A deep and abiding love of Oriental Beauty

A deep and abiding love of Oriental Beauty

Teaplomacy. An online course in the basics of Chinese tea culture.

Recently I had the opportunity to watch an online course which can be found here and was offered through Prodygia.
This was a well-produced, easy to understand brief couple of hours absolutely packed with information on the very basics of tea. This was not my first online course on learning skills, history and culture of tea but certainly the most professionally put together with virtually no mistakes or errors in communication style. I sent a link to my father who travels to China often for his business knowing it would be of immeasurable value to him.
For myself, it was a solid overview of teas from white to Puerh and everything between. I picked up some good hints on brewing techniques as well as a couple fun tips on etiquette, even though I am just brewing for myself! Especially appreciated were three separate demonstrations on brewing Long Jing, Tie Guan Yin and Feng Huang Dan Cong!
From information on infusion techniques, water quality and tools, this course covered the basics leaving nothing( that I know of) uncovered.
I've felt like I have a good handle on my techniques, and that I am off to a good start and after watching Teaplomacy I know I am indeed on the right tea-track, although goodness knows I could have saved myself many, many hours of skimming the internet for useful videos had I know this course existed beforehand.
Alas, chances are I will never be a world traveler but if I were heading to China I would be re-watching this course prior to even booking my ticket.