One-month Internship in Jingmai Ancient Tea Mountains
To complement our international tea courses, we are excited to introduce a one-month immersive internship program in Jingmai Mountain, a UNESCO World Heritage site in China. This hands-on experience allows participants to deepen their understanding of tea through farming, processing, tasting, tourism, and culinary applications, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world practice.(source@人民网）
Why Jingmai Mountains?
Our Tea Sommelier Course (click it to learn more) and Pure Tea Course (Click it to learn more) provide foundational and advanced training in tea appreciation, history, and brewing techniques. However, true mastery of tea requires direct engagement with its origins. Jingmai Mountain, renowned for its ancient tea forests and Pu’er tea production, offers the ideal setting for students to witness the full tea lifecycle—from leaf to cup.
What will you learn?
During this one-month program, participants will:
Tea Farming – Learn sustainable cultivation methods in ancient tea gardens.
Tea Harvest – Ancient-tree tea can be only harvested by hand, through which you will understand the essence of ancient-tree tea.
Tea Processing – Master traditional techniques for making Pu’er, black tea, and other varieties.
Tea Tasting & Evaluation – Develop a refined palate by sampling rare teas with local experts.
Tea Tourism & Culture – Explore Jingmai’s heritage, including Dai and Bulang ethnic tea traditions.
Tea Cuisine – Discover how tea is incorporated into local dishes and beverages.
Observation & Research – Engage with tea producers, cooperatives, and researchers to understand industry challenges.
How meaningful it is!
Bridges theory and practice – Reinforces concepts from our Tea Sommelier and Pure Tea courses.
Cultural immersion – Connects students with Jingmai’s living tea heritage.
Career advancement – Provides hands-on skills for future tea professionals, educators, or entrepreneurs.
Sustainability focus – Highlights eco-friendly farming and ethical sourcing practices.
Length: 1 month (flexible scheduling based on harvest seasons).
Location: Jingmai Mountain, Yunnan, China (UNESCO-listed ancient tea forests).
Who Should Apply: Graduates of our Tea Sommelier or Pure Tea courses, or experienced tea enthusiasts seeking deeper industry insight.
Cost: An Accommodation fee is charged.
This internship is more than a training program—it’s a transformational journey into the heart of tea culture. By working alongside Jingmai’s tea masters, participants will gain unparalleled expertise while contributing to the preservation of this global heritage.
Interested? Learn more about our foundational courses here:
If you only have a few days, please click it to consider the 8-day tea tour.
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