2023 Annual San Francisco International Tea Festival (Learn About Different Teas, Sample New Teas, Meet Tea Experts From All Over the World)NEW

The San Francisco International Tea Festival (SFITF) is an annual event that celebrates all things tea. It is a great place to learn about different types of tea, sample new teas, and meet tea experts from all over the world.

The festival will be held on November 5th and 6th, 2023 at the Ferry Building Marketplace in San Francisco. Tickets are on sale now.

Date
Nov 4 - 5, 2023

Who will be there?
Tea vendors from all over the world, selling a wide variety of loose leaf teas, teaware, and other tea-related products.
• Tea experts, including tea masters, sommeliers, and educators.
• Tea enthusiasts of all levels of experience.

Why go?
• To learn about different types of tea and their unique flavors and aromas.
• To sample new teas from all over the world.
• To meet tea experts and learn about the art and culture of tea.
• To purchase loose leaf teas, teaware, and other tea-related products.
• To connect with other tea lovers and experience the vibrant tea community.

Any Japan Vendors?

Cuzen Matcha/World Matcha Inc
A CA-based tea company and food-tech startup founded by two Japanese tea enthusiasts, Eijiro Tsukada and Oki Hatta, with a mission to bring authentic matcha into people’s daily lives with ease and an open mind. We share freshly ground matcha while encouraging the adoption of sustainable systems.

Smile Tea/Kagoshima Seicha
In May 2017 "Smile Tea" was born. The name pays homage to tea blending specialist Yuki's smile, and his passion for making people happy. Since 1881, our family-owned tea company has been sourcing and growing the highest-grade organic green tea and matcha in the pristine mountains of Kagoshima Prefecture, at the southernmost tip of Japan. Our motto, "one drop connects people" is very special to us. We believe one drop of tea connects family, friends and all people. Please join us for a sip of tea. We hope you smile.

Sugimoto Tea Company
Since our establishment in 1946, Sugimoto Tea Company has been dedicated to crafting tea loved by everyday tea drinkers from all walks of life. Our specialty lies in fukamushi, or deep-steamed tea, sourced directly from the local Kanaya region of Shizuoka prefecture. Discover green tea direct from a family-run Japanese tea producer.

Other activities at the festival include:
• Tea tasting workshops and seminars
• Tea demonstrations
• Cultural performances
• Live music

Here are some specific reasons why you might want to attend the San Francisco International Tea Festival:
• If you are a tea lover, this is a great opportunity to learn about new teas and sample a wide variety of teas from all over the world.
• If you are interested in learning more about the art and culture of tea, this is a great place to meet tea experts and attend workshops and seminars.
• If you are looking to purchase high-quality loose leaf teas, teaware, and other tea-related products, this is a great place to shop.
• If you want to connect with other tea lovers and experience the vibrant tea community, this is a great place to be.

Overall, the San Francisco International Tea Festival is a great event for anyone who loves tea or is interested in learning more about it.