Chinese Tea Therapy
Chinese Tea Therapy is a unique natural wellness practice that blends Chinese tea culture with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory — caring for both body and emotions through a single cup of tea, without relying on medication or complex equipment. It doesn't just teach you how to brew a good pot of tea; it teaches you to understand the relationship between a tea's nature and flavour, your body constitution, and your daily state of being — so that through everyday tea drinking, you can gently relieve stress, improve sleep, and restore balance. Whether you are a beginner looking to build a solid foundation in tea, or ready to take the next step toward becoming a professionally certified Tea Therapist, this series of courses guides you progressively — transforming a love of tea into a well-grounded, evidence-informed wellness skill that lets you care for yourself and those around you.
Chinese Tea Therapy Beginner Course
Learning to truly brew a great pot of tea — starting from the very beginning — is the essential first step.
This course is rooted in Chinese tea culture, combining practical brewing techniques with introductory Tea Therapy concepts. It guides students from zero knowledge to understanding, appreciating, and brewing tea well, laying a solid foundation for further study in Chinese Tea Therapy.
Especially suitable for:
Those curious about tea culture, complete beginners, anyone preparing to pursue Tea Therapy courses, and those looking to enrich their quality of life.
What you will learn:
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Tea Basics: The characteristics of the six major tea types and how to identify them
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Correct Brewing Techniques: Mastering water temperature, steeping time, and tea quantity
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Teaware: Choosing and using common tea utensils
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Introduction to Tea Tasting: How to distinguish a tea's aroma, taste, and quality
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Tea in Everyday Life: Simple Tea Therapy concepts and daily applications
Course Highlights:
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Hands-on, step-by-step practical instruction — brewing made easy
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Small class sizes to ensure every student gets sufficient practice time
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Guided by a professional Tea Therapy trainer, blending cultural insight with practical skills
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Builds a solid foundation for advancing to the Tea Therapist certification course
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
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Independently brew a variety of common teas
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Develop a basic tea appreciation ability
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Incorporate tea brewing into daily life to enhance your physical and mental wellbeing
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Be fully prepared to pursue further Tea Therapy studies
Certification
Students who attend the training and successfully pass the assessment will receive the Junior Tea Therapist Professional Competency Certificate, and will be eligible to enrol in the Intermediate Tea Therapist training course.
(Certification details available upon enquiry)
Class Schedule: 2 sessions × 3 hours each | Total 6 hours | Small group, hands-on format
Certified Course — HK$3,500 per person
Includes:
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1 set of course notes
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A dedicated teaware set + curated tea samples (suitable for in-class use and ongoing practice)
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Junior Tea Therapist Professional Competency Certificate upon successful completion and assessment
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Assessment and certification fees included
Non-Certified Course — HK$3,000 per person
Includes:
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1 set of course notes
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A dedicated teaware set + curated tea samples (suitable for in-class use and ongoing practice)
Does not include the assessment or certificate application.
Should you wish to sit the assessment and apply for certification at a later date, a separate enrolment will be required at the prevailing fee.
Enrolment Information
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After registration, we will reach out to arrange a suitable class schedule.
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Once the class is confirmed, full payment must be made before the first session to secure your place.
Chinese Tea Therapy — Intermediate Tea Therapist Training Course
Chinese Tea Therapy is a natural wellness practice that integrates Chinese tea culture with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory. Through systematic training in both theory and practice, it helps modern people care for their body and mind in a gentler, more sustainable way.
This course invites you to rediscover the power of a single cup of tea — not merely to quench thirst, but to ease everyday discomfort, soothe emotions, and restore a more balanced pace of life.
This course is especially suitable for:
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Those interested in health, wellness, and mind-body balance who are looking for non-pharmaceutical approaches to self-care
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Regular tea drinkers who want to go deeper and understand how tea can support physical and emotional wellbeing
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Students who wish to apply Tea Therapy within a personal brand, course, workshop, or professional service in the future
Over 3 intensive, hands-on days, you will gain:
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Enhanced Capability: Master an authentic non-pharmaceutical wellness practice, strengthen your Tea Therapy skills, and increase your professional value
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Market Opportunity: Understand the growing landscape of Chinese Tea Therapy and position yourself ahead of the curve
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A Healthier Lifestyle: Embrace Tea Therapy as a quality way of living — and share that wellbeing with family and friends
This course unlocks the foundational core of Tea Therapy, backed by years of accumulated practical experience and professional expertise.
