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)
Registration starts on Nov 20, 2026
Tea Sommelier Offline Course Part 1 & Nanjing( Rain Flower Tea )Study Tour｜Apr 1–4｜Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province
Tea Sommelier Offline Course Part 2 & Anhui (Green & Yellow Tea) Study Tour｜Apr 5–8｜Liu’an City, Anhui Province
Tea Sommelier Offline Course Part 3 & Jingdezhen( Ceramic Tea Wares )Study Tour｜Apr 8–11 ｜ Jingdezhen, Jiangxi Province
Tea Sommelier Offline Course Part 4 & Fuding (White Tea ) Study Tour｜Apr 11–14 ｜ Fuding, Fujian Province
Tea Sommelier Offline Course Part 5 & Fujian( Rock Oolong & Black Tea) Study Tour｜Apr 14–19｜Wuyi Mountain, Province
Tea Sommelier Offline Course Part 6 & Yunnan (Pu’er, White and Black Tea) Study Tour｜Apr 20–27｜Yunnan Province
TOTT (Tea Training of Tea Trainers)｜Apr 28–29｜Kunming, Yunnan Province
New Chinese Style Beverage Class｜May 1 – 4｜Kunming, Yunnan Province
Golden October Session (Tentative)
Registration starts on May 1, 2027
Tea Sommelier Course Part 1 & Xi’an (Tang and Song Dynasty Tea Culture) Study Tour｜Sep 15 - 20 ｜Xi’an
Tea Sommelier Course Part 2 & Sichuan (Dark, Yellow, Green Tea) Study Tour｜Sep 20 –25｜Chengdu→Mending → Emeishan
Tea Sommelier Course Part 3 & Yunnan (Pu’er, White, Black Tea)Study Tour｜Sep 26–Oct 6｜ Xishuangbanna → Yiwu → Pu’er → Jingmai → Menghai →Kunming
TOTT (Tea Training of Tea Trainers)｜Oct 8 –9｜Kunming, Yunnan Province
Pu’er Tea Professional Course｜Oct 11–14｜Kunming, Yunnan Province
Together, these experiences help us understand Chinese tea not simply as a collection of tea varieties, but as a living cultural system.
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. Get CNY 1000 off the school fee for taking the tea sommelier course in person if you complete the self-paced learning on UDEMY and earn the completion certificate.
Tea practice, covering the harvest leaves, processing of six kinds of tea, tea tasting, and tea table design, 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 full-month tea trip or parts of it that 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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About the early-bird price: We will cover the long-distance transportation fee between different provinces during the tea study tour trip for participants who make a reservation 3 months in advance.
Ready for the Chinese Tea Study Tour Golden October Session 2027👇
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