We love our coffee and our tea in Vancouver, and now there's a new awards and festival event happening here to recognize the best of the best.
The inaugural Vancouver International Coffee and Tea Awards Festival (VICATA) takes place on Sunday, August 19 in David Lam Park, and the event is totally free.
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"Our mandate is to bring world-class coffee and tea brands together in order to compete for the top spot," say organizers.
The competition will have a panel of expert judges taking part in blind taste tests to name the champs, but there's also a "People's Choice" category--which means part of the festival involves you being a taster.
The categories for the first-ever VICATA are as follows:
- Tea: Iced, Green, Black, Herbal/Organic, Kombucha/Specialty
- Coffee: Iced/Blended, Black/Brewed, Espresso, Cold Brew, Specialty/Other
- Best Summer Beverage (other than Coffee or Tea)
- People's Choice Award
In addition to the sipping and savouring, the VICATA Festival will include lots to do, including kids' activities, live music, and food (for purchase).
Vancouver International Coffee and Tea Awards Festival
When: Sunday, August 19 from 10 am to 4 pm
Where: David Lam Park -1300 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver
Cost: Free
