By ❁ About Order of Tea ❁OoT is not merely a platform, it’s a rather charming gathering of curious minds, refined palates, and the occasional enthusiastic chatterbox who simply refuses to stop talking about tea. It is a place where tea is not just brewed, but discussed, questioned, admired, and occasionally overanalysed in the most delightful way possible. Whether you arrive as a seasoned connoisseur or someone who just quite likes a decent cup, you’ll find yourself among good company, gentle humour, and conversations that somehow always circle back to tea as they absolutely should.
❁ Behind the Scenes ❁We are a wonderfully mixed assembly of tea farmers, tea masters, sommeliers, makers, traders, teaware artisans, designers, organisers, podcasters, and business minds, all united by one simple idea: to share our cups with the world. No fuss, no unnecessary drama, just an open and welcoming space for anyone who wishes to learn, meet, exchange ideas, or explore tea and teaware in all its forms, entirely above board and pleasantly engaging. Quite simply, if it involves tea and a touch of curiosity, you are most certainly in the right place.
❁ Introducing Discord Platform ❁Now, before anyone raises an eyebrow at the mention of Discord, rest assured, it’s far less complicated than it sounds and rather enjoyable once you’re in. Think of it as a lively yet well-organised tea house, with different rooms (#channels) for different conversations, topics, and @programmes. You may wander in, listen quietly, or jump into discussions with fellow tea enthusiasts, professionals, and curious minds from around the world. Sessions unfold through messages, voice, and shared materials, with recordings available should life politely interrupt you. In short, it’s learning, sharing, and innovation but without the stiffness, and with far better company.
❁ Joining us is not a Grand Puzzle ❁It is delightfully simple, we promise. You express your interest, we will invite you to join us on our #Discord #channels, wander into whichever #channels catch your fancy, and take part in the @programmes tucked neatly inside them. Each programme runs either online, in person, or a rather lovely mix of both, so you may learn in your slippers or out in the world, depending on mood and occasion. Complete one or more #channels, and you’ll be awarded certification, properly endorsed, of course, because we do like things done properly. And while you’re at it, do BOOK A TEA FLIGHT with us, there’s every chance we might just pop up in your area and brew something rather special together.
Order of Tea
JOIN OUR #CHANNELS
1: #Channels and @Programmes
( now this is where things become properly organised in a very relaxed, tea – filled sort of way )
❁ There are eight #channels, each offering a minimum of six @programmes. Every @programme runs on a biweekly basis, meaning each #channel takes at least twelve weeks to complete. That said, conversations within each #channel never truly end, discussions remain open, active, and evolving at all times. There is no fixed end to this programme, and perhaps that is part of its appeal. Tea itself is not something that can be fully understood in a single sitting. It evolves, and so does your perception of it. All @programmes simply offers a place to begin, or perhaps to continue, depending on where you are. Either way, it is a rather pleasant journey to be part of. ❁
1. #Channels and @Programmes
(now this is where things become properly organised in a very relaxed, tea – filled sort of way) – ❁ There are eight #channels, each offering a minimum of six @programmes. Every @programme runs on a biweekly basis, meaning each #channel takes at least twelve weeks to complete. That said, conversations within each #channel never truly end, discussions remain open, active, and evolving at all times. There is no fixed end to this programme, and perhaps that is part of its appeal. Tea itself is not something that can be fully understood in a single sitting. It evolves, and so does your perception of it. All @programmes simply offers a place to begin, or perhaps to continue, depending on where you are. Either way, it is a rather pleasant journey to be part of. ❁
2: Our #Channels on Discord
( joining our #Channels on Discord is, thankfully, far simpler than it might sound )
Once you express your interest and receive your invite, you’ll find yourself inside a rather lively space with eight main channels: #open-tea-initiative, #becoming, #innovation, #tea-master, #teacast, #teanity, #tea-tasting, and #teaware. Each channel hosts six or more programmes, all running in 15-day cycles, though discussions often continue far beyond that. By joining a channel, you gain access to everything within it, allowing you to explore, learn, and exchange ideas with fellow tea lovers, professionals, and even tea farmers. Complete all programmes within a channel, and you’ll receive a certificate endorsed by Order of Tea and, where applicable, an official Chinese government body. We are also working towards broader accreditation across both Eastern and Western institutions, so yes, it’s all becoming rather official.
