Posted on by Ajua A. Hawkins, Esq.

Scenes from the Coffee and Tea Festival NYC

So many people enjoying the wonderful offerings by quality vendors.
So many people enjoying the wonderful offerings by quality vendors.

BY AJUA HAWKINS
An important aspect of being an entrepreneur is staying up-to-date on trends in your industry. The tea industry is currently experiencing a surge in product innovation so I must stay on top of new ways to steep teas, create tea blends and serve teas. The Coffee and Tea Festival NYC (Brooklyn) was a perfect place to do just that! I learned so much and got to hang out with one of my favorite people, craftor extraordinaire Linda Sim. We had a blast while getting totally buzzed on cool new beverages.

Magnificent pu-erh cakes.
Magnificent pu-erh cakes.

(Click on the header or the link below to see more pictures from the festival!)

A young artists sells coffee inspired Sharpie art.
A young artist sells coffee inspired art.
Adorable Koi Fish tea ware!
Adorable Koi Fish tea ware!
Wonderful use of color here.
Wonderful use of color here.
Health is a big part of drinking tea for many.
Health is a big part of drinking tea for many.
So many herbs to choose from!
So many herbs to choose from!
Love these steepers! Wish I had purchased one.
Love these lock and release steepers!
I bought several pu-erh cakes.
I bought several pu-erh cakes.
Several vendors were selling beautiful tea ware.
Vendors sold beautiful tea ware.
Purchased one of Yu Tea House's tiny pu-erh cake.
Purchased one of Yu Tea House’s tiny pu-erh cake.
Learning so much.
Learning so much.
Enjoying a wonderful Mexican dinner with my good friend.
Enjoying a wonderful Mexican dinner in Fort Green with my good friend after the Coffee and Tea Festival.
Haul: Purchased a Pu-erh cake and Chysanthemum flowers to serve at Heirloom.
Haul: Purchased a Pu-erh cake and Chysanthemum flowers to serve at Heirloom.
Haul: Purchased this cute Sharpie pic for the Heirloom Tea Lounge.
Haul: Purchased this cute Sharpie pic for the Heirloom Tea Lounge.
Haul: Purchased Ginseng Oolong to serve at Heirloom
Haul: Purchased Ginseng Oolong to serve at Heirloom
Haul: More tea for Heirloom!!
Haul: More tea for Heirloom!!
Haul: Yes, I even bought coffee to serve at Heirloom.
Haul: Yes, I even bought coffee to serve at Heirloom.
Made many great business connections.
Made many great business connections.

Coffee and Tea Festival NYC showcases more than 60 exhibitors from around the globe as they pour tastings of their finest coffees and teas and introduce you to new and award-winning products. This international extravaganza celebrating all things coffee and tea will offer two days of programs from well-known industry pros and pioneers, pairings, tastings, and more! Learn more.

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Photography by Ajua Hawkins.

Copyright 2015 Ajua Hawkins

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