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World Tea Expo 2025
Las Vegas Convention Center · Las Vegas, NV
The World Tea Expo 2025, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, brought together the global tea community to learn, innovate, and connect. The event united 10,984 attendees — including industry leaders, buyers, suppliers, and innovators — co-located with the Bar & Restaurant Expo.
Team Attendance
Brooke and Kayla joined Ty and Jamieson on the expo floor, representing our brand and engaging with the global tea community. Our team had a strong presence throughout the three-day event.
Wholesale Arrangements
Successfully solidified wholesale arrangements, establishing a strong foundation for future product distribution.
International Distribution
Secured international distribution deals that will play a crucial role in our long-term growth and market expansion.
Event Highlights
- Global Tea Championship: The event featured the announcement of the 2025 Global Tea Championship winners, honoring the world's finest teas across multiple categories, including matcha and loose-leaf varieties.
- Cultural Showcases: The official ribbon-cutting ceremony, sponsored by Tea Capital Shizuoka, featured a special performance of the Japanese song "Sukiyaki" by Reiko Wake, a Japanese tea ambassador and singer.
- Sustainability Initiatives: The event promoted the "Quest Zero" initiative — a commitment to reach net zero by 2050 through community connection, discovery, and learning while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
About the Expo
The World Tea Expo is the leading event for the global tea industry. This year's expo was held on the second floor of the Las Vegas Convention Center, featuring International Pavilions with teas from Japan, China, India, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam, as well as an interactive Tea Bar showcasing new trends and ready-to-drink creations.