Learn More about Us!
Hi, I’m Nanelyn, the heart behind #ClemsonTeaFarm! My journey into tea farming began with a deep appreciation for nature and a desire to create something meaningful—something that not only produces high-quality tea but also nurtures the land. With a background in Nursing, nurturing comes naturally, whether it’s for the body, the soul or the land, I’ve dedicated myself to traditional organic, sustainable, regenerative farming practices that replenishes both people and the environment.
When you visit our farm, you’re stepping into a story of passion, tradition, and innovation.
I look forward to sharing our journey with you!
My Tea Education
2023
International Tea Academy™️ (ITA™️) Certified Tea Courses - Chinese Tea Ceremony & History
2022
Tea Sommelier Essentials – Completed May 3, 2022
Certified Tea Sommelier – Achieved certification from World Tea Mastery Program on May 3, 2022.
International Tea Educators Institute™️ (ITEI™️) – Accepted into Level 3 Tea Mastery Program.
ITEI White Teas Sessions – Completed with Tea Master Julius Wu.
ITEI Oolong Tea Classes I, II, and III – Completed remotely with Tea Master Daniel in Taiwan.
2021
Quality Systems for Product Management – Completed Nov 1, 2021
Blending, Flavoring, Scenting – Completed Nov 1, 2021
2020
Advanced Botanicals – Completed Feb 3, 2020
Tea and Health – Completed Mar 2, 2020
The Tea Lifestyle – Completed Mar 30, 2020
Certified Tea Health Expert – Achieved certification from World Tea Academy on April 7, 2020
June - October – My beloved hospitalized. No visitation. Died of COVID-19. How does the world continue when the one you love is gone?
2019
Advanced Cupping – Completed Jan 2, 2019
Tea Terroir: India, Sri Lanka, Kenya – Completed Mar 4, 2019
Beyond Camellia Sinensis – Completed Mar 4, 2019
Tea Terroir: China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan – Completed Apr 1, 2019
The Infusion – Completed Apr 1, 2019
Certified Tea Specialist – Achieved certification from World Tea Academy on April 25, 2019
Understanding the Organoleptic Experience – Completed Jul 30, 2019
The Culture of Tea Around the World – Completed Sep 2, 2019
The Biochemistry of Tea Processing – Completed Sep 30, 2019
Presentation and Advanced Brewing Techniques – Completed Nov 4, 2019
2018
World Tea Academy™️ (WTA) Tea Program Essentials of Camellia Sinensis completed Oct 31, 2018 Tea Enhancements and Grading Systems completed Dec 3, 2018
2017
International Tea Academy™️ (ITA™️) Certified Tea Courses: Foundations of Chinese Tea.
2016
Purchased property for the expressed purpose of “…growing all things lovely”™️.
2015
Tea Association of Canada™️ (TAC now Tea and Herbal Association of Canada ™️)
Tea Certification Program 100% on blind taste testing