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Can you imagine a day when tea will become a non-working holiday? For a drink so important as tea, that would be a tea lover’s dream come true. Luckily, we do have a lot of different days when we can celebrate our favorite drink in the world. Chai, bubble tea, yerba mate or rooibos, you name it, and tea lovers around the world celebrate it.

Here are the 8 most important national and international tea days. So, take out your diaries and memorize these dates - they are all worth celebrating. Besides, with recommended activities, you are bound to have good time.  

1. International Tea Day

The most important day in every tea lover’s life is a day to pay tribute to all the greatest cups throughout the year. The International Tea Day is celebrated in all tea producing countries and this year is the 15^th year of observance. With around 70 tea countries in the world, this day deserves a name of an international holiday with full rights. It’s dedicated to real tea, rather than tisanes. 

When: December 15^th

How to celebrate: Drink as much loose leaf tea as you can and try a tea you have always wanted to try, but never had a chance.

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2.  National Bubble Tea Day

Bubble tea is a tea that’s not really a tea in pure sense, but does include Camellia sinensis as a base. The popularity of bubble tea can be compared to that of matcha, so it doesn't surprise this delicious treat with tapioca pearls and hundreds of flavors has its own day. It was first created in Taiwan about thirty years ago.  National Bubble Tea Day is sometimes called National Milk Tea Day.

When: April 30^th

How to celebrate: If you love bubble tea, learn how to make it at home. Or, try it for the first time in life.

3. National Chai Day

Warming, comforting, delicious and fun to make at home, chai is the best winter drink we could ever hope for. A blend of black tea and spices originates in India, where it’s a drink of a cultural and social importance. If you ever tried a proper chai, you have to agree - it definitely deserves its own day.

When: September 21^st

How to celebrate: Learn how to make chai tea at home and organize a real chai tea party.

4. National Iced Tea Day

This unavoidable all-time favorite summer drink, with or without sugar, is celebrated every 10^th June. Strictly speaking, National Iced Tea Day is actually celebrated in late spring, making this day a great opportunity to get into the summer mood.

When: June 10^th

How to celebrate: Learn how to make iced tea at home and try a different iced tea: Thai Iced Tea

5. National Hot Tea Day

If iced tea has its special day, it would only be fair for hot tea to has its own as well. This holiday has been observed for only 3 years, and falls in the month of hot tea – January.

When: January 12^th

How to celebrate: Learn how to brew hot tea eastern way and experiment with different water temperatures and water types to being your brewing skills to a new level.

6. National Cream Tea Day

Scones, jam and cream would be incomplete without a cup of tea. Cream tea, an express version of the afternoon tea, is a much more luxurious alternative to having your tea with a biscuit. This tradition has to be experienced at least once in a lifetime. The National Cream Tea Day is celebrated only in the United Kingdom, giving a reason more to try it at home.

When: last Friday in June

How to celebrate: Organize a cream tea party.

7. National Rooibos Day

Rooibos or red bush tea is a special tisane popular for the antioxidants content, growing exclusively in South Africa. International importance and appreciation rose due to potentially high benefits, mild flavor and zero caffeine. It’s one of the best tisanes to serve as a base for flavored blends.

When: January 16^th

How to celebrate: Learn how to make rooibos latte.

8. National Yerba Mate Tea Day

The last on our list, a tea day celebrated in Argentina is all about South American favorite drink – yerba mate. High caffeine, potentially high benefits and big social and cultural importance make mate tea one of the most popular tisanes in the world. Hot mate is prepared using special utensils, and a tea of choice even on very hot summer day.

When: November 30^th

How to celebrate: Learn how to make yerba mate using traditional gourd and bombilla.