Certification
Students who attend the training and successfully pass the assessment will receive the Intermediate Tea Therapist Professional Competency Certificate.
(Certification details available upon enquiry)
Class Schedule: 3 days | Total 24 hours | Small group, hands-on format
Certified Course — HK$10,000 per person
Includes:
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1 copy of the course textbook Practical Chinese Tea Therapy
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1 set of course notes
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1 set of dedicated Chinese Tea Therapy teaware (valued at HK$350)
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1 set of Chinese Tea Therapy tea samples (valued at HK$960)
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Intermediate Tea Therapist Professional Competency Certificate upon successful completion and assessment
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Assessment and certification fees included
Non-Certified Course — HK$8,000 per person
Includes:
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1 copy of the course textbook Practical Chinese Tea Therapy
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1 set of course notes
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1 set of dedicated Chinese Tea Therapy teaware (valued at HK$350)
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1 set of Chinese Tea Therapy tea samples (valued at HK$960)
Does not include the assessment or certificate application.
Should you wish to sit the assessment and apply for certification at a later date, a separate enrolment will be required at the prevailing fee.
Course Instructor:
Dr. Sonia Chan, EdD.
Chinese Tea Therapy Trainer (Chinese Tea Therapy Academy | Trained under Dr. Wei Ming)
Doctor of Education
Important Notes:
Places each intake are strictly limited. Should you be unable to attend due to personal reasons, fees are non-refundable. However, you may transfer your enrolment to a future intake within one year of the original course date (one transfer permitted).
A Rare and Invaluable Course
Ancient sages recognised the medicinal value of tea long ago. However, with thousands of tea varieties in existence and a lack of sufficient systematic research, a coherent methodology was never fully established — making it difficult to preserve and pass down this knowledge across generations.
It was only in recent decades that Professor Wei Ming, through extensive review of historical literature, firsthand fieldwork across tea-growing regions, and rigorous clinical practice, compiled Chinese Tea Therapy — redefining our understanding of tea's medicinal value and providing the academic foundation needed to preserve and promote Tea Therapy culture.
Enrolment Information
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After registration, we will reach out to arrange a suitable class schedule.
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Once the class is confirmed, full payment must be made before the first session to secure your place.
Certification
Students who attend the training and successfully pass the assessment will receive the Tea Therapist Professional Competency Certificate, issued by the Commercial Food and Beverage Service Industry Development Centre.
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Industry Recognition: Certificates issued by the Commercial Food and Beverage Service Industry Development Centre carry strong industry recognition and serve as an important testament to a Tea Therapist's professional competency.
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Career Development: Holding a Tea Therapist certificate from the Commercial Food and Beverage Service Industry Development Centre opens up greater career advancement opportunities for those working in the tea industry, enhancing personal competitiveness.
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Trust and Credibility: Certificates from the Commercial Food and Beverage Service Industry Development Centre represent a standard of professionalism and reliability, earning the trust and confidence of clients and customers.
Supervising Body: Commercial Food and Beverage Service Industry Development Centre
The Commercial Food and Beverage Service Industry Development Centre (Unified Social Credit Code: 121000004000191651) is a central public institution established with approval from the Office of the Central Commission for Deepening Overall Reform, sponsored by the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council, and managed under the mandate of the China General Chamber of Commerce. Its responsibilities include: promoting industry development through sector activities, organising technical exchanges and competitions, formulating industry standards and requirements, and providing industry consultancy and professional training.
Technical Guidance: Chinese Tea Therapy Academy
The Chinese Tea Therapy Academy Limited is dedicated to the study and advancement of "Chinese Tea Therapy" — a discipline pioneered by Professor Wei Ming, Director of the Hong Kong Tea Therapy Research Centre and former Chief Lecturer at the School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University. Operating under the guidance of the Commercial Food and Beverage Service Industry Development Centre, and with Beijing Weiming Culture and Technology Development Co., Ltd. as its operating entity, the Academy is the first institution dedicated exclusively to researching the health benefits of tea, promoting Tea Therapy culture, and cultivating professional Tea Therapy talent.
The Academy offers targeted professional training for Tea Therapists at the Junior, Intermediate, and Senior levels, as well as Tea Therapy Trainers, and awards both the industry certificate of the Commercial Food and Beverage Service Industry Development Centre and the Academy's own completion certificate.
