Join ITFA
Membership in the International Tea Farms Alliance is free, and opens the door to information and services such as the Global Tea Tasters Club.
Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
Who can apply
Two ways to join
The International Tea Farms Alliance was started by tea farmers as a bridge to tea lovers around the world. Applications are accepted from both sides of that bridge: the farms that grow the tea and the people who drink it.
- Tea Farmers ApplicationFor producers seeking to connect with tea lovers and with other farms across production regions.
- Tea Lovers ApplicationFor consumers interested in following member farms and the teas they produce.
What membership includes
Access and resources
- Free membership for applicants.
- Access to ITFA information and resources.
- Access to the Global Tea Tasters Club.
- A direct line to tea farms in nine countries and counting.
How it works
Four steps to membership
- Choose your applicationSelect the Tea Farmers Application or the Tea Lovers Application, depending on which side of the alliance you sit on.
- Submit your detailsTell the alliance about your farm or your interest in tea so your place in the network is clear.
- Receive ITFA informationMembership is free, so no fee is due at any stage. You gain access to alliance information and resources.
- Enjoy member servicesTake part in the Global Tea Tasters Club and follow the teas offered by participating member farms.
Joining the International Tea Farms Alliance offers tea farmers and tea lovers a shared connection across production regions and around the world. Membership is open to both estates and garden companies as well as supporters interested in tea culture, business, and the people behind each harvest. Members can access information and services such as the Global Tea Tasters Club, helping create a clearer bridge between growers and the communities that value their tea. The alliance was founded by tea farmers with the aim of supporting international exchange, fostering understanding of tea regions, and strengthening relationships across the global tea industry.
Member services
What membership brings
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Alliance information
News and resources from an NPO established by tea farmers, with an internship program also open to members.
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Global Tea Tasters Club
Selections of tea from ITFA farms, announced on August 5, 2011, with the first shipment originating from Japan in October 2011.
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Farm network
Affiliated farms in China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Taiwan and the USA.
Ready to join?
Applications for tea farmers and tea lovers are open, and membership is free.