Fabulous experience that enabled us to dive deep in the world of Taiwanese teas I am very grateful for the opportunity,

台湾茶といっても烏龍茶と東方美人、蜜香紅茶、しか知りませんでした。この講座を受けて、まず、これ程はっきりと分類されていることに驚きました。どのようにしてあの味わいが生まれたか、製造方法も詳しく知ることで、より理解しやすくなりました。例えば製造不良が出た時もどこに原因があるかの考察もつきやすいことも考えると、茶業の発展には欠かせない学びであることを実感しました。 体系的に学ぶことができたおかげで、今までの経験とようやくかみあい、府に落ちた点が沢山あります。さらに、経験を重ねて、どのようにしてあの味わいが生まれたかを見極めていきたいと思います。 また、台湾客家茶文化館では、貴重な茶葉「黄柑」を見るだけでなく揉むことができ、感動しました。日本との機械の違いもわかり、大変深い学びを頂くことができて、感謝しています。

My experience preparing for the TBRS certification has been incredibly fulfilling, offering a deep introduction to Taiwanese tea. I’ve gained a greater appreciation for the craftsmanship behind different styles, from fragrant oolongs to more oxidized teas. Learning about terroir, processing techniques, and tasting has enriched both my knowledge and sensory awareness. The experience has expanded my palate and also deepened my respect for tea culture in Taiwan. As someone who looks forward to open a tea house in the near future, this has been an inspiring and enriching journey.

I find the tea certification very educational and is an eye opening programme for me. The instructor is also very good, everything was explained in detailed. I was immersed in the programme and went back to Malaysia with a new found knowledge on Taiwanese Tea. I hope there is an advance tea programme for me to subscribe to.

"This has been a truly wonderful journey to deeply understand Taiwanese tea. Guided by the experienced and generous Jose and Iris from Yang Tea, I have, over the past several weeks, gained invaluable knowledge in both the theoretical and practical aspects, which has greatly deepened my appreciation for Taiwanese specialty teas. The richness of the academic component of this certification would not have been complete without the hands-on experience we gained from visiting tea plantations and factories. Additionally, crafting our own high mountain wulong at Yang Tea (梨山建一茶業)’s facilities was the perfect way to fully experience the process from start to finish. I’m excited about the work TBRS has been doing to promote Taiwanese tea, and I look forward to seeing the developments they will continue to drive in the near future through thorough research and creative innovation.