2. Our #Channels on Discord
(joining our #Channels on Discord is, thankfully, far simpler than it might sound ) – Once you express your interest and receive your invite, you’ll find yourself inside a rather lively space with eight main channels: #open-tea-initiative, #becoming, #innovation, #tea-master, #teacast, #teanity, #tea-tasting, and #teaware. Each channel hosts six or more programmes, all running in 15-day cycles, though discussions often continue far beyond that. By joining a channel, you gain access to everything within it, allowing you to explore, learn, and exchange ideas with fellow tea lovers, professionals, and even tea farmers. Complete all programmes within a channel, and you’ll receive a certificate endorsed by Order of Tea and, where applicable, an official Chinese government body. We are also working towards broader accreditation across both Eastern and Western institutions, so yes, it’s all becoming rather official.
3: Joining the Conversation on Discord
( invitation, onboarding, and the lively nature of discussion
Once you’ve shared your interest with us, you’ll receive a friendly invitation to join our channels on Discord, where conversations tend to flow rather generously and, if we’re honest, rarely stop entirely. It’s where ideas are exchanged, questions appear out of nowhere, and someone inevitably says something unexpectedly brilliant. All you need to do is join, settle in, and perhaps bring a cup of tea along. It does make the experience feel far more appropriate, after all. Nothing complicated at all, we promise. It’s all rather pleasantly simple.
3. Joining the Conversation on Discord
(invitation, onboarding, and the lively nature of discussion) – Once you’ve shared your interest with us, you’ll receive a friendly invitation to join our channels on Discord, where conversations tend to flow rather generously and, if we’re honest, rarely stop entirely. It’s where ideas are exchanged, questions appear out of nowhere, and someone inevitably says something unexpectedly brilliant. All you need to do is join, settle in, and perhaps bring a cup of tea along. In the end, it does make the experience feel far more appropriate. Nothing complicated at all, we promise. It’s all rather pleasantly simple.
4: Topics that Spark a bit of Curiosity
( different discussion topics for different @programme )
❁ Each programme includes a range of 9 or more discussion topics, carefully chosen to encourage both learning and conversation. These topics are not simply presented and left behind. They are explored, discussed, questioned, and occasionally debated in a rather civilised manner. Some may feel familiar, while others might introduce entirely new perspectives. And every so often, a topic leads to a moment of quiet realisation, the sort where you pause and think, “well, that’s rather interesting.” Those moments, we believe, are where the real value lies. ❁
4. Topics that Spark a bit of Curiosity
(different discussion topics for different @programme) – ❁ The programme includes a range of 9 or more discussion topics, carefully chosen to encourage both learning and conversation. These topics are not simply presented and left behind. They are explored, discussed, questioned, and occasionally debated in a rather civilised manner. Some may feel familiar, while others might introduce entirely new perspectives. And every so often, a topic leads to a moment of quiet realisation, the sort where you pause and think, “well, that’s rather interesting.” Those moments, we believe, are where the real value lies. ❁
5: Programme Schedule and Structure
( how the sessions run, timing, and intake flow )
Each programme runs every two weeks, which means there’s always something gently unfolding. You’ll be placed into the next available intake, so no long waiting around wondering when things might begin. Sessions take place at a rather civilised time to be discussing tea, and schedule will be announced in Discord Channels. It’s structured enough to keep things moving, yet relaxed enough that it never feels overwhelming. A pleasant balance, really.
5. Programme Schedule and Structure
(how the session run, timing, and intake flow) – Each programme runs every two weeks, which means there’s always something gently unfolding. You’ll be placed into the next available intake, so no long waiting around wondering when things might begin. Sessions take place at a rather civilised time to be discussing tea, and schedule will be announced in Discord Channels. It’s structured enough to keep things moving, yet relaxed enough that it never feels overwhelming. A pleasant balance, really.
6: Flexible Learning and Catching Up
( missed sessions, recordings, and rejoining with ease )
Now, life does have a habit of interrupting even the best intentions. Whatever reason you may have, if you happen to miss a session, there’s absolutely no need to panic. Recordings will be available, so you can catch up at your own pace and quietly slip back into the conversation as if you never left. No dramatic entrances required. The discussions and channels remain open and ongoing, which means you can rejoin whenever it suits you, without feeling like you’ve missed the entire story. And truthfully, we rather enjoy when people return with fresh perspectives.
