LAS VEGAS, May 13 NV-Judge-Select-Final
LAS VEGAS, May 13 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 200 teas entered into the
World Tea Championship(R) have been judged, ranked and assigned their World
Tea Rating(TM). The top five entries spanning all hot tea categories will now
go head-to-head at the World Tea Expo(R), May 30 - June 1, 2008. Here,
professional tea testers will reevaluate all finalists in order to determine
the "Best Tea" in each category.
Developed to help discriminating buyers and tea connoisseurs, the World
Tea Rating(TM) system is expected to revolutionize the tea industry as the
Parker Rating System did for wine. The World Tea Rating(TM) is based on
evaluation of the brewed color, brewed aroma, brewed flavor, brewed mouthfeel
and brewed harmony of each tea. Participating companies will be able to use
the rating on their packaging, websites or catalogues to promote the quality
of their teas, helping to increase customer understanding, awareness and
interaction with premium and specialty tea. All finalists and their World Tea
Ratings(TM) will be published in the World Tea Buyers Guide(TM), available to
participants of the World Tea Expo(R).
In the Hot Tea Class, there are 25 different categories including three
Super Categories, reflecting the most recognized and popular tea types, blends
and herbals. The World Tea Championship(TM) finalists are:
Super Category Finalists
Black
Chamong, Chamong
Golden Needle, International Tea Importers
Lumbini FBOPF Special, Lumbini Tea Factory
Phuguri, TeaGschwendner USA
Darjeeling Lingia, TeaGschwendner USA
Assam Marangi, TeaGschwendner USA
Oolong
Phoobsering, Chamong
Masters Choice, International Tea Importers
Formosa Superior Choice,
TeaGschwendner USA
Green
Hoshinomura Gyokuro, Ito En
Top Liu An Gua Pian (Melon Slice), PeLi Teas, LLC
Misty Mountain, Tafu Corporation
Japan Gyokuro, TeaGschwendner USA
Dragon Well, The Tea House
Black Tea Category Finalists
Blended/ Flavored
Read My Lips, East Indies Tea Company
Black Celebration, Qtrade Teas and Herbs
Almond Cookie, SpecialTeas
Anna's, TeaGschwendner USA
Caramel, TeaGschwendner USA
Pineapple-Mango, TeaGschwendner USA
Indian Chai, TeaGschwendner USA
Citrus Berry Splash, Teas Etc.
Organic Mint Fusion, Teas Etc.
Breakfast Blend
Organic Breakfast Blend, Qtrade Teas and Herbs
Organic China Breakfast, Rishi Tea
East Friesian Breakfast Tea, SpecialTeas
English Westminster, TeaGschwendner USA
English Breakfast Tea, TeaGschwendner USA
Darjeeling 2nd Flush
ITI Special I Flush FTGFOP1, International Tea Importers
Darjeeling Jungpana 2nd Flush, Qtrade Teas and Herbs
Organic 2nd Flush Darjeeling, Rishi Tea
Darjeeling No.10 Rarity, TeaGschwendner USA
Darjeeling Avongrove, TeaGschwendner USA
Earl Grey
Earl Grey, Adagio Teas
Hampstead Organic Earl Grey, Hampstead Tea London
Earl Grey Royal, Qtrade Teas and Herbs
Organic Earl Grey, Rishi Tea
Earl Grey No. 69, TeaGschwendner USA
OP
Organic Keemun Needle, PeLi Teas, LLC
New Vithana Kande Supreme, Qtrade Teas and Herbs
Ceylon Pekoe Uva Highlands,
TeaGschwendner USA
Assam Hattialli, TeaGschwendner USA
Chamraj Orange Pekoe, The United Nilgiri Tea Estates Co.
Green Tea Category Finalists
Blended/ Flavored
Hojicha De La Creme, Art of Tea
22556 Fruit Bowl, Dethlefsen & Balk
The Du Hummam, Lepalais Des Thes
Organic Orange Blossom, Rishi Tea
Vienna Winter Blend, SpecialTeas
Genmai Cha, Sugimoto USA
Organic Lemon Ginger, Teas Etc.
China Style
Zhejiang Green Tea, PeLi Teas, LLC
Spring Dragonwell Spl, Qtrade Teas and Herbs
Organic Blink Bonnie, Qtrade Teas and Herbs
China Lung Ching, TeaGschwendner USA
Lung Ching, Zhejiang Camel Transworld (Organic Food)
Japan Style
Sencha Erihara, International Tea Importers
Organic Sencha, Rishi Tea
Hoji Cha, Sugimoto USA
Sen Cha, Sugimoto USA
Japan Sencha, TeaGschwendner USA
Hand-Tied Flowering
Jasmine Bloom, Adagio Teas
Halo, Art of Tea
Flowering Silver Needle Green Tea (Lily & Osmanthus), PeLi Teas, LLC
White Angel, Qtrade Teas and Herbs
Jasmine Dreams, Te Teas
Jasmine Common
Emerald Blossom, Barnes & Watson Fine Teas
Fujian Jasmine Green Tea, PeLi Teas, LLC
Jasmine Mao Feng, Qtrade Teas and Herbs
Organic Jasmine Yin Hao, Rishi Tea
Organic Jasmine Chun Hao, Rishi Tea
Jasmine Premium
Jasmine Pearls, Adagio Teas
Silver Needle Jasmine, International Tea
Silver Needle Jasmine (Green Tea), Pe Li Teas, LLC
Jasmine Needle, Qtrade Teas and Herbs
Organic Jasmine Pearl, Rishi Tea
Herbal Tea Category Finalists
Chamomile
Hampstead Organic Lemon Valerian
Infusion, Hampstead Tea
Bianca, International Tea
After Dark Herbal Melange, Specialteas
Organic Cold Comfort, Teas Etc.
