CORE.01 Essentials of Camellia Sinensis – World Tea Academy

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CORE.01 Essentials of Camellia Sinensis Resources

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Week 1: Camellia sinensis: One plant produces six types and hundreds of kinds of tea.

Part One – Introduction to The three factors

Part Two – The First Factor: The specific variety or cultivar of the Camellia sinensis plant 3 Topics

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Getting to know Camellia Sinensis

A New Family Tree

Mother Nature’s Tea Garden

Part Three – Camellia sinensis’ Life as a Plant 5 Topics

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The Hazards of Plant Life

The Structure of a Plant

The Structure and Function of a Leaf

The Structure of a Plant Cell

The Chemical Composition of a Tea Leaf

Part Four – The Cultivar in Our Cup 1 Topic

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Botanical Perspectives

CORE.01 Assignments Week 1

CORE.01 Assignment Week 1.2 & Quiz 1 Quiz

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CORE.01 Week 1 Quiz

Week 2: The Second Factor and the Six Types of Tea

Part One – The Second Factor: The ways the leaves are processed 7 Topics

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The Six Stages of Processing

Stage 1: Plucking – Harvesting The Leaves

Stage 2: Withering

Stage 3: Rolling and Shaping

Stage 4: Oxidation

Stage 5: Firing

Stage 6: Sorting

Part Two – The Six Types of Tea 6 Topics | 1 Quiz

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CORE.01 Week 2 Quiz

Week 3: Introduction to Sensory Evaluation and Professional Tea Cupping

Professional Cupping in the Tea Industry

The Three Critical Variables to Control in Cupping

Professional Cupping at Home

CORE.01 Assignment Week 3

CORE.01 Final Quiz

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