Learn Chinese tea where it truly begins.
In April 2026, the International Chinese Tea Academy invites global tea lovers to Menghai, Yunnan — the heartland of Pu’er tea — for a 4-day immersive Chinese Tea Sommelier course, combining classroom study, tea mountain fieldwork, and industry visits.

This course is designed for international tea professionals and advanced tea enthusiasts who wish to deepen their understanding of Chinese tea culture, sensory evaluation, and cultural expression — beyond short-term tasting experiences.

Why Menghai?

Menghai is not a symbol — it is the living center of Pu’er tea history, production, and innovation.
From ancient tea mountains to modern tea enterprises, Menghai represents the full ecosystem of puerh tea.

By studying here, participants do not only learn about tea — they learn from the land, the people, and the system that sustains it.

Accommodation and classes will be arranged within Menghai County, ensuring convenient access to teaching venues, tea mountains, and local tea enterprises.

Course Structure (4 Days)

April 11–13 | Core Course (3 Days)
Classroom-based learning led by certified international tea instructors:

• Chinese tea classification & processing logic

• Pu’er tea (raw & ripe): terroir, aging, tasting structure

• Tea sensory evaluation & professional vocabulary

• Tea service, storytelling, and cross-cultural communication

• How to present Chinese tea in international contexts

April 14 | Field Study Day

• Visit to Hekai Ancient Tea Mountain and Lao Banzhang area (subject to conditions)

• Hands-on learning in tea gardens

Evenings during the Training

• Visit to Menghai tea enterprises for professional exchange

  
  

Who Should Attend?

This program is ideal for:

• International tea educators & trainers

• Tea professionals working with Chinese tea

• Cultural communicators and tea writers

• Advanced tea lovers seeking structured, authentic learning

• Participants planning to join the April 15–22 International Yunnan Tea Tour

While the 4-day course can be taken independently,
we strongly recommend joining the full tea journey for a complete understanding of Chinese tea culture in context.

What You Will Gain

• A systematic understanding of Chinese tea from its origin

• Professional tasting and descriptive skills

• Cultural insight beyond books and tastings

• Direct connection with Yunnan’s tea landscape and industry

• Eligibility to continue advanced programs with the International Chinese Tea Academy

This is not a fast-track certification.
It is a long-term foundation for those who respect tea as a cultural practice, not a product.

Location & Logistics

• Location: Menghai County, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, China

• Dates: April 11–14, 2026

• Language: English (with bilingual support when needed)

• Class Size: Limited, small-group format

Course Enrollment Details

📦 Tuition Inclusions

We strive to make high-quality tea education accessible while maintaining exceptional value. Below are the details for the Chinese Tea Sommelier Course tuition:

Standard Group Class Fee

• Standard Price: USD 1080
  

• Plan B: USD 960, no certification 
  

• 
  

What’s the standard price included?

✅ 4 Days Lessons – Interactive, hands-on training with expert instructors.
✅ Complete Set of Video Lessons – For supplementary learning and review.
✅ Tea Tasting Set (20 Varieties) – An ample selection of premium teas for practical sessions.
✅ Printed Study Materials – Carefully curated textbooks and guides.
✅ Tea Brewing Set – A set of gongfu Gaiwan tea set.
✅  Free Online Retraining Seats ( a fee of USD 100 applies)

Additional Notes

• Exclusions: Accommodation, transportation, and personal purchasing.

• Payment terms and time: Full payment, one month in advance(By March 10th, 2026).

• Refund Policy: Non-refundable, as it secures your seat and covers advance material shipments.

  
  

A Note on Our Philosophy

Chinese tea cannot be understood in three days —
but three days in the right place can change how you understand tea forever.

If you are seeking depth, cultural clarity, and a respectful entry into Chinese tea from its source, this course is for you.

📩 Contact: discovercha@gmail.com / info@chineseteaacademy.org

Tea is not fast.
And neither is a real tea professional.

💰2026 Tea Sommelier Program

SCHEDULE

(Contact us for payment terms or scholarship options)