International Tea Day

International Tea Day is May 21

International Tea Day was designated as an official holiday by the United Nations to be observed on May 21. This is a change from the previous date that was December 15th declared by the Centre for Education and Communication (CEC). This committee along with others proposed International Tea Day to the U.N. and it was declared a holiday in 2019. 

International Tea Day is a day to celebrate the drink that has been enjoyed by people for centuries. Tea is a drink made from the dried leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. It can be brewed hot or cold, and is sometimes sweetened or flavoured with milk or lemon.

Tea has a long history, and has been enjoyed by people around the world for centuries. In China, tea drinking was first documented in the 8th century AD. Tea then spread to other parts of Asia, and eventually to Europe and the Americas.

Tea is a popular drink all over the world, and there are many different varieties available. Here are ten of the most popular international teas:

1. Black tea – Black tea is the most popular type of tea in the world. It is made from the dried leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, and is usually brewed with hot water. Black tea can be sweetened or flavored with milk or lemon.

2. Green tea – Green tea is made from the same plant as black tea, but the leaves are not fermented before they are dried. This results in a lighter color and flavor. Green tea is usually brewed with hot water, and can be sweetened or flavored with lemon.

3. Oolong tea – Oolong tea is a type of black tea that is partially fermented before the leaves are dried. This results in a darker color and flavor than green tea. Oolong tea is usually brewed with hot water, and can be sweetened or flavored with lemon.

4. White tea – White tea is made from the young leaves and buds of the Camellia sinensis plant. The leaves are not fermented before they are dried, resulting in a light color and flavor. White tea is usually brewed with hot water, and can be sweetened or flavored with lemon.

5. Herbal tea – Herbal tea is made from the leaves, flowers, or fruit of other plants. It does not contain any tea leaves, and is caffeine-free. Herbal tea can be brewed with hot or cold water, and is sometimes sweetened or flavored with lemon.

6. Chai tea – Chai tea is a type of black tea that is flavored with spices such as ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. It is usually brewed with hot milk, and can be sweetened with sugar.

7. Earl Grey tea – Earl Grey tea is a type of black tea that is flavored with bergamot oil. It is usually brewed with hot water, and can be sweetened or flavored with lemon.

8. Jasmine tea – Jasmine tea is a type of green tea that is flavored with jasmine flowers. It is usually brewed with hot water, and can be sweetened or flavored with lemon.

9. English Breakfast tea – English Breakfast tea is a type of black tea that is blended with other black teas. It is usually brewed with hot water, and can be sweetened or flavored with milk or lemon.

10. Darjeeling tea – Darjeeling tea is a type of black tea that is grown in the Darjeeling region of India. It is usually brewed with hot water, and can be sweetened or flavored with lemon.

So, what's your favorite tea? No matter what type it is, be sure to enjoy a cup on International Tea Day!

See More Tea Days:

• International Tea Day
• British Tea Day (UK)
• Sweet Tea Day
• Hot Tea Day
• Iced Tea Day
• Bubble Tea Day