Specialty Tea Institute Email Format
Food and Beverage ServicesNew York, United States2-10 Employees
The Specialty Tea Institute functions as the educational arm of the Tea Association of the U.S.A., Inc., focusing on professional tea education. It developed the country's first standardized and accredited tea education curriculum. Its Certified Training Programs, Levels I through IV, are delivered in conjunction with food and beverage conferences across the United States. Its audience comprises tea and related industry professionals seeking formal education and credentialing, supported by the U.S. Tea Association. The organization operates within the food and beverage services sector, positioning itself as a specialized training and certification provider for the tea industry. A 2019 partnership with World Tea Expo enabled STI to offer one-day classes at the expo, illustrating the program's expansion.