Becoming a tea expert involves self-education, attending tea tastings, and pursuing structured tea education like tea masterclasses and certification workshops. Career opportunities for tea specialists are in the hospitality industry, selecting appropriate teas for various occasions and training others about tea.
From the elaborate tea ceremonies of Japan to tea in the British Empire, to a glass of sweet Southern tea on the back porch, people all over the world have been celebrating tea rituals for centuries. Pursuing a career as a tea expert will allow you to explore the many variations and subtleties of tea and help others get the most out of their tea experience. To become a tea expert, you must familiarize yourself with teas on your own, investigate training opportunities, and market yourself to potential employers.
Much of the knowledge you need to become a tea expert can be acquired on your own through extensive and thoughtful tea drinking. Some experience can be gained through tea tastings, set up in a similar way to wine tastings. They can be organized by tea experts or they can be informal gatherings of tea enthusiasts. Generally, a tea tasting consists of comparing teas from the same region to discover the subtlest variations in similar types of tea.
There are other, more structured forms of tea education that you should look into if you want to become a tea expert. A tea masterclass is designed for anyone interested in learning more about tea and will cover the basics of types of teas and how to prepare, store and serve teas. A more in-depth tea certification workshop can take place over several days. The definition of the term “certified tea specialist” is not uniform, as the certifications offered by different organizations will not necessarily be the same. However, in general, a tea certification course teaches the history and social importance of teas around the world, the process of growing and making teas, tea and food preparation, and the health benefits of tea.
Once you get some sort of certification, you’re ready to become a tea expert. Career opportunities for tea specialists are usually in the hospitality industry, in high-end restaurants or hotels. In this capacity, a tea specialist may be responsible for selecting appropriate teas for various occasions and ensuring that the tea is stored and brewed in such a way that it is as fresh as possible. Often this position will be a combined coffee and tea specialist position, so even if coffee isn’t your cup of tea, having some knowledge about it will increase your marketability. Additional jobs are available to train others about tea, for personal enjoyment or business growth.
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