Today marks the start of the 2008 World Tea Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada and Milwaukee steeped leaf dealer Rishi Tea is there to show the folks why it continues to be an award winner year after year. Interesting choice of host towns, by the way--I keep envisioning infinite rows of old ladies slumped over the slots, one hand on the lever and one hand gripping a steaming cup of Oolong. Trippy.
This year, Rishi will introduce two new product lines to tea aficionados: 100% Organic USDA Certified Japanese Teas and five Hubei, China origin Organic & Fair Trade Teas. While I don't claim to be a tea expert, far from it in fact, I certainly wouldn't turn down a chance to cup their new Japanese Organic Sencha.
The 2008 World Tea Expo runs all weekend and events include the World Tea Championship. The Expo's web site has announced Rishi as a Hot Tea Class Finalist in an astounding 13 of 25 categories:
Black Tea
Darjeeling 2nd Flush: Organic 2nd Flush Darjeeling, Rishi Tea
Breakfast Blend: Organic China Breakfast, Rishi Tea
Earl Grey: Organic Earl Grey, Rishi Tea
Green Tea
Blended/Flavored: Organic Orange Blossom, Rishi Tea
Jasmine Common: Organic Jasmine Yin Hao and Organic Jasmine Chun Hao, Rishi Tea
Japan Style: Organic Sencha, Rishi Tea
Jasmine Premium: Organic Jasmine Pearl, Rishi Tea
Herbal Tea
Mint: Organic Peppermint Rooibos, Rishi Tea
Rooibos Blend: Organic Blueberry Rooibos, Rishi Tea
Oolong Tea
Dark: Tae Guan Yin, Rishi Tea
White Tea
Bai Mu Dan: Organic White Peony, Rishi Tea
Blended/Flavored: Organic Honeydew Melon, Organic Osthmanthus Silver Needle and Organic Peach Blossom, Rishi Tea
Silver Needle: Organic Silver Needle, Rishi Tea
Right on! Go kick some serious leaf, guys!
Link (via Coffee Talk and Teapot Diversions)
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