6. Flexible Learning and Catching Up
(missed sessions, recordings, and rejoining with ease) – Now, life does have a habit of interrupting even the best intentions. Whatever reason you may have, if you happen to miss a session, there’s absolutely no need to panic. Recordings will be available, so you can catch up at your own pace and quietly slip back into the conversation as if you never left. No dramatic entrances required. The discussions and channels remain open and ongoing, which means you can rejoin whenever it suits you, without feeling like you’ve missed the entire story. And truthfully, we rather enjoy when people return with fresh perspectives.
7: Programme Duration and Certification
( 15 – days journey, participation, and certification details )
Each programme itself runs over 15 days, though you’re free to step in and out as needed. We do encourage you to stay the course, of course, but we understand that occasional detours happen. Should you complete the full journey, and resist disappearing midway for an extended “tea break”, you will receive a certificate recognising your participation. This may be issued by Order of Tea and, where applicable, endorsed by an official government body, which does sound rather impressive, doesn’t it.
7. Duration & Certification
(15 – days journey, participation, and certification details) – Each programme itself runs over 15 days, though you’re free to step in and out as needed. We do encourage you to stay the course, of course, but we understand that occasional detours happen. Should you complete the full journey, and resist disappearing midway for an extended “tea break”, you will receive a certificate recognising your participation. This may be issued by Order of Tea and, where applicable, endorsed by an official government body, which does sound rather impressive, doesn’t it.
8: Ongoing Learning and In – Person Opportunity
( continuous learning that end when you say so, and in person opportunity )
As part of the #Channels, all @Programmes are designed as an ongoing experience rather than a one-off event. It continues without a strict ending, allowing conversations and ideas to develop naturally over time. While the core sessions are theory-based and delivered online, there are also opportunities for more hands-on, in-person experiences during harvesting seasons. These vary each year, which keeps things interesting. If you’re keen, simply let us know, and we’ll keep you gently informed.
8. No Strict Ending – online / offline
(continuous learning that end when you say so, and in person opportunity) – As part of the #Channels, all @Programmes are designed as an ongoing experience rather than a one-off event. It continues without a strict ending, allowing conversations and ideas to develop naturally over time. While the core sessions are theory-based and delivered online, there are also opportunities for more hands-on, in-person experiences during harvesting seasons. These vary each year, which keeps things interesting. If you’re keen, simply let us know, and we’ll keep you gently informed.
9: From Conversation to Podcast Platforms
( let’s give it that slightly exciting “we’re going public” feeling )
What begins as a conversation does not simply stay within the room. Selected Teacast sessions may be carefully curated and shared across podcast platforms, allowing your ideas, reflections, and tea stories to travel a little further than expected. It’s a rather lovely way of extending the experience beyond the group, giving others the chance to listen, learn, and occasionally nod along in agreement. Of course, everything is handled thoughtfully, and you’ll always know what is being shared and where.
9. From Conversation to Podcast
(let’s give it that slightly exciting “we’re going public” feeling) – What begins as a conversation does not simply stay within the room. Selected Teacast sessions may be carefully curated and shared across podcast platforms, allowing your ideas, reflections, and tea stories to travel a little further than expected. It’s a rather lovely way of extending the experience beyond the group, giving others the chance to listen, learn, and occasionally nod along in agreement. Of course, everything is handled thoughtfully, and you’ll always know what is being shared and where.
10: Trial Access and Refund Policy
( try – before – commit, refund reassurance, and overall ease of participation )
And finally, a small reassurance, because we do like to keep things fair and friendly. You’re welcome to try the programme for few sessions before deciding whether it’s quite your cup of tea. If it’s not, no hard feelings at all. We’ll arrange a refund (if any) without any complicated questions. The only thing to note is that cross-border refunds may take a few days to process. Simple, straightforward, and entirely civilised, just as it should be.
