Tea 101: Tea Production and Processing Basics
Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Time: 8:30–3:30 p.m.
Location: UH-CTAHR Mealani Research Station, 64-289 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kamuela, HI 96743
Tea 101 is a monthly event where participants undergo basic training in tea production and processing.
Some of the topics include:
• Introduction and market feasibility of Hawaii grown tea
• The basic types of tea (includes tasting)
• Tea varieties at the station and propagation
• Crop fertility management
• Pest management
• Pruning and harvesting tea
• Hand processing of tea
• Tea processing equipment
• Evaluation of processed tea

Registration & Fees: $25 cash or check at the door.
*Space is limited to first 12 to pre-register; others will be on waiting list for future sessions.
RSVP to Didi or Perci at 887-6183 or email mddiaz@hawaii.edu by 02/05/14*