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Tea sommelier / tea specialist

A specialist in tea varieties, brewing and pairing, found in luxury hotels, afternoon tea rooms and tea retailers. A niche but growing alternative to wine pairing.

A real shift

Curate the tea list, train staff in brewing times and temperatures, serve and advise guests, and work with suppliers.

Skills that matter

  • Tea knowledge
  • Brewing technique
  • Food pairing
  • Storytelling
  • Training

Qualifications

  • UK Tea Academy courses
  • Tea sommelier certifications from specialist schools
  • Level 2 Food Safety

Where it leads

  1. Tea sommelier / tea specialist
  2. Tea buyer
  3. Tea brand founder
  4. Beverage manager

What we'd ask on the show

  • Afternoon tea is more than scones
  • Tea pairing for alcohol-free diners
  • Where your tea comes from

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