Teas of India

This is the story of Indian tea from Assam’s malty strength to Darjeeling’s floral elegance. This unit offers a deep exploration of India’s rich tea heritage and its modern complexity, taking in  history, culture and the people behind the leaf. 

You’ll trace how tea moved from colonial export crop to national drink and from the Himalayan slopes of Darjeeling to the river plains of Assam and the misty Blue Mountains of the south. Along the way, you’ll explore terroir, seasonal flushes, and processing styles from orthodox to CTC.

Case studies from established estates and artisan gardens explore issues of sustainability, gender equity and innovation – from biodynamic gardens in the Nilgiris to community-led production in Coonoor.

You’ll have the opportunity to join a live tasting tutori with Indian Tea Specialist Kurush Bharucha and to share the benefit of his experience through six benchmark teas. Using the downloadable Tea Journal to note this sensory learning will help you connect the tasting with the theory.

Total Learning Time
A unit in World Tea Diploma typically takes around 10 – 12 hours to complete. That includes 2 hours in the Live Tasting Session. You won’t spend all the remaining time with the online content, it includes independent tasting and evaluation activities, making notes in your Tea Journal and MCQs. It’s a flexible qualification designed to fit around your schedule.

On completion
At the end of the unit, you’ll complete a multiple-choice quiz. It will help to build a well-grounded appreciation of contemporary Indian tea.

Qualification
Once passed, you’ll receive an OCN London digital badge to demonstrate your understanding of Teas of India.

This is a core unit in the World Tea Diploma