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5th Annual Victoria Tea Festival - February 12th & 13th, 2011!

2011 Advance Exhibitor Registration NOW OPEN.

General Registration opens Sept. 16

2011 Festival Info & Weekend Passes available Fall 2010

TASTE. DISCOVER. SHOP. EXPERIENCE.

TEA INFO & LINKS

Tea Tasting Tips

  • Note how the flavours may differ depending upon origin, soil type, style of tea, processing techniques, and preparation time.
  • Try focusing first on the basic differences between black, oolong, green, white and herbal teas.
  • Try tasting similar teas, from different companies, prepared slightly different or served at different temperatures.
  • Inquire about temperature, how the tea is served, storage of the tea, and its health benefits.

    Have fun, share your thoughts with other tasters, and enjoy the experience! In short, have a tearrific time!

General Health Benefits of Tea

      There are a number of antioxidant properties in tea including an abundance of natural, plant-derived, antioxidant compounds called polyphenols. Within the broad antioxidant polyphenol class are catechins. Catechins are often referred to as the "tea flavonoids". Catechins exert significant antioxidant power and are being researched specifically for their impact on the reduction of heart disease. Additionally, various teas have been linked to health benefits such as:

      • Preventing Cancer and Heart Disease
      • Naturally Combating Anxiety and Stress
      • Supporting the Immune System
      • Weight Management
      • Bone and Dental Health
      • Preventing Dehydration
      • Effective skincare
      • Cholesterol reduction

        The Nutritional Value of Tea

        In addition to valuable antioxidant properties and enhancing overall fluid intake, tea contains many vitamins, minerals, essential oils, and amino acids including:

        • Vitamins: C, K, B12, B6 and E
        • Minerals: potassium and calcium
        • Amino Acid: theanine
         

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Presenting
Sponsor
Silk Roads

a Victoria based company renowned for premium quality organic teas


Platinum Sponsors

Victoria Conferene Center

DVBA

Murchie's

 

Bubby Rose's Bakery

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Gold Sponsors

 Butchart Gardens

Fairmont Empress

 

Media Sponsors

 

Event Supporters

 

 


Camosun College

The Victoria Tea Festival is an event supporting Camosun College Child Care Services.

 
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