Who Are We?
The tea industry looks to The Tea Association of the USA, Inc., The Tea Council of the USA, and the Specialty
Tea Institute (STI) for its wholesale and retail needs.
Why do businesses need associations?
- To protect their best interests
- To create an environment conducive to growth
- To serve as a scaffold to build the overall economic success of an industry
- To develop positive marketing and media impressions
- To defend against harmful allegations that can damage the vitality of an industry
Click on any of the headings below for a short historical summary of each organization, a snapshot of their functions, and membership information.