Nathan Wakeford
Nathan Wakeford is a tea expert and is considered by many to be one of the foremost authorities on tea in Australia.
Tea Expert
Nathan Wakeford is a tea expert whose career spans specialty tea sourcing, hospitality, and international tea competitions. He has traveled to more than 150 organic tea plantations across Japan, Korea, India, China, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, Australia, and New Zealand, building extensive knowledge of tea production, quality, and service.
Nathan founded the AustralAsian Specialty Tea Association in 2012, bringing industry members together to develop a greater understanding and appreciation of specialty tea. In 2015, he founded the World Tea Championship, a competition designed to identify the world's best tea brewers and tasters.
His expertise has taken him to international tea and hospitality events as a keynote speaker and contributor, including the World Brewers Cup, World Tea Tasters Cup, Fine Food Australia 2016 and NW Tea Festival 2017. He has also facilitated collaborative events for the World Tea Union.
Nathan founded Somage Fine Foods and previously served as its director. The company was established to supply specialty products and share expertise with restaurants, cafes, coffee companies, and hospitality businesses worldwide.
Through his work, Nathan brings a practical understanding of how tea is sourced, prepared, and served-and how each decision shapes the guest experience.
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