Latest Past Events

The Art of Tea: Shizuoka’s Guardians of Tradition – Rikko Osaki

Beeton Speakers Room (D)

Speaker: Rikko Osaki. Rikko Osaki is the founder of Hokusan Tea Canada, a premium wholesaler of Japanese green tea, specializing in matcha. Hokusan has been awarded Best Japanese Green Tea for three consecutive years, highlighting its dedication to quality. In 2021, Rikko trained as a tea farmer at a 450-year-old heritage tea farm in Japan,...

Wine and Tea Pairing – Edward Qu

Demo Stage (A)

Presenter: Edward Qu. Edward Qu is a tea sommelier, oenologist, and educator known for bridging the worlds of tea and wine through sensory-focused tastings and cultural experiences. At Niagara College Teaching Winery, he manages winemaking projects and teaches courses on vineyard management and wine chemistry. Edward also serves as wine educator for Southbrook Vineyards and...