Tea Class, Tea Education, Tea Business – How To Start
The
resurgence of tea in the US is creating opportunities for tea lovers
with an entrepreneurial spirit to venture out to start a tea business in
one form or the other. Be it an existing Tea room, Antique store, Spa,
Coffee shop, Gourmet store, Gift basket business, Catering, Bed &
Breakfast or a home based Internet web site, tea affords opportunities
to jump in on the latest trend that is taking the US by storm! Tea rooms
are opening up in every small town from coast to coast and every coffee
shop is now selling tea, with Chai emerging as the bridge from coffee to
tea.
We
are pleased that we have been able to help many entrepreneurs from coast
to coast, to start their own Tea Businesses with the help of our private
Tea Class. Tea Education is the most basic and
fundamental requirement for any tea business. Our unique experience of
over 35 years, puts us clearly ahead of other Tea Education programs,
for the simple reason that we have had hands on experience in every
facet of the tea industry and trade from tea estate and factory
management to tea importing and blending, tea room ownership, online
marketing, wholesale marketing and conducting tea seminars.
Unfortunately, there is a severe shortage of knowledge in the art of
tea. The numerous facets that tea encompasses, are specialized niches
in their own right. Example, running an old world Victorian style tea
room is quite different from a more contemporary Asian style tea
house. The accoutrements and other merchandise suitable for one is
totally unsuitable for the other. Even the type of teas served in one
is different from the other. Such is the diversity of tea and it's
culture. Types of tea vary not only from it's origins, but also in
leaf style, color, taste and density. Making a pot of Oolong is so
different from making a pot of Gunpowder. (Lalith Guy Paranavitana
pictured left)
My name is Lalith Guy Paranavitana and I am the owner of Empire Tea
Services. I am here to tell you that you should not fear. In just 5
hours of intensive training during our tea classes, you could learn the principles of tea and
thereafter building on that foundation is easy. With my extensive
background (please visit the 'about us' page) in the tea business and
tea trade spanning over 35 years both in the US and on Tea estates and
Factories in Sri Lanka (Ceylon), I am able to determine what is
important for each individual in his/her business and create a 5 hour
tea education program specifically for his/her needs.
I offer one on one, hands on
intensive tea education training focused on the important aspects of tea which
cannot be learned by reading books. Unlike in a class room atmosphere
where there are certain inhibitions, these private training tea
education programs
allow the participants (maximum two) to ask questions without any
intimidation or embarrassment. Below is a testimonial from a couple
(Husband & Wife) who attended my training tea class program recently.
"Lalith,
Carl and I really enjoyed your private consultation. We didn't come
with very high expectations, or an excitement to learn about tea. But
we had no idea it would be so fascinating. We learned so much, and are
very exited now to learn more and become tea educators. We feel much
more equipped to serve and sell teas. Time well spent.
Thank you."
Carl & Cathy Lucas,
Bella-Dawn Tea Room & Inn
368 W. Main St., Danville, In 46122
If
you feel that starting your own tea business is right for you, or would
just enjoy some tea education we have the tea class for you. Please contact me
at 1-800-790-0246 or use our
online form.
Tea Class Fee : $150.00 per person (minimum 2 persons)
Tea Class Location: Columbus Inn Tea Room, 445 Fifth Street, Columbus, IN 47201
Distance from Airport; Indianapolis : 44 miles
Accommodation: Can be arranged at the Columbus Inn B&B
Picture to left: Award Winner - World Tea Expo 2004