Specialty Tea Institute

The Specialty Tea Institute (STI) is the educational division of the Tea Association of the U.S.A, Inc. and the leader in the education of tea professionals. STI created our country’s first standardized and accredited tea education curriculum. Our Certified Training Programs, Levels I, II, and IV, are held in conjunction with food and beverage conferences throughout the country. Tea is the most consumed beverage in the world (after water), as well as the fastest growing beverage in the United States with a retail market value exceeding $10B. And like fine wines, specialty teas have an almost infinite variety of flavors, origins and vintages as well a rich history and many traditions. STI has educated more than tea and related industry professionals and more than 125 STI –Certified Tea Specialists, all with the credentialed backing of the U.S. Tea Association. Go To for more details and registration for future offerings.