Events

Selected Events & Collaborations

For nearly two decades, Sara’s Tea Caddie, LLC has participated in educational programs, industry events, trade shows, and collaborations promoting Japanese tea in the United States and internationally.

Sake & Shochu Tasting Event from Fukuoka, Japan | July 2025 

Showcased teas from Fukuoka Prefecture to beverage industry professionals. Sponsored by Fukuoka Prefecture.                                                   

Yame Cha Festival — The Cultured Cup, Dallas | May 2025

Collaborated with The Cultured Cup by providing guidance and information for a five-week Yame tea promotion sponsored by Fukuoka Prefecture.

Yame Tea Promotion — Tea-For-All, New Jersey | December 2024–January 2025   

Collaborated with Tea-For-All by providing guidance and information for a two-month Yame tea promotion sponsored by Fukuoka Prefecture.                         

The Art of Understanding Japanese Teas — Zuma, New York | March 10, 2023

Presented a Japanese tea lecture, guided tasting, and food pairing sponsored by the Japan Tea Export Promotion Council.

Yame Tea Educational Programs | 2022–2023

Presented Yame tea webinars and seminars in 2022 and 2023, sponsored by Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.

Summer Fancy Food Show, New York | 2022

Exhibited high-end Japanese teas to specialty food and beverage professionals, sponsored by the Japan Tea Export Promotion Council.

World Green Tea Conference | October 20,2022

Invited by the World Green Tea Association to serve as a panelist in a discussion exploring the potential of Japanese tea in global markets.

Matcha Educational Webinar | 2020

Presented a 90-minute educational webinar on Japanese matcha as part of a program organized by the Tea and Herbal Association of Canada.

A Rare Glimpse into the World of Green Tea with Oscar Brekell | 2018 Participated in a Japanese green tea seminar sponsored by JETRO New York, showcasing Japanese tea alongside ITO EN, Takaokaya USA, and Yamamotoyama U.S.A.

International Restaurant & Foodservice Show of New York | March 2018

Exhibited Japanese teas to restaurant and foodservice industry professionals.

Japanese Tea Educational Seminars | 2015–2021

Developed educational materials and presented Japanese tea lectures and seminars for the Tea Association of the U.S.A., Inc. (STI)

World Tea Expo | 2007–2019, 2024 & 2025

Longtime exhibitor showcasing premium Japanese teas to tea professionals from around the world.

To be announced!