Education and Certification. A CNM begins her education by obtaining a degree as a registered nurse. As of 2010, a master's degree is the minimum educational preparation required to become a CNM. A registered nurse who wants to become a CNM must then complete a two-year midwifery program.
First Flush (Late March â May): The tea from the first flush is generally a lighter, crisp tea with a more delicate flavour compared to the second flush. The first flush will brew a golden amber color whilst a second flush will be deep amber to brown.
First flush tea arrives during early to late spring in March to May. This time is when the tea plants have rested over the winter and days begin to get longer and warmer. Sunlight and warmth makes for happy tea plants, which send out new leaves to soak up that sunshiny goodness.