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
Duration: 6 weeks
Dates: Â 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: Â Blind Cupping, Written exam (online), Live oral presentation (GoTo Meeting) – June 12, 2023
Registration deadline: May 3, 2023
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