NorthEast Tea Festival

If you’ve ever found yourself lost in the aisles of loose-leaf tins at Formaggio or debating the merits of oolong versus sencha with a friend, the NorthEast Tea Festival is your kind of weekend. This isn’t just a parade of free samples—though you’ll definitely leave with a few new favorites. The real draw is the chance to get hands-on with tea traditions you rarely see outside of specialty shops or travel documentaries. Workshops dig into everything from the science of brewing to the art of the perfect pour, and the tea ceremonies are refreshingly unpretentious. The crowd is a mix of die-hard tea nerds and curious sippers, so you’ll fit in whether you can name every cultivar or just want to try something new. The marketplace is a treasure trove for anyone who’s ever wanted to upgrade their home setup.