National Tea Days 2027: Dates & Ideas
Posted by Ricardo R. Matos, Founder of Tea The World on Nov 29th 2024
By Ricardo R. Matos, Founder of Tea The World
Updated October 2026 for the 2027 calendar
The main tea days in 2027 are National Hot Tea Day in the U.S. (Tuesday, January 12), National Tea Day in the UK (Wednesday, April 21), the United Nations' International Tea Day (Friday, May 21) and National Iced Tea Day in the U.S. (Thursday, June 10). January is also widely celebrated in the U.S. as National Hot Tea Month.
Tea day calendar for 2027
| Tea day | 2027 date | What to brew |
|---|---|---|
| National Hot Tea Month (U.S.) | All of January | A new tea each week |
| National Hot Tea Day (U.S.) | Tuesday, January 12 | Masala Chai or Irish Breakfast |
| National Tea Day (UK) | Wednesday, April 21 | Earl Grey Bravo with an afternoon tea spread |
| International Tea Day (United Nations) | Friday, May 21 | A tea from a different country, like Morocco Peppermint |
| National Iced Tea Day (U.S.) | Thursday, June 10 | Cold brew Peach Oolong or our cold brew teas |
International Tea Day on May 21 was set by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2019 to recognize tea's long history and its importance to growers and economies around the world.
7 ways to celebrate a tea day
1. Host a tea party
Invite friends for an afternoon of tea, scones and sandwiches. Serve a classic like Earl Grey Bravo next to a caffeine-free chamomile so everyone has a choice.
2. Do a side-by-side tasting
Line up a green, an oolong and a black tea and taste them in order, lightest to boldest. Notice color, aroma and how the flavor changes as each cup cools. The Tea Tasting Assortment makes it easy.
3. Make it a slow morning
Brew a pot of your favorite tea, put the phone away and give yourself an hour. Our Comfort Tea Kit is made for days like this.
4. Travel the world by teacup
Whisk a bowl of ceremonial matcha the Japanese way, simmer an Indian-style Masala Chai with milk and spice, or share yerba mate the South American way. Our guide to the world's finest teas and traditions has more ideas.
5. Blend your own
Combine a base tea with fruit, flowers or spices. For example, mix black tea with dried orange peel and a pinch of cinnamon, then give your blend a name.
6. Celebrate Iced Tea Day the easy way
The night before, put loose leaf tea in cold water in the fridge. By morning you have smooth cold brew with no bitterness. Hawaii Passion Fruit and Peach Oolong are favorites over ice.
7. Share a cup
Post your tea moment and tag Tea The World, or surprise someone with a gift like our Herbal Tea Gift Set with Tea Infuser. Tea lovers can also join the free Tea The World Leaf Society for tastings and first access to new teas.
Frequently asked questions
When is National Hot Tea Day?
January 12 every year in the United States. In 2027 it falls on a Tuesday.
When is International Tea Day?
May 21, as set by the United Nations. Some tea-producing countries also mark December 15 as International Tea Day.
When is National Iced Tea Day?
June 10 in the United States. In 2027 it falls on a Thursday.
Is National Tea Day the same everywhere?
No. National Tea Day on April 21 is a UK celebration, while the U.S. celebrates hot tea on January 12 and iced tea on June 10.
Related reading: Tea trivia: fun facts about your brew · Tea party hosting