What is International Tea Day?

International Tea Day is a UN-recognized global observance celebrated on May 21 each year. It honors the cultural and economic significance of tea worldwide, highlighting the importance of tea for sustainable development, biodiversity, and the livelihoods of millions of tea farmers.

When is International Tea Day 2026?

International Tea Day 2026 falls on Thursday, May 21, 2026. It is an annual observance established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2019.

How can I celebrate International Tea Day as a tea traveler?

Tea travelers can celebrate International Tea Day by visiting tea estates and gardens, attending tea festivals, exploring tea-producing regions like Darjeeling, Assam, or the Rooibos region of South Africa, or simply hosting a tea tasting with friends featuring teas from around the world.

What are the best tea tourism destinations to visit?

Top tea tourism destinations include Darjeeling and Assam in India, the Rooibos region of South Africa, the tea gardens of Sri Lanka (Ceylon), Uji in Japan for matcha, and the Charleston Tea Garden in South Carolina — North America's largest commercial tea farm.

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