Tea 108 – The Business of Tea (05.2023)
[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces”][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”1039″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Tea 108 – The Business of Tea
In this online course you’ll learn about the various layers that make up the tea industry—commodity trader and auctions, packers and retailers. Who are they, what do they do and what are the challenges faced in each sector.
Prerequisite: TEA 101
Note: Students are only permitted to enroll in 2 courses at the same time.
| Topics explored include: | Included in course registration: |
|---|---|
| Importers Packers Retailers Scope of the industry Market overview Government Regulations Cupping/Tasting |
Teas Two live tutorials with instructor Online learning platform – “Schoology” Videos explaining cupping/tasting Digital Course Book on learning platform |
Length: Tea 108 is a six week course, with the suggestion that you designate approximately 3 hours each week to read, watch the video, complete the cupping and participate in online discussions. There will be a live tutorial held twice for you to participate in and ask questions. One will be a compulsory live tutorial, the second will be live open office hours. Students’ marks will be based on completing the lessons in ‘Schoology’, attending the tutorial, presentation, multiple choice examination, and blind cupping[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
Duration: 6 weeks
Dates: May 8 – June 12, 2023
Live Tutorial: May 23, 2023 (12:30pm – 1pm EST & 7:30pm – 8pm EST)
Open Office: June 5, 2023 (11:30am – 12:30pm & 6pm – 7pm EST)
Exam: Blind Cupping, Written exam (online), Live oral presentation (GoTo Meeting) – June 12, 2023
Registration deadline: May 3, 2023
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
-
May 8, 2023 - June 12, 2023
12:00 am