Where every tea expert begins
Our World Tea Diploma provides a broader, deeper dive into the most famous teas of the world as well as expert knowledge of the rare, wild and experimental. Your tutors are all regional specialists, who have lived and worked in their specific area of expertise. They will introduce you to a diverse selection of teas, contextualized in the history and culture of each region, bringing each tea to life with relevant stories and anecdotes. You brew and taste the teas together, assessing the teas’ characteristics as you learn, tapping into the extensive knowledge of your expert tutors.
This unit starts with a concise, self-guided learning exercise to provide an essential understanding of the culture, history and production of regional teas from China. On completion of the MCQs (multiple choice questions) the second part of the unit is to join an expert tutor-guided session.
This will take you through the brewing and tasting of high grade teas selected from the different regions of China.
Tutor observation is used to assess achievement of this unit. A Digital Badge is then awarded.
This unit starts with a concise, self-guided learning exercise to provide an essential understanding of the culture, history and production of regional teas from Japan. On completion of the MCQs (multiple choice questions) the second part of the unit is to join an expert tutor-guided session.
This will take you through the brewing and tasting of high grade teas selected from the different regions of Japan.
Tutor observation is used to assess achievement of this unit. A Digital Badge is then awarded.
This unit starts with a concise, self-guided learning exercise to provide an essential understanding of the culture, history and production of regional teas from Taiwan. On completion of the MCQs (multiple choice questions) the second part of the unit is to join an expert tutor-guided session.
This will take you through the brewing and tasting of high grade teas selected from the different regions of Taiwan.
Tutor observation is used to assess achievement of this unit. A Digital Badge is then awarded.
This unit starts with a concise, self-guided learning exercise to provide an essential understanding of the culture, history and production of regional teas from India. On completion of the MCQs (multiple choice questions) the second part of the unit is to join an expert tutor-guided session.
This will take you through the brewing and tasting of high grade teas selected from the different regions of India.
Tutor observation is used to assess achievement of this unit. A Digital Badge is then awarded.
This unit starts with a concise, self-guided learning exercise to provide an essential understanding of the culture, history and production of regional teas from Sri Lanka. On completion of the MCQs (multiple choice questions) the second part of the unit is to join an expert tutor-guided session.
This will take you through the brewing and tasting of high grade teas selected from the different regions of Sri Lanka.
Tutor observation is used to assess achievement of this unit. A Digital Badge is then awarded.
This unit starts with a concise, self-guided learning exercise to provide an essential introduction and understanding of the culture, history and production of the artisan teas from each country.
On completion of the MCQs (multiple choice questions) the second part of the unit is to join an expert tutor-guided session.
This will take you through the brewing and tasting of hand-crafted teas selected from the different regions.
Tutor observation is used to assess achievement of this unit. A Digital Badge is then awarded.
This unit starts with a concise, self-guided learning exercise to provide an essential understanding of the culture, history and production of regional teas from Africa with a focus on artisan teas.
On completion of the MCQs (multiple choice questions) the second part of the unit is to join an expert tutor-guided session.
This will take you through the brewing and tasting of artisan teas selected from the different regions of Africa.
Tutor observation is used to assess achievement of this unit. A Digital Badge is then awarded.
Exploring more teas from Japan, this unit builds on Tea from Japan: Part 1, giving further insight into the range of distinctive teas available.
It begins with a concise, self-guided learning exercise to provide an essential understanding of the culture, history and production of more regional teas from Japan.
On completion of the MCQs (multiple choice questions) the second part of the unit is to join an expert tutor-guided session.
This will take you through the brewing and tasting of a further selection of high grade teas from different regions of Japan.
Tutor observation is used to assess achievement of this unit. A Digital Badge is then awarded.
Exploring teas from China, this unit builds on Tea from China: Part 1, giving further insight into the range of teas available from the birthplace of tea cultivation.
It begins with a concise, self-guided learning exercise to provide an essential understanding of the culture, history and production of more regional teas from China.
On completion of the MCQs (multiple choice questions) the second part of the unit is to join an expert tutor-guided session.
This will take you through the brewing and tasting of a further selection of high grade teas from different regions of China.
Tutor observation is used to assess achievement of this unit. A Digital Badge is then awarded.
Does tea have actually have any health benefits? And what is the evidence?
Here we explore the claims and evidence-based research to ensure you can address the common misconceptions, queries and concerns.
We also look at UKTA recommendations to the tea industry on new research into potential health benefits.
A look at what ESG means when buying tea for the professional and the consumer.
What do the main certifications mean for the producer and to the consumer? Are they essential, important or meaningless?
What to expect from companies selling tea and how to choose those that demonstrate clear values around ethical practice, sustainability and transparency in the value chain.
Exploring more teas from China, this unit builds on Tea from China: Part 1, giving further insight into the range of teas available from the birthplace of tea cultivation.
It begins with a concise, self-guided learning exercise to provide an essential understanding of the culture, history and production of more regional teas from China.
On completion of the MCQs (multiple choice questions) the second part of the unit is to join an expert tutor-guided session.
This will take you through the brewing and tasting of a further selection of high grade teas from different regions of China.
Tutor observation is used to assess achievement of this unit. A Digital Badge is then awarded.