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.
Zealong: Organic Teas from New Zealand
Sunday 22nd September 9am, Online
NOW OPEN FOR BOOKING
A wonderful chance to taste some superb organic New Zealand-grown teas from Zealong, winners of the Lifetime Achievement Award at The Leafies 2023.
Six Ancient Kilns of Japan: An evening of Japanese ceramics with Anne Walther
Wednesday 23rd October 6pm, Online
NOW OPEN FOR BOOKING
Art historian and Japanese ceramics expert Anne Walther will introduce you to the ceramics of the Six Ancestral Kilns, while you taste an extremely rare Japanese “White Sencha” from UKTA tutor Sujin Lee.
The Leafies Awards
Wednesday 6th November. Mayfair, London
NOW OPEN FOR BOOKING
Celebrate the World’s Finest Teas.
The Leafies Award Ceremony 2024.
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.