2011 Canadian Coffee & Tea Show in Vancouver

I’m addicted to coffee. And tea. And I blog about both of them quite a lot. So it’s always fun to find out more about local events that promote both delicious drinks. The Canadian Coffee & Tea Show 2011 in Vancouver is taking place this weekend and there is a gazillion fun events that are taking place. This is an action-packed weekend, that’s for sure. And if you are a tea or coffee lover, you will want to participate in the series of events. In this post I’m only focusing on the Tea Sommelier Events.

TEA SOMMELIER EVENTS

Do you think you can be a Tea Sommelier? Blind Tasting Panel
Monday, October 3rd 1pm – 2pm
No Charge

The general public, industry and wine sommeliers are invited to challenge the tasting portion of the Tea Sommelier exam. We put 20 students of tea, tea drinkers, tea lovers and wine sommeliers at a table and challenge them to a tea cupping. Much like a blind wine tasting, panelists must try to name the type of tea, style of tea, country and place of origin from a selection of unmarked teas lined up in front of them.

Tea 101
October 1st and 2nd – 11 am to 3 pm

The first of eight culinary college courses that takes you to professional tea sommelier status is being offered right at the Coffee and Tea show this year. The four week course has been deconstructed into an intensive two days. Led by Toronto’s Shabnam Weber, Tea expert and Tea Association of Canada’s Board Director, the course on its own is an excellent Introduction to Tea and may be used as a credit towards your Tea Sommelier designation at applicable colleges offering the program. (Vancouver, Calgary. Edmonton, Toronto) – Course cost is $399
Details and registration

Tea Sommelier Exam – Challenge
Saturday, October 1st 1pm – 3pm
Vancouver Community College – Room numbers #401, #401 #330
Cost of Exam Waived – Participants must meet criteria (must have been in the tea industry for 2 years)

Tea experts are invited to sit the Tea Sommelier exam at the Coffee and Tea show. For those who have extensive knowledge of tea, flavours and origins and have studied courses, this is a rare opportunity to test their knowledge and if passing, leave with the certified Tea Sommelier designation. Register by contacting Riley Richman, Tea Association of Canada: 416.510.8647 ext #2 or rileyr@tea.ca

More information on the Canadian Coffee & Tea Show website. More information about this wonderful showcase:

The Canadian Coffee & Tea Show is designed to meet the needs of independent coffee & tea retailers, restaurateurs, foodservice operators, chain operators, and buyers. The Show offers an extensive educational program geared for new entrepreneurs, independents and chain operators alike. It also features the country’s largest industry trade show, showcasing products and services from North America and around the world, the Canadian Barista Championship and the second annual Canadian Cup Taster Championship.

LOCATION
VANCOUVER CONVENTION CENTRE – EAST EXHIBIT HALL B
999 Canada Place
Vancouver, B.C. V6C 3C1

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