Coffee & Tea Fest Expo Uzbekistan – May 16–18 is taking over Anchor Park, Tashkent for three packed days of flavour, creativity and caffeine-fuelled fun.

It’s a vibrant celebration of Uzbekistan’s growing coffee and tea scene, with something for brewers, baristas, tea lovers and the coffee-curious alike.

Running daily from 11:00 to 22:30, the festival blends high-energy competitions with chilled-out tastings, hands-on workshops and evening entertainment.

Expect:

Barista Classic, Team Barista Championship, and Latte Art Battles
The Tea Masters Cup and quirky showdowns like “Coffee vs. Tea: Debate Night”
A world record attempt to brew 1 ton of both bumble coffee and Uzbek tea
Live music, DJs, a night coffee party, plus a packed expo and Eastern Bazaar
Workshops on espresso, branding, cupping, tea blending, coffee cocktails, and more
Family zones, games, yoga, film screenings, lectures, charity stalls and food courts

Organised by the Barista Association of Uzbekistan, the festival is about community, creativity and showcasing the rising coffee and tea culture across Central Asia.

🗓 Festival Schedule

Thursday 16 May
🕚 11:00–12:00 – Festival opening ceremony
🕦 11:30–14:00 – Barista Classic Championship (qualifiers)
🕐 13:00–14:00 – Final of the Barista Classic Championship
🕒 15:00–16:00 – Record attempt: 1 ton of bumble coffee + 1 ton of Uzbek tea
🕔 17:00–18:00 – Champion barista showcase
🕖 19:00–20:00 – Guest prize lottery
🕘 21:00–22:30 – Grand Finale: Musical show

Friday 17 May
🕚 11:00–12:00 – Panel: The Future of the Coffee Market
🕦 11:30–14:00 – Barista Classic (semi-finals)
🕐 13:00–14:00 – Showcase: World Barista Champions
🕒 15:00–16:00 – Latte Art Battle Championship (final)
🕔 17:00–18:00 – Most Unusual Coffee Drink competition
🕖 19:00–20:00 – Coffee vs. Tea debate
🕘 21:00–22:30 – DJ set & coffee cocktails

Saturday 18 May
🕚 11:00–12:00 – Coffee marathon: rare variety tastings
🕦 11:30–14:00 – Barista Classic Final
🕐 12:30–13:30 – Lecture: Global Coffee & Tea Trends
🕑 14:00–15:00 – Latte Art Battle (qualifiers)
🕓 16:00–17:00 – Coffee quiz for guests
🕗 20:00–21:00 – Live acoustic/jazz music
🕤 21:30–22:30 – Night Coffee Party