Official Program
19, 20 & 21 May 2026 · Saint-Joseph, La Réunion
A transversal approach between Science, Education, Culture, and Heritage.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
08:30
Convivial Moment
09:00 - 10:30
Ceremony
Official Opening Ceremony
10:30 - 10:35
Ceremony
UK Tea Academy Video
10:45 - 11:35
Ceremony
Construction of the Tea Wok
Symbol of friendship between nations and safeguarding of tea heritage.
11:45 - 12:35
Visit
Visit of Grand Coude
Guided conference on the history of tea in Grand Coude.
12:35
Lunch
Créole Tea Time & Lunch
14:00 - 15:50
Conference
Malawi Conference
16:00 - 16:45
Workshop
Vietnam Teas Workshop
Aesthetics in the Art of Vietnamese Tea
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
08:30 - 09:15
Conference
South Korean Tea Origins and Heritage
09:25 - 10:25
Workshop
South Korean Tea Workshop
10:40 - 11:40
Round Table
Familial Transmission of Heritage
Focus on Japan and South Korea.
11:50 - 12:45
Lunch
Lunch Break
12:50 - 13:30
Conference
Sri Lanka Presentation
13:40 - 14:30
Workshop
Japanese Tea Workshop
14:45 - 15:30
Conference
Taiwan Presentation
Preservation and history in the contemporary world.
15:35 - 16:10
Conference
Fair Trade and Equity
16:15 - 17:00
Conference
Sustainable Agriculture in Darjeeling
Adaptation and preservation.
17:05 - 17:50
Workshop
Reunion Island tea
Thursday, May 21, 2026 (UNESCO Tea Day)
08:30 - 09:30
Ceremony
Opening of UNESCO Tea Day
09:35 - 10:15
Conference
UNESCO Heritage and Tea
10:20 - 11:00
Conference
Presentation Sichuan
11:05 - 12:00
Conference
Preservation and Genetic Resources
12:10 - 13:00
Lunch
Lunch break
13:10 - 13:50
Conference
Tea Culture in Peru
History and Perspectives.
13:55 - 14:45
Conference
Preservation of Gyokuro Culture
14:50 - 15:55
Conference
Relief and Tea Landscapes of La Réunion
Presentation on local landscapes.
16:00 - 17:55
Ceremony
Award Ceremony and Handover
Announcement of the 2027 Edition.
18:00 - 21:00
Ceremony
Closing Cocktail Reception
Artistic Performances, Tastings, and Meetings.
