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September 24, 2026

Hello everyone!

The Northwest Tea Festival is almost here. If you are in the region, I would highly recommend visiting.

The festival is the primary initiative of the Puget Sound Tea Education Association. It was first held in 2008 and has come a very long way since. Over the two-day-long festival, tea is discussed, dissected, tasted, debated, amplified, and acquired. Festival attendees have an opportunity to sample dozens of teas and learn about different aspects of tea and tea culture in stage presentations, workshops, and at the Tea Bar.

This year is the 16th edition of the festival and has more than 50 vendors participating. It is being held on 26 and 27 September at the Exhibition Hall, Seattle Center, 301 Mercer St., Seattle, Washington.

You can purchase your tickets for the festival HERE.

Also, do check out the new article by Tea Journey publisher, Dan Bolton, talking about how matcha has seeped into our cafe culture alongside coffee.

Don’t forget to share the stories with your friends, family, colleagues, or anyone who you feel would enjoy reading them.

Yours in tea,

By Dan Bolton

Northwest Tea Festival 2026

The 16th Northwest Tea Festival brings together tea enthusiasts of all skill levels to discover global traditions and modern innovations. Visitors enjoy interactive experiences, meet vendors, and deepen their appreciation…

Here is the article about how matcha has seeped into our cafe culture, by Dan Bolton.

By Dan Bolton

Matcha vs. Coffee: The Café Crossover

Matcha is no longer just a specialty tea- it has firmly embedded itself into modern cafe culture right alongside coffee. Explore how coffee shops are transforming into broader beverage platforms

If you do visit the Northwest Tea Festival, don’t forget to share pictures and tag the festival and us in them! Also, do share your thoughts about the festival.

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Until next time.

Bhavi Patel, Editor, Tea Journey Magazine

Bhavi Patel, known as Banjaran Foodie, is the editor of Tea Journey Magazine and a distinguished tea and coffee expert with a background in dairy technology and brand building. As a trusted writer for renowned publications including Perfect Daily Grind, Barista, and STiR Magazines, she combines scientific expertise with storytelling to explore specialty beverages.

Bhavi Patel

Bhavi Patel, known as Banjaran Foodie, is a distinguished tea and coffee expert with a background in dairy technology and brand building. As a trusted writer for renowned publications including Perfect Daily Grind, Barista, and STiR Magazines, she combines scientific expertise with storytelling to explore specialty beverages.