It gives us great pleasure to announce an expansion of the services offered by the Tea Association of the U.S.A. The Specialty Tea Institute is a division dedicated to serving the needs of purveyors in the specialty tea industry. We invite you to read about the services of the Specialty Tea Institute and join this organization at your earliest convenience.
Our online resources of information will allow you to intelligently assess the business opportunity, to prepare business plans and seek financial backing. The primary objective is to provide a credible source of information which will allow you to decide if entry into the world of specialty teas is right for you. If you are already in business then we offer many ongoing services which will help you merchandise tea and maximize your profitability. STI will function as your silent partner in the pursuit of these objectives. A copy of the dues schedule and application form is attached for your information and we invite any questions which you may have. The fees have been designed to be very affordable for an individual operator.