Mintéalogie® Journey

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Educational Path of the Institute of Mintéalogie®
Understanding, Transmitting and Elevating the Culture of Mint Tea
The Mintéalogie® course constitutes the educational structure developed by the Mintéalogie® Institute of Maison NANA1807 in order to transmit the culture of mint tea according to a progressive, cultural and sensory approach.
This course allows you to discover, understand and deepen your knowledge of the science and art of mint tea through different learning stages ranging from cultural initiation to a deep understanding of the discipline.
Inspired by major cultural disciplines such as oenology for wine or the art of tea in Asia, this course aims to structure Mintéalogie® as a field of study enabling the preservation and transmission of a living cultural heritage.

Summary of the Mintéalogie® Course
• Pedagogical vision
• Course structure
• Level 1 – Introduction
• Level 2 – Experiments
• Level 3 – Workshops
• Level 4 – Businesses
• Level 5 – Expertise
• Why follow the Mintéalogie® path?
• Mintéalogie® certifications
• Mintéalogie® recognition levels
• The Perspectives offered by the Mintéalogie® Pathway
• Educational philosophy
• Mintealogy FAQ
The Vision of the Mindealogy® Journey
The Mintéalogie® approach is based on the idea that mint tea culture deserves to be studied, transmitted and valued as a cultural discipline in its own right.
Through this journey, the Institute of Mintealogy wishes to contribute to a better understanding of mint tea not only as a traditional drink, but as a culture, a social language and a sensory experience.
This approach allows us to place mint tea in its historical, botanical and cultural context in order to reveal its full richness.
Course objectives
- Structuring the transmission of mint tea
- Developing sensory culture
- Passing on the traditions of Moroccan tea
- Understanding plant science
- Promoting the art of hospitality
Structure of the Mintéalogie® Pathway
The Mintéalogie® course is structured around several levels allowing for the gradual acquisition of a complete understanding of the discipline.
Each level corresponds to a learning stage and allows for the development of specific knowledge.
The 5 levels of the course
- Level 1 – Introduction to Mintéalogie®
- Level 2 – Cultural Experiences
- Level 3 – Specialized Workshops
- Level 4 – Corporate Programs
- Level 5 – Mintéalogie® Expertise
The Pedagogical Progression of Mintéalogie®

A five-step progression:
- Discover
- Explore
- To understand
- Master
- To transmit
Level 1 – Introduction to Mintéalogy®
The initiation constitutes the first step in the educational journey and allows one to discover the essential basics of Mintéalogie®.
- Level: Beginner
- Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Format: cultural introduction
- Supervision: Certified Mintealogist
- Objective: to discover the basics of Mintéalogy®
The Mintéalogie® initiation aims to introduce participants to the cultural, historical and sensory dimensions of mint tea.
This step helps to lay the necessary foundations for a deeper understanding of the discipline.
Skills developed
- Understanding Mintéalogy®
- Discover the history of mint tea
- Understanding Moroccan traditions
- Discover the basics of tasting
- Understanding the art of hospitality
Level 2 – Mintéalogie® Experiments
Mintéalogie experiences allow for deeper discovery through practice and cultural immersion.
- Level: Exploration
- Duration: approximately 2 hours
- Format: guided sensory experience
- Supervision: Certified Mintealogist
- Objective: to develop sensory awareness and understanding of the aromas of mint tea
They help to develop a sensitivity to aromas and taste balances.
This step allows theoretical knowledge to be transformed into lived experience.
Objectives of this level
- Developing sensory analysis
- Understanding aromas
- Discover the mints
- Understanding assemblies
- Developing a culture of taste

Level 3 – Advanced Workshops in Mintéalogy®
After the initiation and initial experiences, the advanced workshops allow for the development of a more precise understanding of the technical, cultural and sensory dimensions of mint tea.
- Level: Advanced
- Duration: half a day
- Format: practical and cultural workshop
- Supervision: Certified Mintealogist
- Objective: To deepen knowledge of preparation techniques and the understanding of mint tea traditions
These workshops constitute an important step in the Mintéalogie® journey because they allow us to go beyond discovery to enter into a more conscious understanding of gestures, balances and traditions.
At this level, participants develop a more attentive approach to the details that make up the mint tea experience: water quality, leaf selection, balance of flavors, temperature, rhythm of service and aesthetics of gesture.
This stage often marks a change in perspective: mint tea is no longer just enjoyed, it is understood.
Skills developed at this level
• Master the basics of traditional preparation
• Understanding the importance of balanced flavors
• Develop a sensitivity to sensory details
• Understanding the aesthetics of tea service
• To deepen our understanding of mint tea culture

