One-month Journey through Aromas: Chinese Tea Study Tour
Tea is the soul of Chinese civilization. For thousands of years, it has linked mountains and rivers, connected traditions and daily life, and carried the elegance and wisdom of the East. We proudly launch the Chinese Tea Study Tour in Fresh April and Golden October, designed for global tea enthusiasts, scholars, journalists, merchants, and cultural explorers. This is not just a trip—it is a pilgrimage to the roots of tea, an immersion into authentic Chinese culture, and a journey to discover legendary tea mountains and timeless landscapes.
Why Join Us?
Professional & Systematic： Led by senior tea experts and certified instructors, combining offline courses, on-site production research, tasting, and hands‑on practice.
Authentic Origin Experience： Walk into core tea areas, communicate with tea farmers and masters, and witness the full process from fresh leaf to cup.
Cultural Immersion： Experience local customs, intangible cultural heritage, tea arts, and the elegance of Tang‑Song tea rituals.
Premium Network： Gather global tea lovers and industry practitioners to share insights, expand cooperation, and build long‑term partnerships.
Classic Routes： Carefully designed two sessions covering green, yellow, white, oolong, black, dark, and Pu’er teas, plus tea ware and cultural sites.
Beyond Tea Culture： Tour iconic historical and cultural sites, explore local customs, food, crafts, and folk traditions, so you can understand Chinese history, lifestyle, and aesthetic DNA in depth.
Fresh April Session (Tentative)
Tea Sommelier Offline Course｜Apr 1–4｜Nanjing
Anhui Tea Tour (Green & Yellow Tea)｜Apr 5–8｜Nanjing → Liu’an
Jiangxi Tea Wares Tour｜Apr 8–11｜Liu’an → Jingdezhen
Fujian White Tea Tour｜Apr 12–15
Yunnan Tea Tour (Pu’er, White, Oolong, Black)｜Apr 15–24｜Kunming → Jingmai → Menghai → Yiwu → Pu’er → Kunming
Fujian Rock Oolong & Black Tea Tour｜Apr 24–28｜Wuyi Mountain
TOTT (Tea Training of Tea Trainers)｜Apr 29–30｜Wuyi Mountain
Golden October Session
Tea Sommelier Offline Course｜Oct 1–4｜Kunming
Yunnan Tea Tour (Pu’er, White, Oolong, Black)｜Oct 5–15｜Kunming → Jingmai → Menghai → Yiwu → Pu’er → Lincang → Kunming
Pu’er Tea Professional Course｜Oct 16–19｜Kunming
Sichuan Tour (Dark, Yellow, Green Tea)｜Oct 20–25｜Kunming → Chengdu → Ya’an → Chengdu
Tang & Song Dynasty Tea Culture Experience｜Oct 26–28｜Xi’an
TOTT (Tea Training of Tea Trainers)｜Oct 29–30｜Xi’an
Tea enthusiasts, collectors, and life connoisseurs pursuing quality and culture.
Tea scholars, researchers, journalists, and writers focusing on tea culture and industry.
Tea merchants, café owners, buyers, and entrepreneurs are seeking quality sources and cooperation.
Cultural travelers who love Chinese traditions, local customs, and heritage sites.
Length: 1 month (flexible scheduling based on harvest seasons: April to October).
Location: The main Chinese tea areas
Cost: An Accommodation fee is charged.
This study tour is more than a training program—it’s a transformational journey into the heart of tea culture. By working alongside tea masters, participants will gain unparalleled expertise while contributing to the preservation of this global heritage.
Important information!
If you miss the two regular sessions, the tea study tour will be customized, and you will finish a project based on your experience and requirements; however, there are some things you must finish:
The tea sommelier course, you can attend the tea sommelier course in person for free(an extra accommodation fee will be charged) if you have finished this level before, or pay half of the school fee for taking the tea sommelier course in person if you take the self-paced learning on UDEMY, and get the completion certification.
Tea practice, covering the harvest leaves, processing of six kinds of tea, tea tasting, and tea table designing, etc.
Finish writing a paper on your experience or interests at Tea Mountains, and deliver the presentation.
Tuition Inclusions
We strive to make high-quality tea education accessible while maintaining exceptional value. You can join the whole-month tea trip or parts of the trips which fit you. Please contact us for details.
1. Tutoring on the practical learning about tea tasting, tea brewing, tea processing, etc.
2. IACT certification
3. Accommodation
4. Basic Chinese learning
5. Tea supplier chain, if you want to open your own tea business.
About the scholarship: While this particular program does not include a scholarship, the positive alternative is the availability of some paid mini-projects. These projects can offer a valuable way to gain experience while earning a stipend to support your living expenses.
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