For nearly two decades the Tea & Herbal Association of Canada has offered their TAC Tea Sommelier® certification program. It has received much recognition by the international tea community over the years and is the winner of the CSAE (Canadian Society of Association Executives) Award of Distinction for an education program.
Starting June 1, 2023 the Tea & Herbal Association of Canada will offer three new certifications: Tea Specialist, Foodservice Tea Specialist and Herbs & Infusions Certificate.
As of June 1, 2023 the Tea Sommelier® program will include the Herbs & Infusions courses. All students who are currently registered in the Tea Sommelier® program or who have taken Tea Sommelier® courses prior to June 1, 2023 will not be required to take the additional courses in order qualify for the final Tea Sommelier® certification exam.