Level 4 – Mintéalogie® for Businesses and Organizations
Mintéalogie® also finds its place in the professional world as a tool for cultural transmission and the development of human relations.
- Level: Professional Application
- Duration: Customized: 2 hours to 1 day
- Format: Cultural experience for businesses
- Supervision: Certified Mintealogist
- Objective: to develop a culture of hospitality and strengthen team cohesion
Mintéalogie programs for businesses allow you to discover how mint tea culture can become a support for dialogue, cohesion and development of hospitality culture.
Through these experiences, tea becomes a pedagogical tool allowing reflection on the notions of hospitality, attention to others, and quality of experience.
This approach aligns with the new expectations of organizations seeking to develop human and cultural experiences within their teams.
Professional Applications of Mintéalogie®
• Cultural team-building experiences
• Development of a culture of hospitality
• Premium customer experience
• Intercultural management
• Transmission of the values of hospitality

Level 5 – Expertise Path in Mintéalogy®
The Mintéalogie® level of expertise corresponds to a comprehensive understanding of the discipline and an ability to convey the cultural and sensory foundations of mint tea.
- Level: Expert
- Duration: 280 hours (training, practice and personal research)
- Format: progressive in-depth study
- Supervision: Institute of Mintéalogy®
- Objective: To develop a comprehensive understanding and transmit the culture of mint tea
This level does not correspond solely to an accumulation of knowledge, but to a deep understanding of the spirit of mint tea and its cultural dimension.
This is a process that combines experience, observation, transmission and regular practice.
The expertise in Mintéalogie® is thus based on a global approach combining culture, sensory experience and humanity.
Dimensions of Mintéalogie® Expertise
• Extensive cultivation of mint tea
• Understanding of traditions
• Transmission of knowledge
• Mastery of sensory experience
• Ability to explain Mintéalogie®

Why follow the Mintéalogie® path?
The Mintéalogie® journey allows you to discover mint tea as a culture, a know-how and a sensory experience.
The benefits of the journey
- Understanding the culture of mint tea
- Developing a culture of taste
- Discover a cultural heritage
- Experience a unique sensory journey
- Participating in the transmission of a tradition
- Discover Mintéalogy®
The Certifications of the Mintéalogie® Pathway
In its desire to structure Mintéalogie® as a cultural discipline, the Institute of Mintéalogie is progressively developing educational recognitions to enhance learning pathways.
These recognitions aim to structure the stages of the journey and to value the commitment of participants in discovering the discipline.
They are part of a logic of transmission and symbolic recognition of acquired knowledge.
The Mintéalogie® recognition steps
• Certificate of initiation to Mintéalogie®
• Certificate of participation in the Mintéalogie® experiments
• Mintéalogie® Practitioner
• Certified Mintealogist
• Ambassador for mint tea culture
The Mintéalogie® Recognition Levels
In order to structure the transmission of Mintéalogie®, the Institute of Mintéalogie recognizes several levels of commitment in the discovery and transmission of mint tea culture.
- Certificate of Introduction to Mintéalogy®
- Certificate of Practitioner in Mintéalogie®
- Certificate of Mintealogist
- Mintéalogie® Ambassador Certificate
The Perspectives Offered by the Mintéalogie® Pathway
The Mintéalogie® program allows you to develop a deep understanding of mint tea culture and to open up new cultural and professional perspectives.
After this course you will be able to:
- Delving deeper into the culture of mint tea
- Developing sensory expertise
- Understanding tea traditions
- Passing on the culture of mint tea
- Participate in Mintéalogie® experiments
- Becoming an ambassador for tea culture
The Pedagogical Statutes of Mintéalogie®
In order to structure the discipline, Mintéalogie® can gradually be organized around different levels of engagement allowing for the recognition of learning paths.
These statuses are not merely titles, but represent steps in understanding and transmitting mint tea culture.
The Mintéalogie® statutes
Discoverer of Mintéalogie®
Participant who has learned the basics of the discipline.
Mintéalogie® Practitioner
Participant who deepened the sensory and cultural experience.
Certified Mintealogist
A participant recognized for his understanding of the discipline.
Mintéalogie® Ambassador
Participant contributing to the transmission of mint tea culture.
Mintéalogie® as a Path of Learning
The Mintéalogie® program is not just an educational program, but a true path of cultural discovery.
It invites each participant to develop a progressive understanding of mint tea through experience, practice, and transmission.
This progression respects each individual's pace and allows for a natural discovery of the discipline.
Mintéalogie® is not limited to technical learning: it also constitutes an invitation to develop a sensitivity to the culture of mint tea.

