Photo Essay: Here’s What You Missed at World Tea Expo 2023 in Las Vegas

In case you missed the 2023 World Tea Conference + Expo, held March 27-29 in Las Vegas, here’s a peek at all the action, fun and business that was conducted by tea industry professionals, leading tea businesses, purveyors of tea-related goods and services, buyers across vertical markets, and tea entrepreneurs.

If you did not attend the most influential event in the global tea industry – including the lively expo floor, the many educational sessions, the networking opportunities – we’ve got you covered.

Here's a photo essay to give you a snapshot of the recent event – highlighting all the things you missed, such as the latest teas and products, the Tea Bar, the insightful educational sessions, the many networking opportunities, and the welcome reception, plus more!

Of course, to avoid FOMO, be sure to plan to attend and experience the next World Tea Conference + Expo, scheduled for March 18-20, 2024 in Las Vegas (and be sure to check out #WorldTeaExpo and #WorldTeaExpo2023). See you next year!

EIGHT THINGS YOU MISSED AT WORLD TEA EXPO 2023:

1. All of the Latest Teas, Innovation, Tastings and Tea-related Products on the Lively Expo Floor

Tea Tasting at World Tea Expo 2023
There were so many teas to taste and experience on the expo floor. (Photo by: Questex / World Tea Conference + Expo)
Exhibitors at World Tea Expo 2023 Las Vegas
International Tea Importers (ITI) at their exhibit booth with attendees (Photo by: Questex / World Tea Conference + Expo)
World Tea Expo 2023 Las Vegas
Sampling teas at the 2023 World Tea Conference + Expo (Photo by: Questex / World Tea Conference + Expo)
Matcha at World Tea Expo 2023
Making matcha for attendees at World Tea Expo (Photo by: Aaron Kiel / World Tea News)

2. The In-depth Educational Sessions & Workshops

Tea Education Educational Session World Tea Expo
One of the many educational sessions and workshops at the 2023 World Tea Conference + Expo (Photo by: Questex / World Tea Conference + Expo)
Tea Education Educational Session World Tea Expo
Presenting an educational session at the 2023 World Tea Conference + Expo (Photo by: Questex / World Tea Conference + Expo)
Tea Education Educational Session World Tea Expo
Attendees connect during an educational session. (Photo by: Questex / World Tea Conference + Expo)

3. The Tea Bar

Tea Bar - World Tea 2023
The Tea Bar is a "hot spot" at the expo, where attendees gather, network and sample teas, tea cockails and tea mocktails. (Photo by: Questex / World Tea Conference + Expo)

4. The Welcome Reception

Welcome Reception at World Tea Expo 2023
The welcome reception and opening party for the 2023 World Tea Conference + Expo (Photo by: Questex / World Tea Conference + Expo)
Welcome Reception at World Tea Expo
Attendees at the 2023 welcome reception and opening party (Photo by: Questex / World Tea Conference + Expo)

5. The Networking & Many Opportunities to Make New Tea-industry Friends, Business Connections

World Tea Conference Expo 2023
Networking on the expo floor (Photo by: Questex / World Tea Conference + Expo)
Tea Industry Networking and Education
Networking on the show floor (Photo by: Questex / World Tea Conference + Expo)
World Tea Conference Expo Las Vegas
Attendees from around the globe gather and connect at the annual event. (Photo by: Questex / World Tea Conference + Expo)
World Tea Conference + Expo 2023 Las Vegas
While networking at the event, there's always time for tea! (Photo by: Questex / World Tea Conference + Expo)

6. The Devan Shah Tea Tycoons Competition and the World Tea Best of Awards

Devan Shah Tea Tycoons Competition - Judges
Judges deliberate at the Devan Shah Tea Tycoons competition, which was held live on stage during the expo. (Photo by: Questex / World Tea Conference + Expo)
World Tea Best Of Award Winners 2023
The 2023 World Tea Best of Award Winners (see the full article on the winners at World Tea News) (Photo by: Questex / World Tea Conference + Expo)

7. The Special Events at World Tea Expo 2023 - Ri Ra Tea Experience with Henrietta Lovell and the Rarest Tea Tasting with Kevin Gascoyne

Henrietta Lovell Tea Experience at World Tea Expo
Henrietta Lovell (known as The Tea Lady) of Rare Tea Company during a special tea experience at World Tea Expo 2023 (Photo by: Aaron Kiel / World Tea News)
Rarest Tea Tasting - Kevin Gascoyne
Kevin Gascoyne (far right) and his team from Camellia Sinensis in Canada led the Rarest Tea Tasting at World Tea Expo 2023. (Photo by: Aaron Kiel / World Tea News)

8. The Opportunity to Collaborate with a Key Vertical Market (the Bar and Restaurant Industry) and to Connect with Buyers from Bar & Restaurant Expo

World Tea Expo Co-Located with Bar & Restaurant Expo
The entrance to the World Tea Conference + Expo and Bar & Restaurant Expo (Photo by: Questex / World Tea Conference + Expo)

See you next year!

Plan to Attend or Participate in the
World Tea Conference + Expo, March 18-20, 2024

To learn about other key developments, trends, issues, hot topics and products within the global tea community, plan to attend the World Tea Conference + Expo, March 18-20, 2024 in Las Vegas, co-located with Bar & Restaurant Expo. Visit WorldTeaExpo.com.

To book your sponsorship or exhibit space at the World Tea Conference + Expo, or to enquire about advertising and sponsorship opportunities at World Tea News, contact:

Ellainy Karaboitis-Christopoulos
Business Development Manager, Questex
Phone: +1-212-895-8493
Email: [email protected]

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