Introduction to the ATMA
Founded in 2007, the American Tea Masters
Association promotes camaraderie among individuals aspiring
to achieve excellence in the world of premium-grade specialty teas.
The association currently offers a number of services for its members,
including (see Services):
ATMA Newsletter
Member Spotlight
Featured Supplier
Annual Meeting
The association offers a number of affordable membership options, as
well as several sponsorship programs for tea industry suppliers (see Membership).
The association’s prestigious Certified
Tea Master™ designation, awarded following completion
of the Tea Mastery Certification Course™,
is awarded to deserving tea masters and tea sommeliers dedicated to
promoting the “experience” of quality, loose-leaf specialty teas grown
around the world (see Certification).