The Philosophy of the Mindealogy® Journey
The Mintéalogie® journey is based on a simple philosophy: mint tea is not just a drink, but a living culture, an art of gesture and a way to create a link between people.
Through this journey, the Institute of Mintealogy seeks to transmit not only knowledge, but also a cultural sensitivity and an understanding of the human values associated with mint tea.
Mintéalogie® thus considers mint tea as a synthesis of nature, culture and hospitality.
The fundamental principles of Mintéalogie®
- Mint tea as cultural heritage
- Transmission as a responsibility
- Hospitality as a universal value
- Taste as culture
- Sharing as a philosophy
The Transmission of a Living Cultural Heritage
Maison NANA1807 incorporates Mintéalogie® into an approach of transmitting a living cultural heritage.
This approach is based on the idea that mint tea traditions must be understood, practiced and passed on in order to continue to exist in the contemporary world.
The Mintéalogie® journey thus contributes to preserving the gestures, knowledge and values associated with mint tea.
Through this approach, Mintéalogie® contributes to the recognition of mint tea as an element of intangible cultural heritage.
What Mintéalogie® conveys
- A culture of time
- A culture of hospitality
- A culture of taste
- A culture of respect
- A culture of dialogue
Mintéalogy® as a Cultural Discipline
Mintéalogie® positions itself as an emerging discipline that allows for the structuring of the study of mint tea.
It draws on several complementary areas:
• History of tea
• Botany
• Sensory science
• The art of gesture
• Cultural Anthropology
This multidisciplinary approach allows mint tea to be given the place it deserves in the heritage of world cultures.
Mintéalogie® and the NANA1807 House
Mintéalogie® is one of the cultural pillars of Maison NANA1807.
Through this discipline, Maison NANA1807 affirms its desire to contribute to the transmission of know-how and culture of mint tea.
The Institute of Mintealogy thus constitutes the center for research, transmission and cultural innovation of the House.

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Conclusion – The Future of Mintéalogy®
Through the development of the Mintéalogie® course, Maison NANA1807 wishes to contribute to the structuring of a cultural discipline dedicated to mint tea.
This approach is part of a long-term vision aimed at preserving and transmitting a cultural heritage while integrating it into modernity.
Mintéalogie® thus represents an invitation to rediscover mint tea as an art of living and a cultural heritage to be passed on.
Mintéalogie® is an invitation to understand mint tea not only as a beverage, but as a culture to be passed on.
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FAQ | All about Minthealogy
A guide to understanding the science and art of mint tea: history, benefits, preparation and ritual
General Questions about Mintéalogy®
What is Mintéalogie®?
Mintealogy is the science and art of mint tea. This discipline studies the history of mint tea, the botany of tea and mint, the techniques of preparation, sensory analysis, and the rituals of hospitality associated with this tradition.
Why talk about the oenology of Mint Tea?
Mintealogy can be compared to oenology for wine. In the same way that oenology studies the aromas and tasting techniques of wine, mintealogy explores the plants, aromas, and traditions that make up mint tea culture.
What is the origin of the word Mintéalogie®?
The term Mintéalogie is formed from the word mint and tea , to which is added the suffix "-logie", from the Greek logos , which means "study" or "science".
Mintéalogy thus designates the discipline devoted to the study of mint tea in its historical, botanical, cultural and sensory dimensions.
What is the field of study of Mintéalogie®?
Mintealogy studies, in particular, the history of mint tea, the botany of tea and mint, the art of preparation, the mint tea ceremony, the sensory analysis of aromas, and the culture of hospitality.
How long has tea been consumed in the Muslim world?
Historical sources indicate that tea has been consumed in the Muslim world since the 9th century, particularly through trade with China. This long history has contributed to the emergence of tea-related traditions, some of which combine tea and mint.
What is the Mint Tea ceremony?
The mint tea ceremony is a ritual of hospitality that often accompanies the preparation and serving of tea. It highlights gestures, sharing, and conviviality around the tasting of tea.
What are the ingredients of a traditional Mint Tea?
Mint tea typically combines green tea, often Gunpowder, with mint leaves and hot water. Depending on traditions and preferences, the tea can be prepared with different varieties of mint.
What are the benefits of Mint Tea?
Mint tea is prized for its freshness and aromatic properties. It is often enjoyed with meals or to create a relaxing and convivial atmosphere.
Can Mintéalogie® be learned?
Yes. Mintealogy can be discovered through workshops, tea ceremonies and cultural experiences that allow you to explore the history, plants and gestures related to the art of mint tea.
Questions about the Mintéalogie® Course
What is the Mintéalogie® journey?
The Mintéalogie® course is an educational program developed by the Institute of Mintéalogie allowing you to discover and deepen your knowledge of mint tea culture.
Who is this course for?
This course is aimed at tea lovers, culture enthusiasts, hospitality professionals, and companies wishing to develop cultural experiences.
Is prior knowledge required?
No. The course begins with an introduction accessible to everyone.
Can we delve deeper into Mintéalogie®?
Yes. The course offers several levels allowing for a progressive deepening of the discipline.
Is there a certification in Mintéalogie®?
Yes. The Mintealogy Institute awards certificates of competence to participants who have demonstrated their commitment to and understanding of mint tea culture. These educational recognitions enhance learning pathways within the discipline.
Why study Mint Tea?
Because it constitutes a rich cultural tradition, a way of life and a unique sensory experience.
What is the objective of Mintéalogie®?
The objective of Mintéalogie® is to structure, transmit and promote mint tea cultures.