Organic Chamomile Lavender, Teas Etc.
Hibiscus
Raspberry Patch, Adagio Teas
Red Berries Fruit Melange, SpecialTeas
Summer Romance, TeaGschwendner USA
Hibiscus Blossom, TeaGschwendner USA
Fruit Paradise, TeaGschwendner USA
Rooibos Blend
22779 Chocolate Orange, Dethlefsen & Balk
Kimberly, International Tea Importers
Africana, International Tea Importers
Organic Blueberry Rooibos, Rishi Tea
Rooibos Lemon Chiffon, SpecialTeas
Mint
Velvet Tea, Art of Tea
Star Spangled Herbal, Barnes & Watson Fine Teas
Chocolate Mint Truffle, Mighty Leaf Tea
Organic Peppermint Rooibos, Rishi Tea
Pitta, TeaGschwendner USA
Red Rooibos
Superior Cut, International Tea Importers
Organic, International Tea Importers
Xtra Long Cut, International Tea Importers
Red Rooibos, Qtrade Teas and Herbs
Rooibush Tea, TeaGschwendner USA
Oolong Tea Category Finalists
Blended/Flavored
Mandarin Silk, Art of Tea
22716 Shalimar, Dethlefsen & Balk
Magnolia Oolong, Qtrade Teas and Herbs
Bossa Nova, TeaGschwendner USA
Ginseng Oolong, Teas Etc.
Dark
Da Hong Pao "Big Red Robe" (Traditional), PeLi Teas, LLC
Tae Guan Yin, Rishi Tea
Dream Goddess, Te Teas
Formosa Superior Taifu, TeaGschwendner USA
Red Robe, Zhejiang Camel Transworld (Organic Food)
Green
Jade Oolong, Adagio Teas
Ti Quan Yin (Autumn), PeLi Teas, LLC
Ti Quan Yin (Traditional Autumn), PeLi Teas, LLC
Emerald Green Oolong, Qtrade Teas and Herbs
Formosa Jade Oolong Superior, Te Teas
White Tea Category Finalists
Bai Mu Dan
Green Peony, International Tea Importers
White Peony, International Tea Importers
Super King White Peony (Bai Mu Dan), PeLi Teas, LLC
Organic White Peony, Rishi Tea
China Pai Mu Tan, TeaGschwendner USA
Blended/ Flavored
Winter Moon, East Indies Tea Company
Ginger Peach (Organic), Octavia Tea
White Bouquet, Qtrade Teas and Herbs
Organic Honeydew Melon, Rishi Tea
Organic Osthmanthus Silver Needle, Rishi Tea
Organic Peach Blossom, Rishi Tea
Silver Needle
22291 Silver Needle, Dethlefsen & Balk
Da Hao, International Tea Importers
Silver Needle White Tea (Bai Hao Yin Zhen), PeLi Teas, LLC
Organic Silver Needle, Rishi Tea
China Yin Zhen Silver Needles, TeaGschwendner USA
Silver Needle, Zhejiang Camel Transworld (Organic Food)
The Iced Tea class is organized by the market applications and sales
channels: ready-to-drink, foodservice and freestyle. The Iced Tea Class will
be judged and rated live during the show on Saturday, May 31.
All World Tea Championship(TM) participating teas will be commercially
available at the World Tea Expo(R), held May 30th to June 1st at the Mandalay
Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. For more information on the World Tea
Expo(R), including a full listing of events and seminars, new features for
2008, a floor plan and an interactive exhibitor directory, visit
http://www.worldteaexpo.com.
The World Tea Expo(R) is a robust marketplace that brings together
hundreds of new products, the latest industry innovations and relevant,
cutting-edge educational sessions, providing tea professionals with a one-stop
opportunity to help drive their business, fuel industry growth and encourage
further exploration of the art and science of tea. As the first and fastest
growing North American trade show dedicated solely to the tea industry -- the
World Tea Expo(R) attracts more than 4,500 leading tea professionals,
merchandisers, R&D executives, scientists and entrepreneurs annually. The
World Tea Expo(R) is produced by SFG Group LLC, headquartered in Las Vegas,
NV. For more information, visit http://www.worldteaexpo.com.
World Tea Rating(TM) and World Tea Championship(TM) are trademark property
of SFG Group LLC dba World Tea Expo(R). All rights reserved.
SOURCE World Tea Expo
