Many professions in tea!
- Catrin Abrahamsson-Beynon
- Sep 25
- 2 min read
Which area is for you?

The tea industry encompasses a variety of professions, including tea cultivation, processing, and product development, as well as marketing and sales. It also features specialized roles like tea tasters and tea sommeliers. Other areas involve quality control, logistics, manufacturing, and entrepreneurship. Some positions demand expertise in agriculture or food science, whereas others are centered around hospitality and retail.

Tea cultivation originated in China, from where it spread to Japan, Korea, and various other Asian, Middle Eastern, and African nations, such as India, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, Iran, Kenya, and many others. In the traditional tea cultivating regions, there are tea farmers, artisans adept at processing tea and crafting tea-ware, along with cultural practitioners of tea ceremonies. These traditions are deeply rooted in the culture and have been handed down through generations.

In the West, tea-related professions encompass retail positions like tea baristas, who excel in serving tea and tea beverages, and service staff. There are also specialized roles such as tea tasters, blenders, and tea sommeliers, along with business positions like tea buyers, product developers, brand managers, and sales/marketing professionals. Additionally, some professions focus on education and training, such as tea educators and those involved in tea certification programs, as well as roles in tea logistics and quality control.
Often, a single tea plantation, importing and distributing company, or a tea house encompasses several of the professions listed above.
By now, you realize that if tea is your favorite beverage, it can open doors to various careers and destinations around the globe!
If you're interested in hosting a tea-themed event, such as a tea tasting paired with brunch or yoga, feel free to reach out to me. I would be delighted to customize the event according to your preferences!

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