Tea Making Course in Kumaon, India

Study how tea is made at origin, with professional instruction in a brand new specialty tea factory that's owned by local tea farmers and Young Mountain Tea! You'll gain first-hand experience with every step of tea's journey from seed to plant to processing to cup. Instruction and curriculum led by Nigel Melican, who designed and equipped the tea factory you'll study in, on one of his final tea tours.  DATES: OCTOBER 18-26, 2024 HIGHLIGHTS An 8-day intensive and immersive curriculum in Kumaon, India, one of India's first tea regions that's making a comeback led by local women farmers. Hands-on workshops including tea harvesting, processing, cupping and more. The processing and cupping will be inside a factory that Nigel designed and equipped. This factory is funded by USAID, Frontier Co-op, Acumen, and Young Mountain Tea.  In-depth lectures covering cultivation, processing, biochemistry, and more. In addition, many conversations about tea happen outside the class room, with tea farm