International Tea Day 2026: Date, FAO Theme and Aims
Why in the news
The global tea day was marked on 21 May 2026 with a theme centred on sustaining the sector and the communities that depend on it.
Key facts
- Date: 21 May.
- Theme (2026): ‘Sustaining Tea, Supporting Communities’, announced by the FAO.
- Purpose: recognise the cultural and economic importance of tea.
- Focus groups: tea workers and small tea growers worldwide.
Aims
- Promote sustainable tea production.
- Highlight welfare of workers and small growers.
Exam angle
- Date to remember: 21 May.
- Agency announcing the theme: FAO.
- Keyword for questions: sustainable tea production.