International Tea Day 2023; May 21st.

FORUM: “Bringing people together over a cup of tea.” International Tea Day 2023. This year, the observance will focus on smallholder tea producers. The Day aims to raise awareness of the deep cultural, heritage and economic significance of tea around the globe. This year’s celebration will be an occasion to reaffirm the commitment of all stakeholders to support smallholder tea producers and help them overcome the challenges they are facing. The Day will also provide governments and other actors at global, regional and national level an excellent opportunity to exchange experiences and discuss collective actions for a resilient, sustainable and inclusive tea sector, to the benefit of both producers and consumers. Follow the conversations with the hashtags #InternationalTeaDay; #tea, #21May.

EVENTS: The 74th Session of the General Assembly decided to designate 21 May as the International Tea Day. As an important economic crop, tea can play a significant role in rural development, poverty eradication and food security around the world. 

At the United Nations Headquarters to mark the day, a thematic event will be held on May19th, 2023 from 16.30 to 18:00 (EDT), Conference Room 6.

On the commemoration of the International Tea Day 2023, the Permanent Mission of China to the United Nations and the FAO Liaison Office in New York co-host this thematic event entitled "A magic Leaf: Tea for Green Development.". The event will provide us with a good opportunity to promote international cooperation in tea industry and exchange of tea culture, so as to contribute to global green development and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.

HYBRID EVENT: At FAO Headquaters, for the Internationak Tea Day 2023, a webinar will be held on the theme "Bringing People together over a cup of tea."