World Tea Expo 2017

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Taiwan Oolong Cupping and Grading-Taking Your Knowledge to the Next Level (Room N234)

Beyond drinking the tea, and identifying what characteristics and tones can be described, how does the tea compare to others of its kind? Taiwan Oolong Cupping and Grading sets the stage for the Sommelier, or connoisseur, to determine the type and quality of tea that is being served. It is meant to standardize grading of teas, with continual development of the individual palate, and diligence of creating a database of notes to help recall tastes, and determine quality of each liquor brew.