Teas of Japan

In this unit you’ll trace tea’s arrival from China to Japan, its transformation in the monasteries, and its rebirth in minimalist cafés – and as  bottled tea in modern vending machines. You’ll discover Japan’s distinctive tea styles and learn how traditional Japanese tea culture is evolving with new generations and tastes.

Speciality Teas
Through exploring high grade sencha, hojicha, gyokuro and wakocha, you’ll learn how shading, steaming and cultivars influence flavour and how innovation is bringing new Japanese teas to a global audience.

Live Tasting Tutorial
You’ll also have the opportunity to join a live tasting tutorial with the Japanese tea specialist Asako Steward. This guided online tasting will help you get the best from the extremely rare, award-winning teas sent out to you.  You can make notes on your experience in the  downloadable Tea Journal which supports your tasting vocabulary and sensory development.

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. This will ensure you have the grounding and confidence to choose, share and enjoy many other Japanese teas. 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.   

Qualification
When you have passed the MCQs you’ll receive an OCN London digital badge to demonstrate your understanding of these Teas of Japan.

This is a core unit in the World Tea Diploma