International Day May 21

International Tea Day (UN)

International Tea Day (UN) pulls up a stool and pours something good — the small comfort of a well-made drink and somebody to raise it with.

About this celebration

International Day

How to celebrate

Small, doable ways to celebrate International Tea Day (UN).

  • Buy a bag of coffee or loose tea from a locally owned shop.
  • Make tea day (un) at home and actually slow down long enough to taste it.
  • Invite a friend over for a cup or a glass — no agenda.
  • Meet for a walk-and-coffee instead of a meeting.
  • Try a variation you've never had before.

Celebration ideas by audience

For families

Set up a tasting — juices for everybody, a fancy pitcher, nice glasses for the occasion.

For kids

Mocktails bar: sparkling water, juices, fruit, umbrellas. Let them name their creations.

For couples

Skip the noisy bar and make drinks at home. Better conversation, better seats.

At the office

Bring in a quality beverage option for the afternoon — good coffee, good tea, good cold drinks.

At school

For older students, talk about responsible celebration and the cultural history of the drink.

In your community

Host a small meet-up at a locally owned cafe or bar — support one neighbor, meet a few more.

On your own

Make your drink the way you actually like it. Sit somewhere comfortable. Don't rush it.