winter festival

image Tea & Coffee Festival 2011

Festivals are not just for summer. It's good to have things to look forward to, perhaps more so for the winter season which will soon be upon us. So here's one for your diary. Experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, watch the transformation of the ubiquitous little green coffee bean being roasted into the delicious rich dark liquid we all know and love, or maybe watch a Chinese Tea Masterclass. On the Sunday there's more with cookery demonstration 'Romancing The Scone' where you can learn the secrets of the humble scone - the staple of the English tea table - and try your hand at making a professional Latte with the chance to win a prize.

So there's no excuses for hibernating this winter.

The Tea and Coffee Festival Winter 2011 runs from 18 to 30 November in the Southbank Centre Square every day 11am to 8pm (Sunday 6pm).