Tea Sommelier School
Tea Sommelier School · Professional certification
Become a certified tea sommelier.
A structured path from foundation to certification — the senses, brewing, Korean tea, tasting and service — led by a certified sommelier in Zurich and online.
Led by Shane, a certified tea sommelier. Rooted in Korean tea, from Jeju and mainland Korea.
Apply to the School →What you learnA credential the trade actually recognises.
Anyone can call themselves a tea expert. Few can prove it. The School gives you a structured method, real tasting reps, and a credential you can put on a CV or a menu.
It is built for people who take tea seriously — F&B professionals, career-changers, and serious enthusiasts.
What you learn
Foundation to certified, in structured levels.
The senses & brewing
How to taste with method, control water and temperature, and get the same cup twice.
Korean tea & terroir
Regions, cultivars and processing — green, matcha, herbal, fermented — and why they taste as they do.
Tasting & evaluation
Structured tasting, quality assessment, and describing tea to a guest.
Service & business
Menu building, pairing and running tea as part of a hospitality business.
How it works
From first enquiry to your first cup with us.
Apply
Send your details. We reply within two business days.
Placement call
A short chat to set your starting level.
Enrol
Secure your place and dates.
Study
Work through the levels, online and in Zurich.
Exam & certification
Pass the assessment and earn your certification.
Credentials you can put on the menu
KTeaShop is the official Swiss and European importer of premium Korean tea, founded and led by a certified tea sommelier. Certified bio-organic, curated — not a commodity trader.
“A venue is trusting me with what their guests remember. I taste every tea before it earns a place in the range, and I import it properly, certified and traceable. That is the standard I supply to, and it is why partners stay.”
— Shane, Founder & Certified Tea Sommelier · Official Swiss & European importer, KTeaShop Zurich
Before you enrol
The questions most suppliers make you email for.
Do I need experience?
No. There is a foundation level for newcomers; we place you on a short call.
Online or in Zurich?
Both — theory online, tasting and practice in person. [Confirm your format.]
How long does it take, and what does it cost?
[To confirm: duration per level and tuition.] We share the current schedule and fees on application.
Is the certification recognised?
[To confirm: the certifying body / standard you align to.] We explain exactly what the credential is before you enrol.
Apply to the School
Tell us a little about you. We reply within two business days with dates and next steps.
Prefer email? Write to academy@kteashop.com