India's First Global Tea School
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Why Indian School of Tea?
India is one of the world’s most celebrated tea-producing nations, yet professional tea education has remained largely fragmented and inaccessible. While tea has long been associated with cultivation, production and trade, the rapidly evolving global tea industry demands a new generation of skilled professionals who understand tea beyond the cup.
The Indian School of Tea was established to bridge this gap by creating a structured, career-oriented institution dedicated to tea education. Built on the belief that tea is both an art and a profession, IST offers a modern learning ecosystem where knowledge meets application, tradition meets innovation, and passion evolves into purpose.
Today, the Indian School of Tea is nurturing a vibrant community of learners, educators, entrepreneurs, hospitality professionals and tea enthusiasts who are shaping the future of tea through education, experience and excellence.
Our Vision
To establish the Indian School of Tea as a globally respected Centre of Excellence for tea education, nurturing future-ready professionals, entrepreneurs and thought leaders who will shape the global tea industry through knowledge, innovation and responsible leadership.
Our Mission
- Deliver world-class tea education that combines academic excellence, practical learning and global perspectives.
- Inspire meaningful careers, successful tea enterprises and transformative hospitality experiences through structured learning, industry engagement and immersive education.
- Advance tea knowledge through research, innovation and collaboration while celebrating India's rich tea heritage and connecting it with the world.
Our Philosophy
At the Indian School of Tea, we believe tea is far more than a beverage. It is culture, craftsmanship, science, hospitality, business and human connection.
Our approach to education extends beyond traditional tea tasting. We champion Tea Appreciation—an immersive, sensory-led approach that engages all five senses to develop a deeper understanding of tea’s origin, character, craftsmanship and experience.
We believe meaningful learning happens through experience. By combining classroom learning, sensory appreciation, industry interactions, Tea Education Tours and real-world application, we prepare our learners not only to understand tea, but also to create value through it.
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