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Step into the future of tea with the European Speciality Tea Association (ESTA) at the heart of Caffè Culture 2025.
The ESTA Tea Hub is a vibrant, interactive zone designed to celebrate the craft, culture, and innovation shaping speciality tea today. From high-energy matcha throwdowns and blind tasting challenges to expert-led panels and immersive brew bars, this is where tradition meets transformation. Whether you're a barista, buyer, or simply tea-obsessed, come connect with pioneering brands, deepen your knowledge, and discover what’s brewing in the next wave of tea.


 

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"The ESTA Tea Hub is the perfect place to experience the craft of speciality tea through tastings, events, and masterclasses."



- Oscar Woolley, Matcha Expert and Suki Tea Representative
  • Matcha Bar

Enjoy vibrant matcha drinks crafted live by tea specialists, with free shots, tasters of iced and hot matcha lattes, and insight into modern matcha culture. Expect bold flavours, branded cups, and Instagrammable moments.

  • Tea Tasting Bar

Drop in and explore curated tea flights from top ESTA member brands – think Assam, Ceylon, Sencha, Oolong and more – with tasting notes, postcards, and QR links to brand stories, online shops, and tea courses.

  • Panel Discussions: The Future of Tea

Join some of the brightest voices in the industry across three trade-focused panels on sustainability, innovation, sourcing, and the rise of matcha. Hosted on the main stage and featuring speakers from Good & Proper Tea, Suki Tea, the UK Tea Academy, Novus, and more.

  • Blind Tea Tasting Challenge

Back for its fourth year, this knockout competition tests sensory skills as contestants try to identify the odd tea out. With orange glasses to prevent colour bias and live MC commentary, it’s fast-paced, fun, and fiercely competitive.

  • Matcha Throwdown: Latte Art Edition

Watch baristas and influencers go head-to-head to pour the perfect matcha latte. Judged on taste and aesthetic, this crowd-pleasing throwdown brings flair, creativity, and a little chaos to the tea scene.

Who is it for?

  • Tea buyers, roasters, and importers looking to discover new speciality blends, forge supplier partnerships, and stay ahead of sourcing trends.

  • Baristas, café owners, and hospitality professionals who want to elevate their tea offering, experiment with matcha and loose-leaf options, and deliver a premium customer experience.

  • Tea educators, sommeliers, and enthusiasts keen to deepen their knowledge through hands-on tastings, competitions, and expert-led panel talks.

  • Retailers and business owners ready to expand into high-margin tea products and tap into the growing demand for quality, sustainability, and innovation in the tea space.

Be Part of It

Don’t miss your chance to experience exceptional tea, engage with leading experts, and discover new brewing techniques at the ESTA Tea Hub!

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