TEA 101 In-person class (Boston Area)

DATES:

• Saturday, May 30 (10am - 3pm)
• Sunday, May 31 (10am - 3pm)

*students will have 1 hour for lunch

LOCATION: Camp Paradise, 44 Cole St, Beverly, MA 01915(United States)

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.

Registration includes:

• Digital course material

Registration deadline: May 13, 2026

COURSE DETAILS:

• This is an intensive program where all for TEA 101 will be covered over 2 day, 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. 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 3-weeks before the start date for a refund minus a $50 CAD service fee. To cancel registration email [email protected].
  

INSTRUCTOR: Adrienne Bryan

Adrienne Bryan first tried tea in high school and ever since the first cup, she is fascinated by the complexity, nuance, and ritual behind what seemed like a simple beverage. Her interest in the art and science of tea has grown exponentially since then. Because of her academic background in archaeology, she is especially passionate about the people, stories, and history of tea and tea production around the world. Adrienne travels extensively and loves to visit local tea shops wherever she is. Adrienne is a certified THAC Tea Sommelier® Professional.

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