At the Chicago Tea Festival, our mission is to create an immersive and educational experience for tea lovers of all levels, fostering a sense of community and belonging while celebrating the diverse cultures and traditions of the tea world. Our festival is designed to provoke interest, inspire curiosity, and promote engagement with tea in all its forms. We invite everyone to join!

Our festival is a unique gathering of tea lovers, fanatics, providers, and consumers, organized and staffed by volunteers from diverse backgrounds. Over two days, we provide ample opportunities to discuss, dissect, taste, debate, amplify, and reduce tea to its basic element. Festival attendees are presented with a number of opportunities to sample dozens of teas provided by vendors and participate in focused tea tastings. They can also engage in workshops and presentations on tea to expand their knowledge, experience, and enjoyment of this wonderful beverage.