World Tea Expo to celebrate 10th anniversary at 2012 event
The World Tea Expo will be held for the 10th time this year on June 1-3 in Las Vegas, NV. The trade show, which started a decade ago, has become the largest event for the tea industry, with more than 33,000 professionals attending the fair over the years. For this year's event, organizers have promised a "no repeat" policy for the many seminars, workshops and tastings that take place during the fair. The Expo will also benefit from an updated show floor, with over 200 exhibitors expected to showcase latest products and trends at the Las Vegas Convention Center. During the past 10 years, more than 35,000 flavors of tea have been tasted at the show and nearly 17 tons of leaves exhibited. Companies like Rishi Tea, Ito En and Harney & Sons have participated in each event since the inception.