Sep 24, 2025 - Food and Drink
Seattle sips: Northwest Tea Festival returns
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The Northwest Tea Festival is steeping up for its 15th year.
Why it matters: The festival, honored as the best grassroots educational tea festival at the World Tea Expo in Las Vegas, brings together tea and tisane lovers of all stripes — from curious sippers to lifelong devotees.
What to expect: Seattle Center's Exhibition Hall will host the two-day event Sept. 27–28.
If you go: Admission is $25 and covers both days; kids 12 and under get in free.
- Attendees receive a commemorative porcelain tasting cup and a tote bag.
The bottom line: Expect world-class teas, cultural and science-themed tea sessions, and a whole lot of sipping.