Come see us and place an order at the following trade shows
Atlanta Gift Show
Jan 13 – 17, 2012
Booth 2WW-705
Come place an order with: John Chaffey, Christina Tsiktsiris
Even after all these years, the Atlanta show still proves to be one of the best in the business. With literally thousands of exhibitors in the gift, tableware and gourmet industry, you're all but guaranteed to find everything you need to stock up for a great spring. Mark the date then stop in, say hi and see what's new in the world of tea.
Register for the show here.
CGTA Toronto
Jan 29 – Feb 2, 2012
Booth 9912
Come place an order with: All staff
Trust us, if you’ve never been to the Toronto CGTA show, you’re missing out in a big way! With over 1.3 million square feet of event space, the Toronto show is North America’s largest temporary trade gift show. We love it because it gives all of our staff an opportunity to meet with customers and show them what’s new. See you in Toronto!
Register for the show here.
NY Gift Show - NYC
Jan. 29 – Feb. 2, 2012
New Booth! Booth 3181
Come place an order with: Candace Santangelo, Al Cardenas
Looking for a reason to get away to Manhattan for a few days? Look no further. The NY Gift Show brings together more than 2800 exhibitors to help make your visit productive. Top of the list of course is Metropolitan Tea! Stop by, ask us what’s new and place a nice big order for Spring. We look forward to seeing you in the Big Apple.
Register for the show here.
NEW SHOW!
BC Foodservice Expo - Vancouver
Jan, 29 – Feb. 2, 2012
Booth 108
Come place an order with: Chris Clark
Escape the cold and visit “British Columbia’s hospitality event of the year”. Western Canada’s largest hospitality show, the BC Foodservice Expo features hundreds of exhibitors, demonstrations by celebrity chefs and of course, world class teas. Stop by and ask us how luxury teas can help boost business in your restaurant, café, bar or hotel. Get the scoop direct from the experts!
Register for the show here.
Vancouver Gift Expo
Feb. 12 – 13, 2012
Booth 237
Come place an order with: Kathryn Duncan
Vancouver is the place to be if you’re in the gift, tableware or gourmet business this February. The Vancouver Gift Expo has everything you need to make your operation a success. (Which is to say, Metropolitan Tea will indeed be onsite to help you place your tea order for spring.) And hey…it’s in Vancouver! Bring your skis and come out a day early.
Register for the show here.
Alberta gift show - Edmonton
Feb. 19-22, 2012
NEW BOOTH! Booth 2029
Come place an order with: Chris Clark, Candace Santangelo
Well, we can’t promise you the weather in Alberta will be balmy come February, but we can promise you’ll find luxury, world class teas to warm you up at the Alberta Gift Show. We’ve been doing this one for more years than we’d care to count – and for good reason…it’s a great show! Make a date to come see us in Edmonton today.
Register for the show here.
NEW SHOW!
Esthetique Spa Show – Vancouver
Feb. 26 – 27, 2012
Booth 106
Come place an order with: Christina Tsiktsiris
What’s the hottest item in spas today? Organic, green, white and herbal teas. Packed with vitamins and numerous other health benefits, nothing completes a spa visit like a freshly brewed cup to calm the mind and waken the senses. Stop by our booth at the Esthetique Spa Show and ask how luxury teas can compliment your current offering.
Register for the show here.
Montreal gift Show
Mar. 4 – 7, 2012
Booth 4468
Come place an order with: Al Cardenas, Bill Neftin
Welcome to one of the world’s only bilingual trade shows! Ooh la la. The Montreal Gift Show (Salon du Cadeau de Montréal) brings together international brands, local designers, gift and gourmet exhibitors all under one roof in a mélange you wont find anywhere else. Stop in, dit bonjour and place your order for summer!
Register for the show here.
CRFA Show – Toronto
Mar. 4 – 6, 2012
NEW BOOTH! Booth 1100
Come place an order with: All staff
According to their website, the CRFA (Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association) show is “Canada’s foodservice event of the year.” Sounds good to us. Hold the dates now and stop by to ask us how tea can help boost profits at your restaurant or café. Also, be sure to check out the CRFA’s handy online interactive event planner to make your trip a breeze.
Register for the show here.
Natural Products West - Anaheim
Mar. 9 - 11, 2012
NEW BOOTH! Booth 5041
Come place an order with: John Hales
If you ask us, the Natural Products Show is the perfect place to showcase the world’s original natural product, tea. People have been growing it for thousands of years and we’re proud to offer you the pick of the crop. Stop by and check out our line of luxury teas including organic herbal, black, green, white and oolong varieties.
Register for the show here.
NEW SHOW!
Coffee Fest NY
Mar. 9 – 11, 2012
Booth 143
Come place an order with: John Chaffey
If you want to learn about industry trends in coffee and tea, NYC is the place to do it. Being held in NYC for the first time, Coffee Fest aims to bring buyers and exhibitors together to bond over their favorite beverages and do business. Be sure to check out the Metropolitan Tea booth and see what we’ve got brewing for 2012.
Register for the show here.
