'Tea Takes On The World' Masterclass At The UK's Only Tea Plantation



   26 Nov 12
Tea guru and pioneer to the UK's first tea plantations, Jonathon Jones, will be hosting The Tea Masterclass at School House at the Tregothnan estate in Cornwall on the 29th November. The beautiful Wild Escape property will be transformed into a 'Tea School,' where we are inviting a limited amount of people to attend the day event to learn more about the world of tea.

10am start with an introduction on Britain's tea history and future, how and where the Camellia sinensis grows, and the manufacture of teas. There will then be a walk to the new plantation at the Himalayan Valley plus an exploration of the herbal tea gardens at Barn Close. Lunch will be a delicious Cornish feast of local delicacies including pasties and cream teas.

The afternoon session will focus on the story from bush to cup, the differences in loose leaf and tea bags, tea and health, perfect brewing, and why men need to 'man up' and drink more tea! The day will conclude with a forum and tea tasting certificates will be rewarded. Scheduled end time is 4.30pm.

The price is £99. More than one person booking will be offered a special price. We are also offering discounted rates on our Wild Escape holiday cottages.

More info here: http://tiny.cc/aaypnw

Tregothnan has been home to the Boscawen family since 1335. The estate, in Cornwall and Kent, is internationally known as the home of English tea. Inspired by a tradition stretching back generations, we began supplying England's first and only tea (Camellia sinensis) in 2005, although Tregothnan is believed to be the first place to grow ornamental Camellias outdoors almost 200 years earlier.

As well as growing English tea, a diversity of lands also allows us to produce sustainable coppiced charcoal, Manuka honey and Kea plum jam. Seasonal British flowers are sourced from the Tregothnan estate and surrounding lands for our range of hand-tied English bouquets.

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