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 only be 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: April to October).
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.
Important information!
The Internship will be customized, and you will finish a project based on your experience and requirements; however, there are some things you must finish:
The tea sommelier course, you can either join our small-sized course(an extra 1080 USD is required), or take the self-paced learning on UDEMY, and get the completion certification.
Tea practice, covering the harvest leaves, processing of six kinds of tea, tea tasting, and tea table designing, etc.
Finish writing a paper on your experience or interests at Jingmai Mountain, and deliver the presentation.
Tuition Inclusions
We strive to make high-quality tea education accessible while maintaining exceptional value. Below are the details for the Chinese Tea sommelier Course tuition.
The standard price is USD 1760/person. If you need a single bedroom, that will need an additional 400 USD.
1. Tutoring of the tea sommelier skills & studying material
2. IACT certification
3. Accommodation
4. Basic Chinese learning
5. Tea supplier chain, if you want to open your own tea business.
About the scholarship: While this particular program does not include a scholarship, the positive alternative is the availability of some paid mini-projects. These projects can offer a valuable way to gain experience while earning a stipend to support your living expenses.
Ready to start with self-paced studying, click here:
If you only have a few days, please click here to consider the 8-day tea tour.
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