SF International Tea Festival 2018

EVERY CUP OF TEA IS A STORY
General Admission includes:

A full day of fun and conversation with other tea enthusiasts
Tasting and discovering the latest trends and innovations in tea
Free festival gift bag, porcelain tasting cup, many samples and goodies (samples in each bag may vary)
Presentations from experts in the tea community

 
EXPLORE THE TEA MARKET
Discover teas directly from the makers and producers. Teas from around the world will be available for tasting. Brands include:

Imperial Tea Court
The Republic of Tea
Harney & Sons
Ito En
Denong Tea
Brands of Britain
Brew Dr. Kombucha
Chico Chai
Effie's Homemade
Glenburn Tea Direct
Jade Chocolates
Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)Brands of Britain
Kagoshima Seicha Co., Ltd.
Love Some Tea
Mauna Kea Tea
Pure Puer Tea
Ringtons Tea
Silk Road Teas
Soba SF
Sugimoto Tea Company
TSURUNOMARU
Turmeric Teas
Wize Monkey Inc
Young Mountain Tea

AND MORE TO COME...
 
LEARN FROM EXPERTS AND TEA MASTERS
Free presentations during both days of the event, including:

"TEA, TOURISM, AND SOCIAL CHANGE" -Nishchal Banskota, Nepal Tea LLC


"JOURNEY INTO PU-ERH TEA" -Jeffrey McIntosh, Denong Tea 


"TEA AND TERROIR" -Kevin Gascoyne


"JAPANESE TEAWARE: ENJOYING AN AUTHENTIC BREWING EXPERIENCE" -Noli Ergas, Sugimoto Tea Company

 
AND MORE TO COME...
 

Note: Space for presentations is limited. Seating provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Schedule subject to change without notice. Please check on the day of the event for any changes. 
 
Speaker schedule can be found at https://www.sfitf.com/classes
 
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Learn more at www.SFITF.com
 
FAQs
What is the re-entry policy? No re-entry is allowed after exit. Please enjoy the event until you are ready to depart. We encourage everyone to explore everything the Ferry Building has to offer in the main level after sipping with us!
Will tickets be available at the door? The SFITF usually sells out, we cannot guarantee any availability at the door. To ensure entry, please purchase tickets in advance. 
Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event? Children and teenagers must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Children age 6 and under may enter free of charge with ticketed parent or guardian. All attendees over age 6 must be ticketed. Only ticketed guests will receive a free gift bag and tasting cup. Additional tasting cups may be purchased inside the event.
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event? Walking, bicycling and use of public transportation are highly encouraged. The Ferry Building is one of the most easily accessed locations in the Bay Area. You can reach it by all BART lines, many MUNI lines, the F Market Streetcar, the California Street Cable Car line, and several ferry lines. From the peninsula, ride Caltrain and connect with Muni’s N-Judah. Find Bay Area transit information, maps, and schedules at https://www.transit.511.org. Self-lock bicycle parking is available on all sides of the building. Vehicle parking is extremely limited. The event does not provide validation for parking.
What can/can't I bring to the event? No animals allowed except for Registered Service Animals. There will be congested areas inside the event. Please try to avoid bringing strollers and large bags if possible. We and your fellow sippers thank you!
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions? Please review the information listed here and at https://www.SFITF.com. If you still have questions, use the contact information below.
Is my registration/ticket transferrable? Yes, the ticket is transferable (may be used by someone other than the person who makes the purchase) but can only be used for one person for the day of the event it is issued. Saturday tickets cannot be used on Sunday; Sunday tickets cannot be used on Saturday. No re-entry will be permitted after exit. It may not be shared by multiple people. Each attendee must have their own ticket.
Can I update my registration information? Yes, please do so via your Eventbrite login.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? A ticket must be present for entry, either printed, on mobile or purchased at the door (if available).
What is the refund policy? No refunds, no exchanges.
The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay? Yes, the ticket is transferable (may be used by someone other than the person who makes the purchase) but can only be used for one person on the day of the event it was purchased for. It may not be shared by multiple people. Each attendee must have their own ticket.