ITFA Internship
An opportunity to take part in the work of a non-profit organization that connects tea farmers across production regions with tea lovers around the world.
International Tea Farms Alliance · Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
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Working with ITFA
The International Tea Farms Alliance was started by Kyoto Obubu Tea Plantations with support from the “Japan Brand” project of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in Japan. Our internship gives participants a chance to be involved with the everyday operations of the alliance.
Interns work alongside the alliance as it maintains its network of affiliated tea farms, shares information about member farms and the Global Tea Tasters Club, and communicates with the wider tea community.
How to take part
Next steps
Tell us about yourself and the kind of involvement you are looking for, and we will get back to you about current internship opportunities and participation details.
- Read about the alliance and its mission on the About page.
- Browse the member farms directory to see the producers involved.
- Send your enquiry through the contact form.
An internship with the International Tea Farms Alliance offers a way to take part in the everyday work of a non-profit organization that acts as a bridge between tea farmers and tea lovers worldwide. Based in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, the alliance was originally started by Kyoto Obubu Tea Plantations with support from the Japan Brand project of Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and it now brings together estates and producers across many production regions, from Japan and China to India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Taiwan, Indonesia, Korea, the United States and Hawaii.
Interns work alongside the alliance as it manages membership, supporter relationships, content and communication about tea cultures, plantations and the wider tea industry, helping with a range of organizational and editorial tasks. Because the alliance is a member-driven, non-profit body rather than a commercial company, the internship emphasizes learning, cultural exchange and first-hand exposure to how tea is grown, processed and traded across borders. Participants gain insight into global tea production regions, farm practices and the everyday administration of an international mission, while contributing to projects that connect growers, estates and enthusiasts.