Differences Between Tea and Wine – Edward Qu

Edward  Qu is both a tea sommelier and an oenologist (specialist in the science and craft of winemaking), and is known as an educator in tea culture and wine production.

At Niagara College Teaching Winery, he manages the winery lab and winemaking projects. He teaches Vineyard Management courses and assists with a variety of courses relating to winemaking, including sensory evaluation, wine chemistry, lab analysis, etc. Concurrently, he is the wine educator for Southbrook Vineyards (Biodynamic/Organic Certified) in Niagara-on-the-Lake. He is also WSET Diploma candidate.

Edward’s journey into wine began with a profound passion for tea culture. He holds the prestigious designations of Advanced Sommelier of Chinese Tea and Advanced Tea Critic in China, experiences that have taken him across China, Sri Lanka, and Nepal in pursuit of tea mastery. After relocating to Canada in 2017, Edward has become a prominent figure in tea education, leading events at the Royal Botanical Gardens, Brock University, Niagara College, and the Toronto and London Tea Festivals.

Through SIMILARMINDSTASTING, Edward bridges the worlds of tea and wine by curating sensory-focused tasting experiences that highlight their unique and shared qualities. He also leads intimate tea tours in China, offering participants a rare opportunity to explore the country’s rich tea culture through his extensive connections and expertise.