Welcome!
Our global tea conference has been thoughtfully organized to share and spark discussion about the wide ranging world of tea.
We hope that you will join us for enlightening conversations about the many aspects of camelia sinensis and partake in the joy of tea throughout the duration of this conference.
Conference Overview
There are scholars from all over the country and the world participating in this conference. We are excited and grateful to welcome them to UVA for a weekend of discussion, learning, and tea appreciation.
A few things to note:
1. There is an artist residency associated with the conference. Ines Sun is hosting 20 minute tea & calligraphy sessions for 1-3 people in a hand made silk tea hut set up inside the new Shannon Library. Please see the schedule for more information.
2. We will be having a tea tasting and sensory lecture on Thursday 4/9 in the Fralin Museum Beginning at 3pm. Following the tea tasting will be the keynote in Campbell Hall 158.
3. Friday 4/10 will be filled with wonderful talks and discussion about a wide range of tea topics hosted in Shannon Library beginning at 9am.
4. On view at the Fralin Museum is the "Crafted for Tea: Connecting Cultures with Teaware and Traditions" exhibition (February 7 - May 31, 2026)