Why join?
The Association is committed to representing the entire tea industry and drives sustainable growth through forward-thinking collaboration. Its aim is to be recognised as the independent authority on tea for the region.
While pursuing the wider objectives of the Association and meeting members’ needs, the overall vision is to generate a greater awareness for the and the industry in Australasia and protect its long-term viability.
Membership benefits
Members of the Australasian Tea Association will receive:
• Direct access to the most respected tea professionals in the industry
• Member discount for course registrations and tea events
• A subscription to a bi-monthly Members-only newsletter to keep abreast of the latest tea trends and industry developments
• Guest features (2 times p.a.) in The Leaf Hunter newsletter (readership of XK)
• Guest feature articles or promotion (1-time p.a.) on the Associations resource page/blog
• Networking opportunities with other industry leaders, suppliers and potential customers at Members-only webinars, online forums and events
• Host your own Members-only webinars and workshops (1-time p.a.) on specialised topics
• Company recognition on the website (12-month directory listing), homepage feature (1-time p.a.) and social media channels (2 times p.a.)
• Access to the Members-only area of the website where you can:
o Source information from the library and access an extensive array of tea resources;
o Learn What’s Picking in the fields;
o Keep abreast of important tea industry statistics;
o Hear straight from the coalface – weekly country reportage
o Post comments in the forum for eliciting input and feedback
• Exclusive member discount to Tea Journey, the global industry’s latest and most comprehensive mobile tea journal connecting growers in 35 countries with consumers worldwide
• Discount to receive membership of the The Rare Tea Club
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Tea Enthusiast
$75.00Individuals with a personal interest in tea.
Tea Enthusiast members will receive:
– 10% attendee discount to attend workshops at the Australian International Tea Expo
– Subscription to members-only newsletter
– Complimentary Tea101 course
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Industry Professional
$150.00Individuals such as tea masters, tea blenders, tea sommeliers, tea specialists, tea educators, tea authors and others working in the tea industry to generate greater awareness about tea.
Industry Professional members will receive:
– Access to members-only area of the website including online forum and tea resources
– 10% discount to attend workshops held at the Australian International Tea Expo
– Access to tea tasting sheets and tea flavour wheel
– 10% discount on Australian Tea Masters professional tea tools
– One guest submission into members-only newsletter
– 100-word profile and photo displayed on the Australasian Tea Association website to assist in the development of career opportunities
– 10% discount to Rare Tea Club
– 50% discount on membership to Tea Journey magazine
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Trade Membership
$280.00Businesses such as tea houses, retail tea stores (including online), as well as cafes ,restaurant/food service operators providing beverage services that include brewed teas.
Trade members will receive:
– Access to members-only area of the website including online forum and tea resources
– TEA101 course for up to eight staff
– 10% exhibitor discount of stand at the Australian International Tea Expo
– Logo, 100-word company profile and direct link displayed on the Australasian Tea Association website
– Access to tea tasting sheets and tea flavour wheel
– 50% discount on membership to Tea Journey magazine
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Tea Wholesaler
$380.00Businesses that import/export tea or tea products, tea accessories, teaware, tea brewing equipment, tea packaging and tea manufacturing equipment.
Tea Wholesale members will receive:
– 10% Exhibitor discount of a booth the Australian International Tea Expo
– Access to members-only area of the website including online forum and tea resources
– Logo and 100-word company profile and direct link from Australasian Tea – – Association website
– Subscription to members-only newsletter
– One article submission in members-only newsletter
– Participate in members-only discussion and or webinar
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Associate Membership
$450.00Organisations supporting the tea industry, by promoting tea consumption and providing a credible source of information about tea growers, tea culture and tourism.
Associate members will receive:
– 10% exhibitor discount of a booth at the Australian International Tea Expo
– Access to members-only area of the website including online forum and tea resources
– Logo, 100-word company profile and direct link from Australasian Tea Association website
– Subscription to members-only newsletter
– Two article submissions in bi-monthly members-only newsletter
– Host industry members-only discussion and/or webinar
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Tea Board
$650.00State agencies of the government established to promote the cultivation, processing and domestic trade of tea as well as the export of tea from these countries.
Tea Board members will receive:
– 10% exhibitor discount of a booth at the Australian International Tea Expo
– Access to members-only area of the website including online forum and tea resources
– Logo, 100-word company profile and direct link from Australasian Tea Association website
– Subscription to members-only newsletter
– Two article submissions in bi-monthly members-only newsletter
– Host industry members-only discussion and/or webinar
