TEA BARISTA TRAINING
EUROPEAN SPECIALTY TEA ASSOCIATION (ESTA) TRAINING:
We are proud to be one of the first Authorised Tea Certifiers in the UK. Esther also gained second place in the UK Tea Tasting competition ran by ESTA in 2023.
With tea being such a historic and iconic drink for British culture, and of course having been a global staple for thousands of years, it is so important that we brew it correctly and understand it, as much as we do with coffee.
We offer the following courses:
INTRODUCTION TO TEA
This course is a standalone Introduction to Tea, but it provides the necessary background to develop your skills through other modules at Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced level.
Introduction to Tea is an ideal course for anyone who is new to the tea industry or just wants to know more about this amazing beverage: Newbies to speciality tea, cafés, tea houses, baristas, tea enthusiasts, new tea businesses.
This course has been designed to combine theory and practical activities where the student can learn and practice new skills in every session.
Students will receive tea and herbal samples to conduct the practical activities. Introduction to tea can be done online and in classroom. Course overview
1. What is tea?
2. Camellia sinensis
3. Botanicals
4. Introduction to sensory
5. Importance of temperature and water
6. The art of brewing
7. Tea is more than a beverage
INTRO TO TEA FOR HOSPITALITY:
This course is an Introduction to Tea, but the focus is more on the hospitality industry. While basic tea knowledge is covered, the course goes more in depth in serving tea in a hospitality
environment, the standards and challenges.
Introduction to Tea for Hospitality is an ideal course for new staff members in a café, restaurant or hotel, who need an understanding of the basics of tea, while understanding best practices for the hospitality industry.
This course has been designed to combine theory and practical activities where the student can learn and practice new skills in every session. Students will receive tea, and herbal samples to conduct the practical activities.
Introduction to Tea for hospitality can be done online and in classroom.
Course overview
1. Camellia sinensis
2. Botanicals
3. Importance of water
4. Brewing tea
5. Tea serving standards
6. Art of recommending tea
7. Tea-food pairing
TEA BARISTA: FOUNDATION/INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCE
Currently the foundation programme is the only one that has been launched whilst ESTA continue to develop the curriculum for intermediate and advanced.
This course provides the necessary understanding for a barista or shop owner working in a café on a foundation level. Tea Barista Foundation is an ideal course for anyone who has a professional interest in tea and wants to know more about brewing and serving this amazing beverage.
This course has been designed to mainly focus on practical skills including brewing and tasting tea and will further cover a basic knowledge of tea, hygiene and workflow behind the bar and will touch on customer service skills and menu building.
Tea Barista Foundation can be done online and in classroom.
Students need to pass an online written exam and get a positive Tea Barista – skills report from the Authorised Tea Certifier, teaching the course, to achieve the certificate for Tea Barista Foundation.
Course overview
1. Tea vs Coffee
2. Tea, botanicals and blends
3. Storage understanding
4. Hygiene & Workspace management
5. Importance of water
6. Tea Brewing Fundamentals & Methods
7. Tea Tasting Tools
8. Café Management & Customer Service
9. Common Brewing Tools
10. Popular tea menu extensions
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