The Tea Growers Guide (Group)
The Tea Growers Guide (Group)
The Tea Growers Guide (Group)
The Tea Growers Guide (Group)

The Tea Growers Guide (Group)

£250.00
£250.00
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Step into the story of tea at Tregothnan, where tradition, innovation, and nature meet. This immersive and adaptable course is not just about growing tea, but about understanding the living legacy of Britain’s first tea garden. As we guide you through the historic living laboratory of rare and exotic plants, you’ll see how the botanical gardens inform everything we do. 

Covering the Camellia sinensis, soil science, climate awareness, propagation techniques and sustainable practices, this course connects the dots between landscape, legacy, and the craft of cultivating exceptional tea. You’ll gain hands-on knowledge expertly delivered by the horticulturists behind planting England’s pioneering tea plantation in 1999.

Whether you're a grower, enthusiast, or simply curious, this is your opportunity to experience tea at its source – and where its story began in the UK.

You’ll also learn more about the tea leaf itself, discovering the difference in taste between adult and young tea leaves, (there is a big difference in taste!). We’ll also discuss the all-important tea plucking and creating the all-important ‘plucking table’. We will discuss the best times of the season to reap the most benefits of the plant.

At the conclusion of the course, attendees will be awarded a Tea Cultivation Certificate, recognising their hands-on learning and understanding of the principles and practices of growing Camellia sinensis in a temperate climate. This certification marks a meaningful step in your tea-growing journey, whether you're planning to start your own tea garden, enhance your horticultural skills, or simply deepen your appreciation for this remarkable plant.

Includes a delicious lunch of local seasonal delicacies and concludes with a Tregothnan cream tea. Participants will also gain access to the exclusive Tea Growers' Newsletter – a collaborative space for ongoing connection and knowledge sharing with fellow growers, enthusiasts, and Tregothnan’s expert horticultural team. This provides a platform to ask questions, exchange ideas, and stay up-to-date with the latest developments in tea cultivation beyond the course itself.

We reserve the right to place guests in the most appropriate sessions according to interests and group size. On rare occasions course dates may be changed if circumstances change or if dates become oversubscribed. We welcome any information you may offer regarding your interests and any specific areas you would like to explore.

Cancellations: Full refunds available with at least 7 days’ notice.

Rescheduling: Bookings can be rescheduled up to 48 hours before the event.

Booking Deadline: Online booking closes 7 days before the event.

Last-Minute Bookings: For booking requests within this time, please call us directly – subject to availability.

Children: Open to children aged 10 and over. Must be accompanied with a paying adult

Event Changes: Tregothnan reserves the right to cancel or amend the event if necessary. If Tregothnan cancel the experience (for example due to weather, safety concerns or other operational reasons), we will offer you the choice of an alternative date/time or a full refund.

Start Time, Duration & Meeting Point: The tour starts promptly at the agreed time from the designated meeting point at The Reading Room (International Tea Centre, TR3 6AR). We recommend arriving at least 15 minutes before the start time. Late arrivals may not be able to join the tour and may forfeit the booking.

Terrain, Fitness & Accessibility: The route includes uneven surfaces and steep inclines and declines. Good walking footwear (preferably boots) is mandatory. While we strive to provide an inclusive and accessible experience for all, please note that the historic nature of the village presents some limitations. We encourage guests with specific accessibility needs to contact our team in advance, so we can discuss your requirements and adapt tours and experiences wherever possible to ensure your comfort and enjoyment.

Conduct & Safety

  • You agree to follow all instructions given by the tour host/guide.
  • You must act in a manner which does not endanger yourself, other guests, wildlife or the environment.
  • We reserve the right to exclude any person whose behaviour is inappropriate, dangerous or disruptive - in such case no refund will be issued.
  • The tour takes place in a natural outdoor environment. There are inherent risks including uneven ground, slopes, changing weather, insects etc. You accept and assume these risks and agree not to hold us liable beyond the limits set out here.

Weather, Force Majeure & Changes

  • We may need to adjust the route, schedule or start time due to weather, safety, or other operational reasons. We will use reasonable efforts to provide notice.
  • If we cancel the tour due to circumstances beyond our control we will offer an alternative date/time or refund.

About us

Rare plants have been nurtured by the same family at Tregothnan since 1334. The first tea was grown in the UK in 1999 to put the ‘English into English Tea’ and the most British tea in history was first sold in 2005.

Now, over 26 miles of tea bushes thrive in the unique microclimate, seven miles inland and with a deep-sea creek bringing regular fog. Manuka bushes have also thrived here since the 1880’s, the first grown outside of New Zealand and producing the most delicious honey.