Sommelier® Professional, Katie loves to explore the world of tea with others. Her favourite tea is Cream Earl Grey & Genmaicha.
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918 Bathurst Centre for Culture, Arts, Media and Education, 918 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Canada
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