

Robert Schinkel
Tea Sommelier & Cocktail Expert
Phone:
+31
Email:
Address:
500 Terry Francine Street
San Francisco, CA 94158
Date of Birth:
December 25th 1974
A Bit About Me
Robert is a Global Tea Ambassador, a tea sommelier, and a pioneer in Tea & Food pairing, as well as a trendsetter and trendspotter in the tea industry. He has won international cocktail competitions and created over 500 tea-based recipes, conducting Beverage & Hospitality training programs in more than 60 countries.
For Dilmah Tea, he has authored four recipe books filled with innovative tea-based drinks, and he is one of the speakers at the International School of Tea, inspiring attendees from around the world to view tea from a new perspective.
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Work Experience
June 2025 - April 2026
July 2024 - May 2025
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For the past 12 years, Robert has served as the global ambassador for Dilmah Tea, the world's largest privately-owned tea company.
In this role, he has trained thousands of professionals across more than 60 countries at trade events, bar shows, conferences, and various venues.
He has designed and led hotel training programs for groups such as Marriott, IHG, Shangri-La, and Hilton. Additionally, he has educated countless tea enthusiasts and consumers at gourmet festivals and events around the globe.
January 2023 - June 2024
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