Vancouver 
Events Description
Sip, celebrate, and connect! Step into the Garden and immerse yourself in the rich tradition and culture that surrounds tea across the world
Sip, celebrate, and connect! Step into an authentic classical Chinese garden in the heart of Vancouver for a day and immerse yourself in the rich traditions and cultures of tea from all across the globe.
Featured Activities:
Everything is Tea!
Sample a wide range of teas from local small businesses, unique varieties of tea leaves, and explore tea-related products.
Zheng Shan Tang
Meet representatives from the global tea company Zheng Shan Tang, and learn about the 400-year tea culture behind Lapsang Souchong black tea.
All-Day Chinese Tea Ceremonies
Chinese Tea Ceremonies are a symbol of artistry, symbolism, and respect. Join one of our experienced tea masters for a learning, teaching, and tasting session.
Educational Workshops
Each culture has its own philosophy and relationship with tea—for our festival, experts from different backgrounds will be leading educational workshops.
Chinese Calligraphy
Witness the art of Chinese calligraphy in motion! A calligraphy master will be demonstrating this beautiful skill, one of the great four arts of the Chinese scholar.
Musical Performance
Immerse yourself in the serenity of the Garden to the sound of traditional Chinese instruments! Performances by young talents from the BC Chinese Chamber Ensemble will be ongoing throughout the day.
Hanfu Try-On with Siruplum Studio
Step into your favourite Chinese drama: Toronto-based Siruplum Studio will be joining us for an open Hanfu Try-On Session.
Yoga
Experience Indian hatha yoga alongside a cup of tea, led by an experienced instructor.
HOW MUCH
Tickets:
Tea Festival: $12 +fees
Tasting: varies
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
May 23 & 24, 2026 | 10 AM to 5 PM
Ticketed Tea Tasting Sessions:
Discover the Best of Chinese Black Tea
đź“… Date: May 24
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
Hosted by Zheng Shan Tang from China. Taste the most prestigious black tea in China — Jin Jun Mei, and other fine black teas.
A Tasting of Sought-After Rock Tea
đź“… Date: May 24
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Hosted by Zheng Shan Tang from China. Experience the unique terroir and layered complexity of the highly valued Wuyi Mountain Oolong Tea.
Where Continents Collide: Remarkable Teas from the Republic of Georgia
đź“… Date: May 24
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM
Hosted by O5 Tea from Canada. Savor the rare taste of tea from the Caucasus Mountains—something you don’t often get the chance to experience.
Venue:
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden,
578 Carrall Street,
Vancouver, BC V6B 5K2
Paid Parking
Public Transit Accessible
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