Take Me 2 Tea Expo, America's Largest Tea Show, Will Showcase the Latest Tea Products & Trends, March 21-23, in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, March 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Take Me 2 Tea Expo, the premier tea marketplace, is only three weeks away, and attendees from almost every state and 16 countries are ready to converge upon Las Vegas to learn about the hottest tea products and trends. The goal of the expo is to expand the U.S. tea marketplace by helping professionals develop their knowledge, network with the tea community, discover new products and meet vendors face to face. Held March 21-23 at the Las Vegas Hilton, this year's event is expected to attract upwards of 3,000 attendees.

Exhibit booths will feature the latest hot and iced teas, tea equipment, accessories, special tastings and product launches:

   *  Rishi Tea will introduce a line of "organic ancient teas" from Yunnan,

      China.
   *  Award-winning importer SerendipiTea will debut a new line of fair-
      trade-certified tea.
   *  MarketSpice is launching an assortment of African Red Bush tea.
   *  Smart Monkey Imports will unveil a striking line of authentic Celadon
      teaware.
   *  LaTea is launching an innovative thermally insulated teapot.

The expo also offers an unparalleled educational opportunity. Along with new foodservice and spa tracks, attendees can choose from a three-tier program for novices, intermediate skill sets and advanced students. From "What's Hot, Not and Super-Hot in Specialty Tea" and "Fair-Trade, Organic and Bio-Dynamic Tea" to "Tea & Food Pairing," focused seminars led by well-known experts teach professionals how to take advantage of one of the fastest-growing beverage categories.

  Other unique attractions include:
   *  Cooking with tea demonstrations
   *  An Afternoon Tea Lounge
   *  A keynote address by acclaimed speaker and author, Kare Anderson
   *  An Iced Tea Shake-Off featuring the world's best iced teas judged by
      industry experts and celebrity connoisseurs, such as Robin Leach

The Take Me 2 Tea Expo is open to the trade only. Show hours are: Monday, March 21, 12-5 p.m.; Tuesday, March 22, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Wednesday, March 23, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Educational sessions run from 10:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Monday and 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday. For more information, visit http://www.takeme2tea.com/ or call 702-253-1893.