Professional Tea Education from

Tea Beginner to
Tea Sommelier

Learn at your own pace and become certified in tea by World Tea Academy.

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Tea Courses Designed by Industry Experts

Everything you need to grow your tea knowledge, all in one place

The Certified Foundation Tea Course is perfect for tea enthusiasts just starting out. Learn the basics of tea types, brewing techniques, and tasting.

Become a Tea Professional

Step up your tea knowledge with the CORE Courses ideal for tea enthusiasts and business owners looking to deepen their knowledge.

Tea Sommelier Certification

Earn certifications like Tea Sommelier, Tea Specialist, and more by completing a series of courses designed to reach these professional titles.

Professional Tea Courses

Courses for tea lovers and professionals, Become certified at your own pace. 

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Basics to expert tea education

Our courses cover everything from foundational tea knowledge to advanced

Flexible online courses

Study anywhere with our online, flexible courses that adapt to your commitments

Tailored to your schedule

Learn at your own pace with courses designed to fit your lifestyle

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Gain insights from the world’s foremost experts in tea

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Earn a Certificate of Completion with Every Course.

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Essentials Of Tea Course

Get started with tea education

This online course is expertly crafted for those beginning their journey into the world of tea. It serves as a foundational program for anyone seeking to gain a thorough understanding of tea covering its rich history, the vast array of varieties, and the art of brewing and serving.

Frequently Asked Questions

World Tea Academy is an online learning platform dedicated to tea education. Whether you’re a tea enthusiast or a professional in the tea industry, we offer courses to help you deepen your knowledge and earn professional certifications. You can learn at your own pace, entirely online, with support from industry experts.

Our courses are for anyone interested in tea! Whether you’re:

•A beginner curious about the world of tea

•A tea professional looking to advance your career

•A business owner in the tea industry

•Or simply a tea lover who wants to learn more

We have something for every skill level and goal.

Absolutely! You don’t need prior tea knowledge to start. Our CORE program is designed for beginners, and we’ll guide you every step of the way.

Yes! Every time you complete a course, you’ll receive an official certificate to showcase your progress.

The Core program is designed around taking a total of seven classes. Core.01 and Core.02 are suggested to take in sequence before moving on to any of the other classes in the program. After you’ve taken Core.01 and Core.02, you can take any of the remaining classes in any order you choose. All Advanced (ADV) programs have a total of seven classes in each. Anyone with a basic knowledge of the six types of tea and understanding of the professional cupping protocol can take these classes. But, you must have earned a WTA Certified Tea Specialist™ certification to receive any Advanced Level Certification. Please note: Some ADV classes have prerequisites. Please check each individual class to see if this applies.

Explore.

Immerse yourself in the origins and varieties of tea with our foundational courses, perfect for getting started or refreshing your knowledge.

Grow.

Build upon your tea education with our specialized courses designed to deepen your understanding and appreciation of the finer aspects of tea.

Become Certified.

Achieve recognition for your expertise with our professional certification paths, distinguishing you as a tea specialist, sommelier, or expert.

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Janna S. Verified
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The class, CORE 01, provided a solid foundation of knowledge on the Camellia Sinensis plant that will set me up for success. The content was consumable and the class was understandable. I truly enjoyed this class.
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CORE 01: Essentials of Tea Course Review for CORE 01: Essentials of Tea Course
DonnaLee
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This course was very useful to me to understand what goes into formulating tea blends. It was fun to create my own breakfast blend of black teas. I thoroughly enjoyed blending various botanicals into tea and learning how to determine a formula between percentages and resulting grams. I feel more comfortable being able to create even more blends on my own for my own pleasure. I can turn my own kitchen into a tea science lab.
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ADV.11 Blending, Flavoring, Scenting Review for ADV.11 Blending, Flavoring, Scenting
Michael
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I was less excited about this course than some of the tea based courses, but I actually found it very interesting and informative and really will help me in formulating blends and utilizing other plants outside of camellia sinensis.
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CORE 06: Beyond Camellia Sinensis Review for CORE 06: Beyond Camellia Sinensis
Ashaahkan
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I loved everything about this class. I’ve never meditated before and the guided meditation videos were very helpful.
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ADV.06 The Tea Lifestyle Review for ADV.06 The Tea Lifestyle
Michael
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All of the Core classes have been invaluable in furthering my knowledge, this one is no exception.
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CORE 05: The Tea Infusion Review for CORE 05: The Tea Infusion
Jessica
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Each course is fascinating and I am continuously surprised by the life of tea. I was really excited for cupping this round and feel that I am strengthening my 5 senses each time I practice. I also enjoyed the week 3 instructor assignments – creating your own blend and the sensory sheet organization system. I am looking forward to Core 3. Thanks for a great course!
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CORE 02: Tea Enhancements and Grading Systems Review for CORE 02: Tea Enhancements and Grading Systems
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