THE HEART OF TEA COURSE 

Designed to give you foundational knowledge in all aspects of tea and tea preparation.

NEXT START DATE: SEPTEMBER 4th

DURATION: 5 DAYS

These life-changing 5 days will fill your cup with so much tea and knowledge it will overflow into every aspect of your life.

What will happen in these 5 days and what you will get

• 9 lessons, 27 hours of in depth tea education
• A full ceremonial experience of 18 different rare, aged and fine tea
• A practical knowledge of three styles of tea ceremony
• A trip to a local biodynamic tea farm
• A foundational understanding of all the main types of tea The skill of how to choose and use teaware
• The ability to distinguish and articulate the qualities of fine tea Certificate of completion
• A group chat with support from teacher with all of your tea questions
• Opportunities to serve tea at upcoming Dragon Tea Temple events

This course is for you if

• You love tea and want to learn more about it 
• You want to add a tea practice to your life 
• You want to serve tea to others
• You want to deepen your tea practice 
• You want to build a foundational knowledge in all aspects of tea 
• You want to increase your skill
• You want to enhance your tea offering 

Check out some highlights from the previous course

Facilitators

BARRY BOULLON Teacher

• 22 years experience as practitioner of the way of tea
• 15 years professional working experience in the tea industry
• Tea shop owner in Healdsburg, California and Ubud, Bali
• Traveled to Yunnan, China in 2010 to study, practice and source tea
• 7 years professional working experience as an instructor in yoga and culinary arts

Barry’s structured and humorous teaching style is clear and easy to understand.

Barry's wealth of information combined with his talents make him a truly amazing human being and his passion for tea and teaching will be perceived in the first cup of tea he serves you.

ANASTASIA PHENIX Teacher

Anastasia Phenix is a passionate tea lover and practitioner of the art of tea.

With a deep appreciation for the ancient traditions, Anastasia has immersed herself in the world of tea ceremonies and tea initiations for the past six years.

Her love for tea goes beyond a mere beverage; it has become a way of life.

As a dedicated practitioner, Anastasia shares the transformative power of tea, inspiring others to live mindfully and reconnect with their true selves and nature. Through her tea ceremonies, she aims to guide people towards a more conscious and peaceful existence.

Program

DAY 1

Monday
8-11 AM Lesson 1: The Path of Tea 
Learn the origin and history of tea and discover your own journey with tea

1-4 PM Lesson 2: Seven Genres of Tea
Learn about the seven main types of tea (white, green, yellow, wulong, red, black, pu'er) and understand how they are made and their history and origin

DAY 2

Tuesday
8-11 AM Lesson 3: 5 Elements of Tea
Learn the best water for tea and the best way to heat it. Also learn about how to choose and utilize the best teaware

1-4 PM Lesson 4: Tea Preparation 
Learn the fundamentals of tea preparation to start making delicious tea for yourself and others

DAY 3

Wednesday
8 AM-4 PM Lesson 5: Tea in Indonesia, 
Trip to Tea Farm
Visit a biodynamic organic tea Farm here in Bali and see first hand the cultivation and processing of sustainable tea

DAY 4

Thursday
8-11 AM Lesson 6: Cha Dao, The Way of Tea
Learn a traditional tea ceremony and explore the spiritual and philosophical side of living a life with Tea

1-4 PM Lesson 7: Setting The Tea Table
Learn the fundamental elements to create a beautiful ChaXi - tea stage for serving tea

DAY 5

Friday
8-11 AM Lesson 8: Sensory Analysis of Tea
Your first step to becoming a tea sommelier. Learn to evaluate tea like a professional

1-4 PM Lesson 9: Tea as Medicine
Learn to utilize tea for your own health and well-being

Each lesson is 3 hours filled with theory, practical knowledge, humor and fine tea

Location

Dragon Tea Temple

Bali's newest and most beautiful place for tea practice and enjoyment. It’s a place where high quality design meets simple practicality. It’s a fusion between Chinese Zen and Japanese Wabi-Sabi.

Price

Next Start Date: SEPTEMBER 4th

Full Course : IDR 8 mi ($520)
Early bird : IDR 7 mil until Augusts 21st ($456)