Bringing together the warmth of tea with flavors from cultures around the world, Istanbul Tea Fest 2025 takes place this year at Galataport Istanbul on September 13–14! ☕🫖 

Turkey’s most comprehensive tea festival celebrates tea culture with a rich program ranging from music to art, talks to tastings. With Turkish and international teas, workshops, live concerts, brand booths, and unique aperitif delicacies, this festival promises an unmissable gathering for all tea lovers. ✨

🎶 Stage Program 

September 13, Saturday 

• 18:00 – Doğa Huriye Özkaya (Talk) 

• 19:00 – Hande Yılmaz (Concert) 

• 20:30 – Aydilge (Concert) 

September 14, Sunday 

• 17:00 – Pelin Batu (Talk) 

• 18:00 – İkilem (Concert) 

• 20:00 – Zakkum (Concert)

🫖 Workshop Program 

September 13, Saturday 

• 13:00 – 13:35: Artisan Tea Journey in the Black Sea & Brewing Methods – Aytül Turan (Tea Master) 

• 14:00 – 15:00: Tasting of Japanese & Chinese Green Teas – Laçin Ün (Tea Sommelier) 

• 15:15 – 15:45: Orthodox Teas of Rize & Special Herbal Blends (Applied Poetry Workshop) – Aytül Turan 

• 16:45 – 17:30: World Tea Tasting – Laçin Ün 

September 14, Sunday 

• 13:00 – 13:45: Hand-Harvested Teas in Turkey: Production & Brewing – Aytül Turan 

• 14:00 – 15:00: World Tea Tasting – Laçin Ün 

• 15:15 – 15:45: Orthodox Teas of Rize & Special Herbal Blends (Applied Poetry Workshop) – Aytül Turan 

• 16:00 – 16:45: A Hidden History in the Steam of Tea: “The Journey of Turkish Tea” – Dr. Esra Ansel Derinbay 

• 17:00 – 17:35: Tasting of Japanese & Chinese Green Teas – Laçin Ün 

📍 Taking place at Galataport Istanbul’s iconic Clock Tower Square, the festival is open to all visitors and free of charge. 

🎉 Come discover the countless shades of tea culture with us!