The Teas, Coffees & Beverages of the World showcase at the Festival of Cultures was a flavour-filled journey from start to finish—warming, refreshing, and everything in between. Each stall had something unique to offer, with rich brews, fragrant teas, and sweet, creative drinks that told their own cultural stories in every sip. It wasn’t just about the drinks either—it was the laughter, the conversations, and the chance to connect over shared moments and new experiences. So many favourites discovered, and so many reasons to come back for more!

We would love to thank all the hard work from the communities involved, as well as our interns, volunteers, performers, staff and teams from the Palmerston North City Council and Palmy Events & Venues / Caccia Birch for ensuring the event ran smoothly.

Good vibes, great company, and cups full of culture! Already counting down to doing it all again next year!

Lastly, thank you to Johanan Valeriano for capturing some of these wonderful shots.