Tea Plantation

Tea trees were first domesticated and planted in China, and in the 17th century, tea trees were planted in Europe. Our tea garden was established in 2016, located in Steinberg Leine Uplands of Germany, on the slope in the south of the hill adjacent to Seven Hills (fame as a result of the fair tale Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs), facing Wispe, a branch of the Leine River. It is a comprehensive tea garden with production, science and culture education, and ecological sustainability in combination with fruits and vegetables planting and livestock breeding.

- Altitude: 106 m
- Average annual rainfall: 800mm

Tea School

Maritime Tea Route connects the tea trade between China and Europe, our school is committed to establishing sensory tea connections based on firsthand practical experience of tea production sources. In the historic building of the Old Post Office, you can experience a whole Chinese tea journey in Alfeld (Leine), Germany. Scientific and systematic learning of tea, the school provides science popularization and professional education related to tea science, culture, history, etc..

Ceramic Studio

Duingen is the largest ceramic town in the clay pits area between Leine and Weser rivers, known as “Pottland”. From the Middle Ages until the 19th century, it was the center of stoneware production in Germany. Our studio inherits and continues the local German and remote Chinese ceramic tradition, producing ceramic teaware and providing workshop. We also take the local mysterious spring water to brew tea, Apenteichquelle which can be traced back to sacrificial activities since the Neolithic Age. According to local conditions, we not only produce tea, but also use spring water and clay to brew tea and make teaware, experience the integration of German and Chinese tea culture.

Program

The program offers short-term workshops for ordinary individuals and groups, as well as long-term professional training for those seeking career development. The workshop focuses on the personal sensory experience in practice, understanding traditional and modern tea knowledge. The training emphasizes scientific and systematic learning of tea, including tea garden management, tea processing, tea sensory evaluation, and tea brewing.

Workshop

Professional Training

Seminar:
- World Intangible Cultural Heritage
- Space Tea…

Event:
- Tea Competition
- Geographical Indicator
- ‘Global May’ Tea Party…

We collaborate with Chinese, German, and European tea organizations and professionals to teach together. The school and plantation, including indoor traditional Chinese tea rooms, tea bar, ceramic studio and event hall, and tea plantation outdoor cover a total area of more than 1.4 hectares and can support small and medium-sized tea activities.

Relevant information about seminars and events can be found on our website, as well as read the monthly updated tea blog. We also offer customized courses tailored to the specific needs of individuals and groups. After the end of training, you will receive corresponding certificates to help you start your tea career.

Information

Individuals and groups, adults and children, are welcome to visit or participate in our program. We are open year-round and only require advance reservations, simply fill out the following form or contact us by phone or email.