World Tea Expo - I know it's last minute, but should I go?

Good idea – life is about the experiences! You could spend the time and money on some THING but that THING will be gone in time, be it used or broken or become obsolete in your basement but what will always be with you are your life experiences! Make the best of it – even if you can’t go to a seminar! You never know what you may get to be a part of that you know you won’t be if you sit at home! You have the free miles so air fare is nothing, just be sure you have a hotel room booked or check into other options for places to stay. Travel safe and have a great time! :)

Thanks for your enthusiasm! Have you been to the world tea expo before?

And I can definitely relate to spending money on “things” and not really having much to show for. Over the years I’ve come to value experiences more than stuff.

I would definitely go if I were in your shoes. It could be a great learning experience, and as you mentioned, you might be able to acquire some samples, or learn of some new teas and tea companies that are up and coming, and have a look at some interesting teaware and gadgets.

If you do go, please post a trip report when you return! :)

I’d say this is an opportunity you shouldn’t pass up. If it’s not going to hit your wallet too hard then what do you have to lose? You will get to see new companies, tea ware and teas! Sampling many different teas just seems too good to walk by in my head. I’m thinking you’ll get to meet all sorts of interesting people who share your love of tea. Sounds like a win win situation in my head. :D

If I had the time and the money I would definitely go. I think it would be a great experience to go and if you do go you’ll have to tell us about it!

Go, I’ll be there :)

I can tell you if it is anything like their “smaller” event in Philly in the Fall you will need to bring an extra bag for all the samples! It is worth the trip even though I’ve not been to the Vegas location. I would go if I were in your shoes!

It’s geared entirely towards business: “Who Should Attend?
More than 4,500 retailers, tea room and coffee shop owners, chefs and F&B managers, grocers, spa directors, wellness professionals and distributors attend to see 200+ premium tea and related suppliers exhibit new products and innovations. More than 40% of these suppliers exhibit no where else; attending World Tea Expo is an exclusive opportunity to visit these vendors.” http://www.worldteaexpo.com/index.php/attend

Still, it sounds really interesting and I thought about going last year, but I was deterred by their policy- “World Tea Expo is open to members of the trade and press only.” : http://www.worldteaexpo.com/index.php/policies

I don’t know how strictly they enforce that policy-maybe all you need to do is say “I’m thinking of opening a tea shop” or “I am a tea blogger”." However, registration must be done in person so I would contact someone with the organization to make certain you can attend before you fly out there.

It’s a trade show for wholesalers and retailers, I’ve been but I didn’t know that the general public could go. It’s always been solely for the trade.

so Rachel did you go?
can you attend if you aren’t with a company or business?
World Tea East is held in Philadelphia and i used to live there so I’m always looking for a reason to visit again.