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ESTA Botanicals Foundation
This course covers the twelve most commonly used botanicals and their basic knowledge, and gives learners the opportunity to taste and compare them.
Overview
The Botanicals Foundation course blends theory with practice, allowing students to explore and enjoy the twelve most common botanicals, with opportunities to taste and brew some of them. It is part of the European Speciality Tea Association's Tea Certification Programme and covers foundational knowledge in botanical infusions.
The Botanicals Foundation course is perfect for those interested in botanicals and eager to learn more about these remarkable infusions.
As part of the European Speciality Tea Association’s Tea Certification Programme, this course serves as one of its foundational modules. It blends theoretical knowledge with practical activities, allowing students to acquire and practice new skills throughout. Participants will explore and enjoy the twelve most common botanicals, with opportunities to taste and brew some of them.
These will be covered in more depth in Botanicals Intermediate and Advanced. (Coming Soon)
Learning Outcomes
- Tea & Botanicals
- History of botanicals
- Yin & Yang of botanicals
- Seasons and sensory
- Twelve botanicals: Chamomile, Peppermint & Spearmint, Rooibos, Rose & Rosehip, Lavender, Cacao, Lemongrass, Hibiscus, Ginger, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Turmeric
- Basic brewing methods
Certification
Upon successful completion, learners will receive a certificate of completion by Bettr Academy and a Foundation level certificate for Botanicals Foundation issued by the European Speciality Tea Association (ESTA). Students must pass an online written exam and receive a positive skills report from the instructor.
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