ESTA TEA COMPETITIONS
Test your skills in blind tastings or show off your latte art game
TEA TASTING COMPETITION
sponsored by Reginald Ames and Mount Everest Tea
Tuesday 29th September, 11am
(rounds at 11.30, 12.00, 12.30, Finals at 2pm)
Think you can tell your teas apart? Put your tasting skills to the test at the ESTA Tea Tasting Competition!
Competitors are given a set of three teas and, against the clock, use their senses of taste and smell to identify the differences between them. The challenge is not about judging quality or origin, but about how well you can distinguish one tea from another under pressure.
Open to everyone — come and challenge your taste buds!
Learn more about the competition experience and hear from previous competitor Mathew Lee and two-time winner Mero Lam.
Sponsored by
When tracing the roots of our company, we stumbled across some tea-stained and dusty paperwork originating from the London Tea Auctions. It was amongst these that we discovered the earliest mention of a well-respected gentleman going by the name of Mr Reginald Ames. He was engaged in the purchase of several chests of the highest quality teas.
To this day, over 100 years later, we remain true to his beliefs, that only the best quality will do! The company has however grown and diversified during this time and now works with some of the worlds most prestigious brands, hoteliers, catering outlets, supermarkets and shop chains as well as a multitude of independent stores.
Your Tea Wholesaler with good taste from all around the world
Every cup is a perfect taste experience – that’s what Mount Everest Tea Company has been about for decades. Choose from the 550 catalogue teas or have individual blends developed according to your wishes. Discover our bestsellers and many novelties that will impress your customers with exciting looks and special taste nuances.
MATCHA LATTE ART BATTLE
sponsored by Matcha and Beyond and SUKI - Tea Makers
Wednesday 30th September, 12 Noon
Think you can make the perfect matcha latte? Put your barista skills to the test at the ESTA Matcha Latte Art Battle!
Competitors create a matcha latte using either dairy or plant-based milk, showcasing their free-pouring and matcha whisking skills. But it’s not just about the look — the quality and taste of the finished drink are just as important.
Come and watch the battle, or take part and show us what you can do!
Sponsored by
The founder, Olivia Nottin, is a nutritional therapist passionate about food. It was while she was helping her clients on their journey towards healthier eating habits, that she noticed their overconsumption of coffee and sugar-loaded lattes were particularly detrimental to their overall goal. Olivia recognised many couldn’t cut down on their habitual lattes and after discovering matcha, she felt it was the perfect alternative, with a very delicate taste, texture and many health benefits.
Olivia is matcha obsessed and having searched high and low across London, she realised there was a gap in the market. It was this which provided the inspiration behind Matcha and Beyond and her desire to bring it to a wider and more curious audience.
Founded in Belfast, SUKI - Tea Makers ethically source and blend loose leaf teas, herbal infusions and fruit blends from all over the world. Our commitment to quality is reflected in responsible sourcing, great taste and delivering the very best customer experiences.