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The U.S. Barista Championship at the Coffee and Tea Festival

7 W, Across from the Empire State Building (7 West 34th Street at 5th Avenue New York, NY 10001)
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$20.00
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The 7th Annual Coffee and Tea Festival celebrates everything related to the two beverages. This year, the Festival hosts the United States Barista Championship where baristi compete at identical espresso stations in an Iron Chef-style contest. Also featured are interactive classes, lectures and demos from well-known industry professionals on coffee cupping and tasting, afternoon tea etiquette, making tea cocktails and using coffee in recipes.

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The last date listed for Coffee and Tea Festival was Sunday February 26, 2012 / 11:00am to 5:00pm.

7 W
Across from the Empire State Building,
7 West 34th Street at 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10001
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Goldstar Member Tips

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    Free sampling of beverages and snacks. You're not there long enough to need a meal
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    Not much prepared food available for purchase, but plenty in nearby area.
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    Comfortable shoes cause you'll be walking
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60 Goldstar Member Reviews

Tcnylacayo
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Great variety of coffees & teas to taste and purchase.
Written on Feb 28 2012

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I enjoyed the presentation byChef Melody because she let the audience sample everything she mentioned (bread pudding, rice, brownies, cream cheese) and it was very tasty.
Written on Feb 27 2012

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There were so many teas to choose from! The coffee selection was ok. Quite liked the Turkish coffee! Two things they could do better is 1. have a map of all the different vendors and 2. have more chairs at the seminars.
Written on Mar 03 2011

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I found this event to be cute for a Saturday morning. Something different for $10. Anything more than $10 tickets wouldn't be worth it. There were quite a few vendors. After entering we received a goody bag. Entenmann's gave a lot of additional goodies.
Written on Feb 22 2011

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More Information About Coffee and Tea Festival

Website

http://www.coffeeandteafestival.com/

Description

The United States Barista Championship is an action-packed competition where baristi demonstrate their talent and craft. The competition is designed to highlight the craft of the barista and espresso-based beverage production.

As seen on the Food Network’s hit show Unwrapped and selected as one of the 10 Best New York Events April 2009, by www.10best.com, "the Coffee And Tea Festival is a celebration of everything related to coffee and tea,” said Lynda Calimano, Event Producer. “We’re especially delighted this year to host the United States Barista Championship. Attendees are in for a real treat,” she added.

The event offers two days of fun and interactive classes/lectures/demos from well-known industry pros and pioneers. Programming highlights include topics as varied as coffee cupping & tasting, afternoon tea etiquette, making tea cocktails, and incorporating coffee into your favorite recipes. Included among the featured exhibitors are Melitta, Tavalon Tea, Harney & Sons Fine Teas, Jalima Coffee, Fang Gourmet Tea, Shapna Tea & Coffee, Peet’s Coffee, TeaClassics, Hancha Tea, Runa, Unique Coffee Roasters, Srina, Honest Tea, Best International Tea, Pride of India, Tea Association of the U.S.A. and the National Coffee Association. The event will also help raise funds and awareness for Cup for Education, a non-profit group that provides help to the poor rural coffee communities of Central and Latin America.