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Here's
what exhibitors had to say about the
2008 Coffee & Tea Festival: NYC:
"After
participating in trade shows for many years in this industry and
others, this was my first consumer show. It was by far the most
rewarding of the shows - received several wholesale leads, but
also received feedback from our 'true' customers. Instant feedback
about what they liked, why, what else they are looking for is
absolutely invaluable. Like a one day focus group!”
--Meg
Schaefer, Sales Manager, Harrisons & Crosfield Teas: The Gold
Standard in Tea
“We
found the boutique setting of the event to be most appealing to
both our Café La Paz team and the attendees. There was
ample interaction with direct consumers, which was extremely refreshing
and the best way to advertise, by direct word of mouth. The response
to our product was no less than excellent, as we sold out within
the first three hours of the show. We had to go to some of the
local stores near the Metropolitan Pavilion that carry our product
to buy it at retail price and bring it to the booth!!”
--Rafael E. Ascencio, President, Intermarket Sourcing
LLC, Representing Cafe La Paz
“The
2008 Coffee & Tea Festival provided a great venue for coffee
and tea vendors & for those in allied fields to meet a broad
cross-section of interested & interesting coffee & tea
consumers. The scheduled presentations represented an excellent
educational forum & covered topical subjects in both the coffee
& tea arena. SerendipiTea will be back next year for sure!”
--Linda
Villano, Owner, SerendipiTea
“This
was our 3rd year with the Coffee and Tea Festival and I have to
say it is like wine, it gets better with age… We look forward
to 2009.”
--John-Paul
Lee, Founder & CEO, Tavalon Tea
Here's
what exhibitors had to say about the
2007 Coffee & Tea Festival: NYC:
"Tavalon
Tea has been a part of the Coffee and Tea Festival for the
past two consecutive years. The event is consistently evolving
and we’re proud to take part in such a successful
endeavor. Tavalon has received a great amount
of exposure as an exhibitor of the festival and picked up a large
amount of clients along the way. Great for new
start-up businesses looking to grow!”
–John-Paul Lee, Owner, Tavalon
“It
was a pleasure to participate in the 2007 annual Coffee and
Tea Festival. We are extremely impressed of the high
caliber and excellence of the show. I have never seen an event
that has been launched for merely two years to be
running so smoothly. We salute you for an excellent show and
we are looking forward to participating again in your
2008 festival. Congratulations for a job well done.”
–Marcela
Zuchovicki, Owner, Jalima Coffee
“The
Coffee and Tea Festival proved one thing to
me, shows like this exist for a very good reason
and that is to connect the vendors to the buyers!
I cannot tell you how many new accounts
I have because of your show. I am now in 4 new
teahouses with my teas because of that one
show and am entertaining a myriad of other
business opportunities such as interest (from two
different parties) to invest in my company!
So,
thank you, thank you, thank you! I got a real
lift from the coffee and tea show (largely due to the overwhelmingly
positive response I got from the tea drinking
public and businesses). I realized that I occupy a niche in the
tea world that is very special. This self- awareness gives
me the confidence to forge ahead and conquer new territories
with Tay teas.”
-Nini Ordoubadi, Owner of Tay Tea
“We
always look forward to exhibiting and working with Starfish
Junction Productions--professional and good
people all around. They have given us the opportunity to exhibit
in N.Y.C. at an economical price, bring our tea
products to the public, showcase our unique items and target
the gourmet consumer. The Coffee and Tea Festival
has given us the ability to direct market in a wholesale and
retail environment. We made great contacts, last year we
were able to close a huge deal with a national company!”
–-Richard
Boehm, President, Ceylon Treasures
Here's
what exhibitors had to say about the
2006 Coffee & Tea Festival: NYC:
"I
want to thank you and Mr. Edward Dohan for the wonderful cooperation,
positive experience and friendly atmosphere that your company,
Starfish Junction Production created at the Tea & Coffee
show."
"We
at Grimac Royal Falcon Corp. are veterans of many trade shows,
why veterans, because most of the past shows were we exhibited
have been been a
battleground between exhibitors and the show personnel. In contrast,
your
show was a total pleasure to attend and to be an exhibitor. Thank
you."
- Marcantonio
C. Marano-Ducarne
General Manager
GRFC - a Royal Falcon Enterprises company
"The
Coffee and Tea Festival was a great show serving to educate the
public about tea and coffee. With a multitude of product
samplings, it was a very fun event for all. Learning about
Afternoon Tea Traditions and also experiencing a Japanese Tea
Ceremony added to the festive atmosphere."
-
'Lady Gayle', TheTeaHouseTimes.com
"The Coffee and Tea Festival was an incredible experience
for me. Tasting the unbelievable variety of coffees was a great
treat, not to mention the "Moonshot" beer with caffein
in it! All the other vendors were a joy to talk to. But most of
all I want to thank you and your crew for the wonderful help you
provided in setting up the show. My merchandise is very heavy,
but with your help moving it to my booth was effortless. I look
forward to next year's Coffee &Tea Festival and all the other
shows you are promoting."
-
Ingrid Werner, Rema Originals/Salt Crystal Lights from the
Himalayas
"The show was wonderful. I really appreciated all of the
help so readily offered by the staff before and during the show,
especially during the setup. Everyone I spoke to felt very much
attended to."
-
Doreen Lynn Saunders, Americana Arts
"The
Everything 4 Coffee & Tea Festival was the first exhibition
show I have ever attended. It was a wonderful experience. The
crew treated me with respect and importance, although I was probably
the smallest exhibitor there! I overheard many of the seasoned
suppliers comment on what a refreshing change to have such an
intimate venue with lots of variety. I appreceiated such freindliness
on my first excursion, thanks!"
- Laura Kacy, Home is Where the Tea Is
"The
entire team of Starfish Junction put together an extraordinary
Coffee and Tea Festival. We were honored to be part of this
very special event and enjoyed immensely working and getting to
know all the members of Starfish Junction. Congratulations on
a very successful event. We are looking forward to participating
at next year's event."
-
Janet, Libe and Marcela, Jalima Coffee
“It was such a pleasure to have worked with Starfish Junction
Productions on this years’ Coffee & Tea Festival. It
was the perfect setting to introduce consumers, retailers and
tastemakers to our brand!”
- Eli Trujillo, Director of Sales, New Leaf® Beverages