Prerequisite: Japanese Tea Foundation Course Certificate. Take your technical skills to the next level. Building on the Foundation Course, this 2-day intensive delves into the professional side of the Japanese tea industry. You will explore regional variations, advanced production methods, and the nuances of tea cultivars. Please confirm you meet the requirements before signing up for this course. Contact us if you have any questions. Advanced Mastery: Regional Exploration: Understand how terroir and climate in regions like Shizuoka, Uji, and Kagoshima influence the final cup. Cultivar Identification: Dive deeper into the characteristics of specific tea cultivars beyond Yabukita. Professional Evaluation: Refine your sensory skills by evaluating more complex teas, including Kabusecha, Tamaryokucha, and Wakoucha. Industry Insights: Learn about the current landscape of the Japanese tea industry, from auction systems to modern export trends. Your registration includes: 8 Hours of Instruction: Covering advanced theory and practical tasting over two days. Curated Tastings: Professional evaluation of high-grade, rare, and lesser-known Japanese teas. GJTea Handbook & Presentation: A printed guide with reading references and tasting sheets. Presentations will be shared in PDF format. Hands-on Practice: Use of professional tea evaluation tools and traditional teaware during class sessions. Global Japanese Tea Association Certificate: Awarded upon successful completion and passing of the intermediate exam. This is a 2-day course and you must attend both days to complete the course. See Course Details below for more information on course dates & format.