We invite you to take the Tea Challenge? Tea makers from around the nation will compete for the honour of becoming the industry's number one brewer. • The competition is designed to encourage competitors to understand the history, culture, science and quality service of tea. • The aim - Create two teas in 10 mins - 1 traditional tea and 1 signature iced tea drink. • Points will be awarded on presentation, skills, product knowledge, cup ware, movement/workflow and taste. The competition will be take place on centre stage in view of Judges - delegates and audience alike to determine the Tea Infusion 2009 Champion Centre stage at Cafe Biz 09 03 & 04 May 2009 Randwick Racecourse Sydney For further information and entry form please contact Phone: 02 6583 7163 or Email: justeen@cafebiz.net Click here to download entry form Tea_Comp_Entry_Form_09.pdf Latest News Tea Infusion Challenge 2008     Ben Gleeson has set the standard at the inaugural Tea Infusion Challenge by becoming Australia's No. 1 Tea Brewer. Hailing from the Central Coast, Bens love of tea was apparent in his presentation. Winning with his 2 infusions, the 'China Pai Mu Tan' and his signature Iced Tea 'Iced Red Chai'. Also amongst the competition stand outs were Nathan Wakeford from Somage Fine Foods and Carl Sara from Muffin Break New Zealand. Nathan shared his exceptional in depth tea and industry knowledge throughout his presentation while Carl took on a different but daring approach presenting his tea right in front of the judges. 2 teas in 10 mins - 1 Traditional Tea and 1 Iced Tea. Points were awarded on presentation, skills, product knowledge, cupware, movement/workflow and taste. Judges, Askok from Teadrop, Justin Metcalf and Salvatore from ECA were all impressed with the quality and the knowledge of each brewer. Set to put tea brewers on the map this competition is also designed to bring awareness and knowledge of tea to cafes and the cafe market. We would like to thank Teadrop for their support in sponsoring this new competition and for providing the prize for this years event. An stunningly beautiful gold tea set which Ashok bought back from Sri Lanka. Thanks to all the competitors for participating and putting on a great and  informative show, we look forward to next years brew.