Understanding Tokens & How to Get the Most Out of SOMM DIGI AI
At SOMM DIGI AI, our mission is simple: help sommeliers and wine professionals pass CMS and WSET exams using the most advanced, AI-powered study tools available. From flashcards and quizzes to blind tasting grids and food pairings — we’ve built a platform tailored just for wine education.
To make all of this work smoothly and sustainably, we use something called tokens. Here’s what they are, why we use them, and how you can make the most of every token.
🔎 What’s a Token?
A token is a small chunk of text used by the AI. It can be a short word, part of a longer word, or even punctuation.
Examples:
“Bordeaux” = 1 token
“What is malolactic fermentation?” = about 6–8 tokens
Both your questions and the AI’s answers use tokens
So if you ask a detailed question and receive a long, rich answer — more tokens are used in that exchange.
Token Limits by Plan
We offer three plans, each with a generous monthly token allowance:
🆓 Free Plan – 15,000 tokens/month
📘 Study Plan – 125,000 tokens/month
🧠 Management Plan – 175,000 tokens/month
These amounts are designed to fully support serious learners. In fact, most members never use all their tokens, even with daily study.
Why Do We Use Token Limits?
Let’s be honest and transparent.
SOMM DIGI AI is powered by OpenAI — the same advanced system behind ChatGPT. For every word you type and every word you receive, we pay OpenAI. That means every token has a real cost.
We could raise prices or offer unlimited use at lower quality — but that’s not our vision. Instead, we chose a fair usage system that lets us:
✅ Keep the platform affordable
✅ Deliver accurate, wine-specific AI responses
✅ Avoid overload or misuse
✅ Focus on users who are truly committed to learning
This model ensures long-term sustainability and high-quality service for everyone.
✅ The Benefits of This System
Better Value: You get premium AI responses customized to wine education — not generic answers.
Faster Performance: No overload from overuse means the system stays fast and responsive.
Focused Learning: Token limits encourage smarter studying, not endless typing.
This helps YOU succeed.
How to Use Tokens More Effectively
Want to get more out of every session? Here are a few smart tips:
1. Be Clear and Specific
Vague prompts lead to long answers. Specific ones use fewer tokens and give better results.
✅ “Flashcards on Côte de Nuits Grand Crus – Certified level”
❌ “Tell me about Burgundy”
2. Group Topics
Ask for multiple things in one prompt:
✅ “Flashcards on Barolo, Brunello, and Chianti – Certified level”
3. Reuse Past Content
Reviewing your saved quizzes or notes uses no tokens. And repetition is key for retention.
4. Save Your Best Answers
Copy great responses into a study doc or flashcard app so you don’t regenerate them.
What If You Use All Your Tokens?
Don’t worry — you’re still supported:
✔️ You can review all previous content anytime (no token use)
🔄 Tokens reset automatically every month
🆘 If you're preparing hard and run out early, we can offer a small boost for a couple of months — just ask (this is limited and temporary)
💬 Final Words
We created SOMM DIGI AI to help you study smarter, not harder. Token limits aren’t meant to restrict you — they’re in place to protect the quality of your learning experience and keep this advanced platform accessible to wine professionals everywhere.
If you ever have questions or need support, just reach out. We’re here to help you succeed.
Cheers,
Team SOMM DIGI AI 🍷
