The Coffee & Chocolate Expo 2015 | September 26th & 27th
Puerto Rico’s biggest exhibition of the coffee and chocolate industry in the Caribbean. Bringing families, foodies and traders together, enjoying the culture and flavors of these unique industries. The festivities will be held at the Puerto Rico Convention Center – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Enjoy over 125 exhibitors, in which you will have the opportunity to conduct tastings of coffees, chocolates, tea, complementary products, exhibitions by baristas, bartenders & chefs preparing recipes with coffee and chocolate.
An educational academy designed to promote awareness of the coffee and chocolate industries. It aim’s to foster the next generation of baristas, tasters and producers. Throughout the weekend there will be some rooms designated exclusively to seminars, workshops and conferences.
The main stage of the event we will have a variety of local chefs, baristas and bartenders creating recipes using as a basis coffee and chocolate.
The 14th edition of the National Barista Championship will be held during the Coffee and Chocolate Expo. The competition will select the Barista who will represent Puerto Rico in the World Barista Championship in Dublin, Ireland in June 2016. In addition, the Barista will also participate in the World Latte Art Championship in Shanghai, China on March 29 to April 1st 2016.
Exclusive area for children of all ages, and a number of attractions to entertain.
Dedicated to the tasting and enjoyment of one of the world’s most popular beverages.