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Tea for Two... DAYS!
Steeped in Culture, United in Community.
Join us for the 4th Annual Northern Virginia Tea Festival on November 7–8, 2026, hosted by Elden Street Tea Shop!
This two-day celebration brings together tea lovers, growers, makers, educators, and cultural experts for an unforgettable weekend centered around tea, wellness, tradition, and community. Whether you’re a seasoned tea enthusiast or just beginning your journey, you’ll have opportunities to taste new teas, meet artisan vendors, learn from industry experts, and experience tea traditions from around the world.
This year’s festival will feature a VIP trip to a working Virginia tea farm, a tea meditation and sound bath, a lively Matcha Rave, a marketplace of tea vendors and artisans, 15 different classes and workshops, a special VIP tea experience lunch, and traditional Korean and Japanese tea ceremonies throughout the weekend.
Come explore the incredible world of tea, connect with fellow tea lovers, and celebrate the many ways tea brings people and cultures together.
Sponsored by: Lake Anne Reston Condo Association
Day 1- VIP Experience
Day One is an immersive VIP journey celebrating tea from peaceful beginnings to an unforgettable night of energy and connection.
Day One: The VIP Tea Journey
Day Two brings the tea community together at beautiful Lake Anne Plaza for a full day of discovery, education, culture, and connection.
Begin the day with breakfast and tea as we gather, connect, and prepare for our journey to the farm.
Travel to a working Virginia tea farm and discover how tea is grown, harvested, and transformed from a living plant into the beverage in your cup.
Enjoy a beautifully prepared afternoon tea lunch surrounded by the peaceful scenery of the tea farm.
Slow down and reconnect through a guided tea meditation and immersive sound bath designed to engage the senses and encourage relaxation.
End the day on a high note with an energizing evening of matcha, music, movement, and community—a tea party unlike any other.
WHAT IS A MATCHA RAVE?
A Matcha Rave is a high-energy, alcohol-free dance party fueled by matcha and Mocktails instead of cocktails. Enjoy creative matcha drinks, upbeat vinyl music, dancing, and the joy of celebrating tea together.
Day Two: The Festival at Lake Anne
Day Two brings the tea community together at beautiful Lake Anne Plaza for a full day of discovery, education, culture, and connection.
Day Two: The Festival at Lake Anne
Experience tea from leaf to cup—and from calm to celebration. Day One offers an intimate, immersive journey designed to deepen your connection with tea, nature, wellness, and community.
Explore a vibrant marketplace of tea vendors, makers, and artisans while discovering new teas, unique products, and handcrafted goods.
Choose from 15 engaging classes and workshops led by tea experts, educators, and makers. Whether you’re new to tea or a longtime enthusiast, there will be something new to taste, learn, and experience.
Experience the beauty and meaning of traditional Korean and Japanese tea ceremonies presented throughout the day, offering a closer look at the cultural traditions surrounding tea.
VIP guests will enjoy an exclusive, beautifully curated tea lunch designed to bring together delicious food, exceptional tea, and meaningful conversation.
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Help Make the Magic Happen: Vendors, Sponsorship, and Volunteers
Join the people and businesses who make the Northern Virginia Tea Festival possible—volunteer your time or partner with us as a vendor or sponsor!
BECOME A VENDOR
Join the Northern Virginia Tea Festival vendor marketplace at Lake Anne Plaza! We’re inviting tea brands, artists, makers, and food vendors to share their products with a community eager to sip, shop, and discover something new.
The marketplace is free...
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Help bring the Northern Virginia Tea Festival to life! Volunteers make it possible to welcome guests, support classes and tea ceremonies, assist vendors, and keep the weekend running smoothly. Whether you can join us for a few hours or a full day, we’d love to have you on the team.
BECOME A SPONSOR
Partner with us to celebrate tea, culture, wellness, and community at Lake Anne Plaza. Sponsorship is an opportunity to support the festival while introducing your business to tea lovers, local families, and visitors from across the region.
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