Tea Round 2026 – Hong Kong’s largest annual tea fair – returns to PMQ from 30 January to 1 February, bringing together 50+ tea vendors, artisans, and tea-inspired bites under one theme: Blended.
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A Tea Festival Brewing In The Heart Of Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s tea crowd is counting down to Tea Round 2026, a three-day fair taking over PMQ in Central from 30 January to 1 February. This isn’t a typical market – it’s a tea-centred event platform that spans everything from tea leaves and teaware to tea beverages, tea snacks, and even creative pairings that blend tea with wine, all designed to show just how versatile tea can be.
The organising philosophy is ‘Harmony in Diversity’: the idea that everyone comes to tea differently, and that’s exactly the point. Tea Round is built so you can find your kind of tea encounter here, whether you’re into traditional brews, modern drinks, or food that riffs on tea in unexpected ways. This year’s theme, Blended, feels especially on-brand for the city. Hong Kong’s tea culture has always been about heritage and reinvention in the same cup – think of the city’s iconic milk tea, built on balancing multiple teas into that bittersweet sweet spot – and Tea Round takes that idea and stretches it across every kind of brew.
In practical terms, it means variety. Expect around 50 tea brands and makers from Hong Kong and overseas, plus teaware, snacks, and plenty of opportunities to taste as you go. One minute you might be trying a single-origin oolong; the next, tea-infused gelato or a salted caramel Tieguanyin Swiss roll. There’s also programming running across the weekend – free Hong Kong-style milk tea brewed live by local milk tea masters each afternoon, along with hands-on workshops where you can create your own pu’er mix or learn to whisk a matcha latte with that café-style foam. Through the talks and experiences, the message stays clear: tea isn’t meant to be an untouchable symbol of tradition — it’s meant to be a daily warmth you can bring into real life.
Chinese Tea Gallery: ‘Blend Your Own Tea’ Gifts Steal The Spotlight
Among the vendors, Chinese Tea Gallery (華茶館) is the name people keep circling back to – and it makes sense. With over 60 years of history rooted in Hong Kong’s dim sum culture, it’s a tea house known for doing the classics exceptionally well. But at Tea Round 2026, they’re putting the focus on something more interactive: their ‘Blend Your Own Tea’ gift sets, made for how people shop for Lunar New Year gifts now – heritage-led, but more personal.
The idea is straightforward, which is exactly why it works. You personalise a gift box by choosing four teas from a curated line-up of 30+ varieties, then Chinese Tea Gallery packages it into a beautifully finished set that looks and feels ready to give. It’s akin to building a small tasting journey – one that reflects the recipient’s habits, moods, and preferences.
A good blend can be as classic or as unexpected as you want it to be. Start with Iron Goddess Oolong for something familiar, then fold in Lychee Rose for an aromatic lift the moment the tin opens. From there, Golden Buckwheat adds a caffeine-free option that suits slower evenings, before Peach Oolong finishes on a fruit-forward note that stays light and easy. And even with those examples, the appeal is the same: you’re shaping the box around a person, instead of hoping one tea works for everyone.
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With Lunar New Year around the corner, Chinese Tea Gallery’s customisable sets are a particularly smart pick. In Hong Kong, tea isn’t just about taste – it’s tied to hospitality, family tables, and the symbolism of sharing well-being and good fortune. A tea gift works because it feels special, but still belongs in everyday life.
They’re also teasing an event-only Black Tea option at Tea Round 2026, available within their ‘Blend Your Own Tea’ sets – so if you want something you can only pick up at the fair, this is the one to look out for.
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Your Invitation To Chinese Tea Gallery At Tea Round 2026
Admission to Tea Round 2026 is free – so even if you’re only dropping by out of curiosity, it’s an easy yes. Come for a quick loop and a few tastings, or take your time and let it become an afternoon. The atmosphere stays friendly and unpretentious, which makes it enjoyable even if you’re not a tea expert. You’ll likely leave with at least a few new favourites – and a clearer sense of what you gravitate toward.
If you’re picking one early-2026 plan, make it Tea Round at PMQ – and make a beeline for Chinese Tea Gallery while you’re there. Among all the strong vendors, their booth stands out for a very practical reason: it’s gifting made easy. You can taste, choose, customise, and walk away with something that feels ready for Lunar New Year – functional, beautiful, and put together with care.
Tea Round 2026 is more than a place to shop. It’s a vivid glimpse of tea as culture – brewed, blended, tasted, and shared – with tea’s versatility front and centre, from classic leaves to modern drinks and tea-led bites.
When: Friday, 30 January to Sunday, 1 February 2026; Doors open at 11am (3pm on the first day) and close at 7pm daily
Where: PMQ, 35 Aberdeen Street, Central, Hong Kong
And if Tea Round sparks a new curiosity, there’s an easy way to take it further beyond the weekend.
The Journey Continues: Discovering Chas
Your tea exploration doesn’t have to end at Tea Round. Chinese Tea Gallery also shares a close partnership with The Chas, a brand driven by the same passion for the leaf – and for bringing tea into the rhythm of daily living.
Visit Chas Yehyeh for a reflective tea experience built for slowing down and reconnecting, or head to Chas Longlongago, where tea culture sits alongside everyday dining. And looking ahead to February 2026, Chas By The Time will open in Sheung Wan, featuring a special collaboration with Chinese Tea Gallery. Together, they’ll present a new adaptation of 1980s traditional Hong Kong-style Pu’er – a nostalgic favourite, refreshed for the modern era.
This post is in partnership with Chinese Tea Gallery.
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