Certificate for International Certificate Class of Taiwan Specialty Tea
I really enjoyed all the activities we did and the establishments we visited. I appreciated how interactive the businesses were with us and how we were able to take things home that we made. I loved all the hosts and people who helped us. I felt so welcomed and part of the Taiwan community.
私が、初めて中国茶を習ったのは、マレーシアでした。中国潮州出身の工夫茶の味に、日本で飲んでいたサントリーの烏龍茶は、一体何だったのか⁉︎と驚かされました。 その後、台湾に住み、高山茶の花の香りが、香り付けされたものではなく、製法による自然のものと知り、またもや大変驚き、もっとお茶のことを知りたいと思いました。 駐在した国では、英語・中国語で、お茶を学んだので、今ひとつ分かりづらく、自分の知識に自信が持てずにいました。 今回、ご縁があり、李浩麗先生を紹介して頂き、試験を受けることになり、台湾茶について、日本語でしっかりと学ぶことが出来ました。 台湾茶の歴史、品種、製法、茶葉の化学成分、茶葉評価など知識に自信がつきました。 中でも、フレーバーホイールは、とても役立ちました。お茶の味や香りなど、どう表現して良いかわからなかったので、とても助かりました。 製茶体験では、自分の手で葉を揉み、大変ながらもだんだんと香りが変わっていくことに、大きな喜びを感じ、また、お茶作りの大変さを痛感しました。これらの体験から、茶農家さんが、本当に丁寧にお茶を作られていることを実感し、美味しいお茶には、やはり、それなりの理由があることに納得しました。 私は、この知識を活かして、台湾茶の普及をしていきたいと思っています 身体や心が、ちょっと疲れた時に、一杯のお茶の香りと味で、多くの人にホッとした時間を持ってもらいたいです。 日本が、台湾のお茶産業に、深く関わりがあったことを心から嬉しく思います。
The experience of this trip to Taiwan was very meaningful to me, both because of the richness of the knowledge shared by the tea professionals, Iris and José Ellena Salinas from Yang Tea, and above all because of their warmth and kindness. I truly enjoyed all the activities we took part in: visiting the plantations, learning about tea processing, attending technical classes, and participating in tastings. I also found great beauty in Taiwan’s landscape and its culture. It was very interesting to learn about their teas and to take on the challenge of completing the TBRS certification. I am deeply grateful to everyone who dedicated their time and effort to make this experience possible.
今回の研修で新芳春茶行に訪問し、台湾茶の始まり、歴史を学びました。 新芳春行の数字【3】にまつわる話、当時使っていたお茶の作製に使われた機械、展示されているその当時の写真などを見るに触れ、その当時の様子が浮かび上がってきました。このようにして現在の台湾茶があるのだと思うと感慨深かったです。 今、美味しくいただける台湾茶はこれまで関わった沢山の人々の力と努力の賜物だと感謝しながら、沢山の人に台湾茶を広めていきたいと思います。
今回、台湾茶の勉強を系統だって勉強することができて、大変良かったです。 フレーバーホイールのことがわからり言語化する必要性を感じ、ただいま勉強中です。 まだまだ、わからないことも多いですが、初級試験をきっかけに これからも生涯かけて勉強し、多くの人に台湾茶の魅力を知らせていきたいと思います。 10大茶ののみくらべをするなかで、 いかに台湾茶が国の養成機関できっちりにきめられていることをわかりました。 素晴らしいことだと思います。 素晴らしい台湾茶を毎日飲み続けたいと思います。
2026-IFTCL-35-10445-001
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2026-IFTCL-35-10445-001
선생님과의 수업을 통해 대만 특색차의 종류,제다과정,특색 등을 차와 함께 수업한후 대만에 와서 시험과정을 거치고 수업으로 공부했던 대만차종의 품종,제다과정등을 직접 볼수있었던 뜻깊은 시간들이었습니다. 대만차 수업을 통해 차가 가지고 있는 문화와 역사를 같이 배울수 있는 즐거운 수업이었습니다.
2026-KPY-34-10417-001
2026-KPY-34-10417-001
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I personally found very interesting the theoretical part, videos were helpful and the final practical tasting with the recognition of the different categories of teas was the most exciting part. All this will help and give a good support when teaching tea to young students.
2026-NCHU-39-10451-001
2026-NCHU-39-10451-001
2026-NCHU-39-10451-001
Had a great time learning about Taiwanese tea through this program. I appreciate the flow of the class, it was in a good pace with good practical activities. The best part was the field trip day, where we got to experience Taiwanese tea in ways that we wouldn't have thought of. That was such a great experience.
2026-NCHU-39-10477-001
2026-NCHU-39-10477-001
2026-NCHU-39-10477-001
I was the most excited about the tea certification class when I first received the itinerary for our trip. I have always loved drinks and teas, especially after working as a barista that uses very high quality ingredients. I thought I had already known a few things about what makes a good tea. However, after receiving this kind of education and learning about flavor profiles, it opened my eyes to a whole new world of quality tea. I loved knowing that there are still people passionate about something as small as a tea leaf. I have grown appreciation for different kinds of tea and I’m so excited to share with others about what I learned.
2026-NCHU-39-10478-001
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2026-NCHU-39-10478-001
Prior to getting my International Certificate of Taiwan Specialty Tea, I had zero experience or knowledge about Taiwanese tea. Receiving the certification was an accomplishment, but what made the program even more remarkable was the hands-on learning. Being able to harvest, process, and evaluate the different teas gave me a newfound appreciation for the skill and patience that comes with every cup I drink. I especially appreciated Mr. Alex and the team’s passion for this subject and it was evident in every lesson. We learned about tea, but we also learned the culture and history behind them which made the learning experience more valuable. Thank you to everyone who was involved with this program for making the 3-day course possible. This whole experience is one that will stay with me forever.
2026-NCHU-39-10480-001
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I really enjoyed all the activities we did and the establishments we visited. I appreciated how interactive the businesses were with us and how we were able to take things home that we made. I loved all the hosts and people who helped us. I felt so welcomed and part of the Taiwan community.
2026-NCHU-39-10482-001
2026-NCHU-39-10482-001
2026-NCHU-39-10482-001
This was an amazing and insightful experience, I’m happy I got to learn more about the culture and immense myself into the tea experience fully in many different ways.
2026-NCHU-39-10483-001
2026-NCHU-39-10483-001
2026-NCHU-39-10483-001
I had such an amazing time going through this course! Not only did I learn so much about the history and details of Taiwanese tea—I got to build amazing connections with the instructors and class. These are memories and knowledge I will carry with me for the rest of my life. I have always enjoyed tea but now I smile a little extra at every new cup! Teacher Alex explained everything so well through his own insight and helped me understand the different types of tea and their own uniqueness. Thank you to everyone who made this moment happen! <3 Special shoutout to all the places we visited today! I had so much fun!
2026-NCHU-39-10484-001
2026-NCHU-39-10484-001
2026-NCHU-39-10484-001
I learned a lot of things about tea during this course. I had an interest in tea before and even had some experience with brewing, but I was not familiar with tea regions or production methods. I even developed a preference during this course and gained the ability to describe what I liked.