Filleule des Fées

Learn how to craft tea

Training in the Physico-Chemistry of Tea Processing

During a one-day workshop at the Filleule des Fées laboratory, come and deepen your knowledge of physico-chemistry applied to tea processing. Practical experiments will be alternated with theoretical presentations in the classroom.

 

This workshop is aimed at all those interested in tea, even without prior knowledge of physico-chemistry.

Training date for 2025

26 July 2024

We also offer practical training courses to learn how to manufacture green, black and white teas.

Feuilles de théiers dans un panier de récolte

Manual harvesting

Discover how the fresh leaves are picked by hand, with meticulous care to preserve the quality and freshness of the tea.

Feuilles de théiers en cours d'oxydation dans l'atelier de fabrication du thé

Oxydation

Partial oxidation is meticulously controlled to create oolong tea, seeking a balance between the floral aromas and roasted notes characteristic of this colour of tea.

Roulage des feuilles de thé dans la préparation du thé vert

Rolling

The tea-rolling stage must be carried out with precision to allow the leaves to release their unique aromas and flavours.

Séchage de feuilles de thé oolong dans l'atelier de Filleule des Fées

Drying

The final drying of the tea leaves is carried out in a controlled way in a dehydrating oven, preserving their freshness and quality.

The course program

9am – 5pm

Introduction

From fresh leaves to finished product

The role of enzymes in tea processing

Key stages in the production of different types of tea

The influence of radiation and heat

Sensory mechanisms and tea perception

Practical information

Location

Filleule des Fées tea garden
Ecluse de Trébihan, 56440 Languidic

Meals & accommodation

Meals are not included but it is possible to have lunch on site.

We do not provide accommodation but can supply a list of accommodation in the Lorient area on request.

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