Tea lovers rejoice, Melbourne Tea Festival is back!
Following the success of last year’s event, the Melbourne Tea Festival is back! For one day only on Saturday 20th May at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre, tea lovers are invited to discover, experience and connect with specialty teas from all across the globe. This year’s event is set to be bigger and better than ever, with an expanded tea market, a fresh line-up of workshops and ‘Tea with a Stranger’.
At the tea market, taste some of the best specialty loose-leaf tea and herbal tisanes the country has to offer. Think aromatic ‘wet’ chai, single-origin and rare teas, therapeutic herbal blends, matcha green tea and kombucha on tap.
Fancy yourself a connoisseur of flavour? New to the tea festival will be a ‘do it yourself’ blending station where you’re able to create your own custom blend, with tea, flowers, spices, fruit and herbs.
If you’re looking to delve a little deeper into the world of tea, a series of ticketed workshops are also available. Hosted by leading industry specialists, each session is set to educate you further. Sessions include:
Native Australian Tea Ceremonies
Experience our ancestor’s secrets to health and wellness, whilst gaining a greater understanding of Australian Indigenous tea ceremonies and their medicinal and ceremonial purpose. Hosted by Jesse Munro Gurugir, LORE Australia.
Fermenting Tea – Kombucha and Jun Brewing
Love Kombucha? Curious about Jun? Learn the tricks and tips on how to turn your tea into extra healthy and delicious probiotic elixirs. Hosted by Sharyn Flynn, The Fermentary.
Bowl Tea – The Daily Ritual
Bowl Tea is the gentlest and most accessible form of tea ritual. In this workshop you will open a doorway to spiritual tea, experience bowl tea and learn about living tea. Hosted by Hannah Dupree, Storm in a Teacup.
Blend Your Own Tea
Learn the art and science of combining teas, herbs and floral inclusions to create a bespoke blend. Hosted by Ruan de Witt, Impala + Peacock.
Melbourne Tea Festival
Date: Saturday, 20 May 2017
Time: 9.00am – 4.00pm
Location: Melbourne Exhibition Centre, 2 Clarendon Street South Wharf (Doors 1 and 2)
Cost: Pre-sale adult entry $15.90, Door-sale adult entry $20.50, Workshop ticket $51.70
Kids under 12 free
For more information and to purchase your tickets, click here
