The World Tea Expo Opens Tomorrow--Definitive industry event will open doors to hundreds of exhibitors, thousands of attendees--
 

Atlanta, June 8, 2007--This Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, June 9-11, the World Tea Expo will open its doors to more than 300 exhibitors and over 5,000 attendees.  This definitive industry event will be brimming with opportunity for everyone interested in profiting from the rapid growth of the tea industry, expanding their tea knowledge, and witnessing trends and innovations where they begin.  This year’s show will take place in Atlanta at the Georgia World Congress Center. 

Tremendous Growth in the Tea Industry In just four short years since its inception, the World Tea Expo has more than quadrupled in size: the exponential growth in numbers of exhibitors, attendees, and show floor space reflects the dizzying pace of growth in the tea industry in North America.   

Highlights of the 2007 World Tea Expo
·  Over 31,000 net square feet of exhibit space dedicated to specialty tea and tea-related products
·  New Products Showcase featuring over 200 brand-new tea-related products hitting the market this year
·  Cooking with Tea demonstrations featuring award-winning Georgia chefs Hugh Acheson, Joël Antunes, and Virginia Willis
·  Special authentic Japanese and Korean tea ceremonies
·  Fourth Annual Iced Tea Shake-Off competition, setting the industry standard in three categories: Ready-to-Drink (RTD), Foodservice, and Freestyle
·  Over 50 educational seminars featuring the nation’s premier experts from the industry
·  Keynote speaker Phil Lempert, The Supermarket Guru® and Today Show food trends editor 

More information on the World Tea Expo, including a full listing of events and seminars, can be found on the website, www.worldteaexpo.com. 

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