Certified Tea Professional™
World Tea Academy’s advanced certification degrees offer higher level learning for the true tea professional.
The Certified Tea Professional™ Certification is designed for business owners and individuals directly involved in the tea trade. Each of these advanced classes have been written by highly-regarded tea industry specialists and professionals who have generously shared their knowledge and expertise through these classes.
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The Certified Tea Professional™ Program requires the completion of these 7 courses.
| ADV.01 | Advanced Cupping - Written by Donna Fellman Click to read bio |
| ADV.02 | Understanding the Organoleptic Experience - Written by Virginia Utermohlen, Taste Scientist Click to read bio |
| ADV.03 | The Culture of Tea Around the World - Written by Dan Robertson, Teahouse Tours Click to read bio |
| ADV.05 | Presentation and Advanced Brewing Techniques - Written by Suzette Hammond, Being Tea Click to read bio |
| ADV.07 | Quality Assurance, Food Safety and Pesticides - Written by Tony Tellin, A Tellin Company Click to read bio |
| ADV.09* | Advanced Herbal Teas - Written by Rob McCaleb, Natural Healthcare Inc. Click to read bio |
| ADV.11 | Blending, Flavoring, Scenting -Written by Scott Svihula, Hula Consulting Click to read bio |
*This class has a pre-requisite of Core.06
Please Note: Anyone with a basic knowledge of the six types of tea can take these classes. But, you must have earned a WTA Certified Tea Specialist™ certification to receive any Advanced Level Certification.