Congrats 2025 Global Tea Championship Winners!

Embark on a journey that celebrates the rich tapestry of teas from around the world. It's time to showcase your finest teas sourced from the far corners of the globe in a spirited competition that will captivate taste buds and elevate the art of tea-making.

Steeped in tradition, brewed for the future.

World Tea Expo

Congratulations!

2025 Global Tea Championship Winners sponsored by Harney & Sons

Award Categories

Tea

Grand Prize Award

Highest score for Overall Best Tea

Superior Leaf Award

Highest leaf score for “Best Leaf Appearance” in each tea type

White, Green, Oolong, Black, Puerh

Superior Liquor Award

Highest score for “Best Cup Character” in each tea type

White, Green, Oolong, Black, Puerh

Premium Award

Highest score for “Best Tea” in each tea type

White, Green (Steamed, Pan-Fired), Oolong (Long Oxidized, Short Oxidized), Black (Orthodox, CTC), Pu-erh (Sheng, Shou)

Honorable Mention Award

Highest score for the Most Innovative Tea

Origin Awards

Certificates for the best tea from each producing origin

Matcha

Grand Prize Award

Highest score for Overall Best Matcha 

Superior Leaf Award

Highest leaf score for “Best Leaf Appearance” 

Superior Liquor Award

Highest score for “Best Cup Character” 

Premium Award

Highest score for “Best Matcha” in each tea type

Ceremonial, Culinary

Origin Awards

Certificates for the best tea from each producing origin