Academy talks and tastings
Joyful, informative, interactive learning
We offer a lively programme of events including interviews with tea farmers from all corners of the world, visits to private tea museums and guided online tastings where we send you the teas in advance. These interactive experiences are open to everyone interested in tea.
Empire in a Cup: A Historic London Tea Tour
Saturday 27th April 1pm, in-person
OPEN FOR BOOKING
Join the UKTA and Lisa Honan CBE, former Governor of St Helena, for a walking tour of the City of London’s streets to discover the story of tea.
The Leafies: Taste the Winning Teas
Sunday 21st April 10am, Online
FULLY BOOKED
An unmissable chance to taste some of the exceptional teas that won awards at The Leafies 2023.
The Leafies: Taste the Winning Teas, Part 2
Sunday 26th May 10am, Online
SECOND EVENT ADDED DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND!
NOW OPEN FOR BOOKING
A chance to taste MORE of the fantastic teas from winners of The Leafies 2023.
Quelle eau pour mon thé? Qualité et technologies de filtration
FOR THE FRENCH TEA-LOVERS / POUR LES AMATEURS DE THÉ FRANÇAIS
JEUDI 16 MAI, 13H30 – 14H15 CEST
Profitez d’un évènement de courte durée GRATUIT ! Adrien Poncet – directeur de la division professionnelle Brita France – nous partagera ses connaissances sur la filtration de l’eau pour le thé.
Indonesian Tea and Chocolate Pairing
Saturday 18th May 9.30am, Online
NOW OPEN FOR BOOKING
We will taste teas from the wonderful Harendong Estate alongside different chocolates.
An Evening of Darjeeling Tea with Kevin Gascoyne
COMING SOON
Thursday 13th June 6pm, Online
Explore this year’s Darjeeling First Flush teas with Indian tea specialist, Kevin Gascoyne.
Four Famous Firs of Wuyi Rock Tea with Juyan Webster
COMING SOON
Tuesday 16th July 6pm, Online
Join our Chinese Tea tutor Juyan Webster to taste the four famous “fir” teas: Da Hong Pao, Bai Ji Guan, Shui Jin Gui and Tie Duo Han.
Japanese Tea Cultivars with Asako Steward
COMING SOON
Saturday 31st August 9.30am, Online
A fascinating comparative tasting – we will taste and assess four Japanese sencha teas, each made from a different cultivar.
Zealong: Organic Teas from New Zealand
COMING SOON
September, date TBC, Online
Winners of the Lifetime Achievement Award at The Leafies 2023, Zealong started growing tea in Waikato, New Zealand in the mid 90s and is now renowned for its superb organic teas.
Six Ancient Kilns of Japan: An evening of Japanese ceramics with Anne Walther
COMING SOON
Wednesday 23rd October 6pm, Online
Art historian and Japanese ceramics expert Anne Walther will introduce you to the ceramics of the Six Ancestral Kilns of Bizen, while you taste an extremely rare Japanese “White Sencha” from UKTA tutor Sujin Lee.
Thai or Taiwanese tea? Taiwan’s influence on Thai tea farming and production
COMING SOON
November, date TBC, Online
Join Chau-Jean Lin, our Taiwanese tea tutor, in exploring how the Taiwanese tea industry influenced tea making in Thailand.
Virtual Christmas Tea Party with Jane Pettigrew
COMING SOON
Saturday 7th December 2pm, Online
Bring your best tea party vibes and Join Jane for this fun festive event as the whole group has afternoon tea together, and discusses different celebration traditions from around the world.
Intro to Tea
In-person training: 1 day @ The RAC Club, Pall Mall, London UK
Dates TBC
This course introduces you to the essential aspects of tea and provides an enjoyable introduction for both amateur and professional tea lovers.