International Tea Education Institute

Welcome To I.T.E.I

• Welcome to the International Tea Education Institute (I.T.E.I), where learning the mysteries of the tea plant, Camellia sinensis, is open to all levels of interest professionals and at-home tea enthusiasts alike!  
• Our proprietary teaching methods, tools, comprehensive content, and multilingual educators with extensive tea knowledge and expertise, make I.T.E.I the ideal gateway to the world of tea.  
• Our comprehensive courses educate students not only about world teas, tea terroirs, professional tea cupping/ tasting, the art of tea, the various tea cultures, and tea etiquette, but also offer an understanding of the tea industry, tea trade, the business of tea, and excellency of tea service in the hospitality and catering industry.  
• International Tea Education Institute specializes in professional tea certification programs.

Students May Choose From Three Program Levels:  

• Foundation, Intermediate, or Advanced.
• Courses are offered both Online and Onsite to students around the world.  
• The Institute is also represented in various countries through the ITEI Accredited Tea Educators Program, through which students can earn certain ITEI Certifications that will enhance their marketability in the hospitality and culinary professions.
• Employers in the food/hospitality industry—in addition to their own establishment's rules, training, and regulations—will welcome International Tea Education Certificates as the standard for recruiting employees with professional, superior tea knowledge and skills.