A barista from Silk Barista Collection prepares coffee for festival-goers to sample.
Rishi Tea and Botanicals showcased an assortment of teas paired with honey and nuts.
A barista from Shanghai-based Seesaw Coffee Co. prepared coffee for festival-goers to sample.
The Silk Barista Collection presented SToK Cold Brew coffee that was lightly carbonated and topped with a dairy-free mocha foam.
Israel Paz manages six different microfarms across Mexico in Oaxaca, Veracruz and Chiapas. He is a supplier for Global Coffee Trading, a San Diego-based coffee sales and distribution company present at the festival. It was his first time visiting the United States.
Nandini Marolia, a first-year mathematics student, and Kareena Garg, a first-year psychobiology student, found out about the LA Coffee Festival through Facebook. “We love coffee. We wanted to try different places,” they said.
Los Angeles-based organic tea shop, Art of Tea, offered festival-goers a variety of imported teas to taste.
The LA Coffee Festival partnered with The Coffee Music Project to feature live music performed by local artists.
Art of Tea’s White Coconut Creme Tea is a perennial favorite among customers.
Beverages were not the only thing featured at the LA Coffee Festival. Santa Barbara-based Sun & Swell Foods, run by a husband and wife, showcased a range of snacks.