Natural Food Show – London UK
April 1 – 2, 2012
Booth 9063
Come place an order with: John Hales
Last year this show attracted over 7500 buyers for good reason. If you’re in the natural food and beverage business in Europe, the Natural Food Show is the place to be. Billing itself as “The Natural Place to Do Business”, the show is certainly the natural place to check out or luxury teas and make an order! See you across the pond.
Register for the show here.
Apex Halifax
April 15 – 16, 2012
Booth 102
Come place an order with: Christina Tsiktsiris
Looking for a reason to visit Halifax in April, besides the fresh ocean air? Apex Halifax is a great show for tasting, sampling and testing your way through the latest and greatest the East Coast food and beverage business has to offer. We’ll be on hand to guide you through our tea offering and help you place a fall order. Hello Halifax!
Register for the show here.
SCAA - Portland
April 19 – 22, 2012
Booth 10065
Come place an order with: John Chaffey
Get ready for a great opportunity to explore the wide world of coffee and tea. SCAA shows are always some of the best places to discover the newest innovations in the business. Interestingly, this year’s venue will be powered 100% by wind-generated energy. Be sure to visit and ask how luxury teas can help your business generate higher profits!
Register for the show here.
NEW SHOW!
Esthetique Spa Show - Toronto
April 29 – 30, 2012
Booth 503
Come place an order with: Christina Tsiktsiris
Over 200,000 square feet of exhibition space, more than 600 booths and 7000 visitors make the Esthetique Spa Show Toronto a must attend event if you operate in the Canadian spa industry. Stop in and find out how serving natural and organic teas can seamlessly complement your spa program.
Register for the show here.
NRA - Chicago
May 5 – 8, 2012
Booth 5536
Come place an order with: Katherine Duncan
Culinary inspiration from celebrity chefs…insight from industry experts…a world class selection of luxury teas…why wouldn’t you visit the NRA show? In addition to putting on an amazing event for anyone in the restaurant business, Chicago is a great town all around for a business getaway! Start planning your visit now.
Register for the show here.
Caffè Culture - London UK
May 16 – 17, 2012
Booth B6
Come place an order with: Chris Clark
If you’re in the café or restaurant business in the UK, you won’t want to miss Caffè Culture this May. The show continues to impress and gives attendees full access to leading industry experts all under one roof. It also offers the perfect opportunity to explore our selection of world-class teas in city of London – the genesis point of the tea business.
Register for the show here.
World Tea Expo - Las Vegas
June 1 – 3, 2012
Booth 400
Come place an order with: John Chaffey, Al Cardenas
What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. Unless of course you’re talking about that tea order you placed with us when you stopped by our booth. In that case your order will be shipped promptly upon our return to the office! Suffice it to say, if you’re in the specialty tea business, the World Tea Expo is like nothing else anywhere on the planet.
Register for the show here.
Coffee Fest Chicago
June 8 – 10, 2012
Booth 101
Come place an order with: Katherine Duncan
According to their website, anything under the sun that, “would be found in an upscale coffee shop on either side of the counter, including the counter would be found on the exhibition floor at Coffee Fest.” Well, that includes tea! We’ll be on hand to help you learn how luxury blends can boost your café profits.
Register for the show here.
Specialty & Fine Food - London
Sep 2 – 4, 2012
Booth 234
Come place an order with: Gerry Vandergrift
The Specialty & Fine Food Fair bills itself as the “quintessential trade event for fine food,” and if you’re operating in the UK, that’s exactly the case. (Especially if you’re operating in the regal realm of tea.) If that describes you, stop by our booth, learn about our world class varieties and place an order for fall. Jolly good!
Register for the show here.
Canadian Coffee & Tea Show
Sep 9 – 10, 2012
Booth 217
Come place an order with: Christina Tsiktsiris
Home of the Canadian Barista Championships, the Canadian Coffee & Tea Show is back in Toronto. In addition to a Barista championship, the show also hosts a tea cocktail contest – our favorite kind of competition! Be sure to stop by and expand your tea knowledge even further by visiting the Metropolitan booth. We’ll be there.
Register for the show here.
Natural Products East - Baltimore
Sep 19 – 22, 2012
Booth 649
Come place an order with: Chris Clark
The market for natural, healthier products continues to expand. With over 1450 exhibitors, the Natural Products Show is definitely helping with the trend. Make a plan to attend and stop by the Metro booth to learn more about how natural and organic luxury teas can help grow your business. (Sadly, the Orioles won’t be in town that weekend.)
Register for the show here.
LUNCH 2012 - London, UK
Sep 20 – 21, 2012
Booth L1
Come place an order with: John Hales
It’s LUNCH time! The only show dedicated to the food-to-go market, LUNCH is the perfect place to learn more about how tea can boost your take-away offering. For one, it’s delicious, two, it’s nutritious and three, it’s infused with great margins! Make your way to London and pay us a visit.
Register for the show here.
Coffee Fest Seattle
Sep 21 – 23, 2012
Booth 739
Come place an order with: John Chaffey
Seattle by the sea…the spiritual home of the specialty coffee industry. If you’ve never checked out Coffee Fest, Seattle is the place to do it. With classes, workshops, latte competitions and more, the Seattle show has it all. Make your way West, say hello and lets’ talk tea!
Register for the show here.
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