10: Trial Access and Refund Policy
(try – before – commit, refund reassurance, and overall ease of participation) – And finally, a small reassurance, because we do like to keep things fair and friendly. You’re welcome to try the programme for few sessions before deciding whether it’s quite your cup of tea. If it’s not, no hard feelings at all. We’ll arrange a refund (if any) without any complicated questions. The only thing to note is that cross-border refunds may take a few days to process. Simple, straightforward, and entirely civilised, just as it should be.
Curious about what we’re brewing? Your EOI is a simple way to let us know if you might like to join our #Channels, whether on Discord or in person. And if your answer is a firm, even slightly brutal no, we completely understand and promise we will survive. There’s no pressure and absolutely no commitment. Just express your interest (EOI), and when something rather lovely starts brewing, you’ll be the first to know.
Curious about what we’re brewing? Your EOI is a simple way to let us know if you might like to join our #Channels, whether on Discord or in person. And if your answer is a firm, even slightly brutal NO, we completely understand and promise we’ll survive. There’s no pressure and absolutely no commitment. Just express your interest (EOI) and when something rather lovely starts brewing, you’ll be the first to know.
❀ Order of Tea ❀
OUR #CHANNELS ON #DISCORD-
#becoming ❀ - Curious minds becoming tea lovers, makers, thinkers, creators, one delightful cup at a time together
-
#innovation ❀ - Where tea meets bold ideas, playful experiments, and slightly unexpected but brilliant modern twists
-
#tea-master ❀ - From enthusiastic beginner to confident tea master, learning skills, rituals, and refined brewing techniques
-
#teacast ❀ - Talking tea, sharing thoughts, swapping stories, occasionally rambling, always insightful, and wonderfully entertaining conversations
-
#teanity ❀ - A lively global tea community connecting cultures, habits, people, and surprisingly different ways of enjoying tea
-
#teatimes ❀ - Moments of calm, laughter, conversation, and gentle rituals, because teatime is never just about tea
-
#teaware ❀ - Exploring teapots, cups, tools, and traditions, because every tea deserves its perfectly matched vessel
-
#open-tea-initiative ❀ - Open conversations, honest learning, full tea journeys shared freely, from leaf beginnings to cup endings
❀ Order of Tea ❀
OUR #CHANNELS ON #DISCORD-
#becoming ❀ - Curious minds becoming tea lovers, makers, thinkers, creators, one delightful cup at a time together
-
#innovation ❀ - Where tea meets bold ideas, playful experiments, and slightly unexpected but brilliant modern twists
-
#tea-master ❀ - From enthusiastic beginner to confident tea master, learning skills, rituals, and refined brewing techniques
-
#teacast ❀ - Talking tea, sharing thoughts, swapping stories, occasionally rambling, always insightful, and wonderfully entertaining conversations
-
#teanity ❀ - A lively global tea community connecting cultures, habits, people, and surprisingly different ways of enjoying tea
-
#teatimes ❀ - Moments of calm, laughter, conversation, and gentle rituals, because teatime is never just about tea
-
#teaware ❀ - Exploring teapots, cups, tools, and traditions, because every tea deserves its perfectly matched vessel
-
#open-tea-initiative ❀ - Open conversations, honest learning, full tea journeys shared freely, from leaf beginnings to cup endings
❀ Order of Tea ❀
OUR #CHANNELS ON #DISCORD-
#becoming ❀ - Curious minds becoming tea lovers, makers, thinkers, creators, one delightful cup at a time together
-
#innovation ❀ - Where tea meets bold ideas, playful experiments, and slightly unexpected but brilliant modern twists
-
#tea-master ❀ - From enthusiastic beginner to confident tea master, learning skills, rituals, and refined brewing techniques
-
#teacast ❀ - Talking tea, sharing thoughts, swapping stories, occasionally rambling, always insightful, and wonderfully entertaining conversations
-
#teanity ❀ - A lively global tea community connecting cultures, habits, people, and surprisingly different ways of enjoying tea
-
#teatimes ❀ - Moments of calm, laughter, conversation, and gentle rituals, because teatime is never just about tea
-
#teaware ❀ - Exploring teapots, cups, tools, and traditions, because every tea deserves its perfectly matched vessel
-
#open-tea-initiative ❀ - Open conversations, honest learning, full tea journeys shared freely, from leaf beginnings to cup endings