Central PMQ, Creative Square | Tea Hui 2026

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The annual tea ceremony event, TEA ROUND 2026, co-organized by PMQ, Creative Square and TEA ROUND, and co-organized by Xingxin Tea House, will be back by popular demand at PMQ from January 30th to February 1st! This year's TEA ROUND theme is "Blending Flavors, Piecing Together Cultures." Tea artists and enthusiasts from different regions, generations, and schools of thought are invited to come together, exchange ideas, and blend together a fresh new face for Hong Kong's tea culture.

Creative Square is a place where Eastern and Western cultures meet and a landmark of Hong Kong's creative design. It has always been dedicated to providing opportunities for budding creative talents to realize their creative visions and gain business experience. This collaboration hopes to promote exchanges between new and old tea businesses, raise public awareness of tea culture, and promote the unique culture of Hong Kong's tea arts.

From traditional tea masters' carefully blended Pu'er and Tieguanyin to the iconic Hong Kong-style milk tea blend, the art of blending not only balances the bitterness, fragrance, and fullness of tea but also showcases the flexible, inclusive, innovative, and progressive spirit of Hong Kongers. The event will feature 50 popular local and overseas tea houses, food, and tea ware brands, as well as mobile tea carts serving Hong Kong-style milk tea, a Pu'er blending exhibition, flowing tea seats, Fucheng sealed tea, and a variety of tea appreciation activities. Whether you're a tea connoisseur or a novice, you're sure to find your "cup of tea" here!

The liveliest tea culture experience! Tea tasting, culinary delights, and Chinese New Year shopping all in one

Last year's TEA ROUND left a lasting impression on many tea enthusiasts. This year, the organizers have gone a step further, inviting 50 tea tasting, food, and tea ware brands to participate — the most in the event's history! During the event, the PMQ Ground Plaza will transform into the city's largest tea culture hotspot, offering a wide range of tea-related products, from tea leaf gift boxes and tea-based drinks to baked goods, ceramic tea ware, and lifestyle goods.

The event connects local traditional tea houses with new generation brands, creating a grand blend in the tea arts world! The 60-year-old "Ming Xiang Tea House" will present tea lovers with their unique charcoal-roasted Chaozhou Gongfu tea; the fourth-generation "Hua Tea House" will introduce a TEA ROUND-limited blend of Pu'er and fragrant tea leaves — a traditional blend commonly used in mahjong houses. This blend combines the smooth, mellow taste of Pu'er with the fragrant jasmine notes of fragrant tea leaves, bringing together aged and floral aromas. Meanwhile, BE MY TEA and "First Love" will respectively feature specialty matcha drinks from Guizhou, Japan; and Plantation, a tea shop, will offer Kombucha made from fine teas, boasting a unique flavor profile. Mobile tea carts will also be on-site, with tea masters from "Hong Kong Nostalgia (Xiangji Coffee)", "Jin Er Shao", and Chart Coffee demonstrating the art of making Hong Kong-style milk tea and offering free milk tea at designated times!

The liveliest tea culture experience! Tea tasting, culinary delights, and Chinese New Year shopping all in one

Last year's TEA ROUND left a lasting impression on many tea enthusiasts. This year, the organizers have gone a step further, inviting 50 tea tasting, food, and tea ware brands to participate — the most in the event's history! During the event, the PMQ Ground Plaza will transform into the city's largest tea culture hotspot, offering a wide range of tea-related products, from tea leaf gift boxes and tea-based drinks to baked goods, ceramic tea ware, and lifestyle goods.

The event connects local traditional tea houses with new generation brands, creating a grand blend in the tea arts world! The time-honored "Ming Xiang Tea House", with 60 years of history, will present tea lovers with their unique charcoal-roasted Chaozhou Gongfu tea. The fourth-generation "Hua Tea House" will introduce a TEA ROUND-limited blend of Pu'er and fragrant tea leaves. This blend, commonly used in traditional mahjong houses, combines the smooth and mellow taste of Pu'er with the fragrant jasmine notes of the fragrant tea leaves, bringing together aged and floral aromas in one cup. As for BE MY TEA and "First Love", they will respectively showcase specialty matcha drinks from Guizhou and Japan. Plantation, a tea shop, will offer a unique Kombucha made from fine teas. Moreover, mobile tea carts will be on-site, with tea masters from iconic brands such as "Hong Kong Nostalgia (Xiangji Coffee)", "Jin Er Shao", and Chart Coffee demonstrating the intricate art of preparing Hong Kong-style milk tea and offering free milk tea at designated times.

In addition to tea drinks, multiple food brands will present a variety of limited-edition delicacies designed to pair with tea! The highlight is Michelin-recommended dim sum restaurant "Tim Ho Wan", which will offer miniature mala cakes and char siu rice exclusively for the event, the perfect pairing for tea tasting. For dessert lovers, there's Verona Gelato's TEA ROUND-exclusive "Blended Tieguanyin" ice cream, boasting a strong and fragrant tea flavor. "Ryuuri Kashitsu", known for their exquisite rolled cakes, will feature sea salt caramel Tieguanyin rolled cakes and Si Ji Chun tea pineapple rolled cakes. "Mochi Research Institute" will offer sweet and chewy tea-flavored and fruit mochi, while "Always and Forever" will evoke childhood memories with their "Corner Shop" concept, presenting a range of tea-infused snacks that are sure to become a hit among foodies and Instagrammers alike!

In addition to renowned teas and delicious food, there will also be a variety of tea ware options. Beloved by literary youths, "Bai Chuan Na" and tete offer ceramic ware that is both simple and artistic. "Miao San Lou", known for their Hong Kong-made tea ware, presents unique textures and lines in their creations, enhancing the visual and taste experience of tea drinking. With the Chinese New Year approaching, TEA ROUND is the perfect place to shop for festive gifts! Multiple brands will be introducing New Year tea gift boxes, including the eye-catching "Love Grandpa" series from "Ai Ma Shi", featuring a playful horse-themed design. This series blends teas from three different years, solar terms, and varieties, resulting in a dynamic flavor profile that ranges from fruity and sweet to refreshing.

Experience tea styles from multiple regions in one go

While Hong Kong boasts a strong local tea scene, the overseas contingent is equally impressive. Notable mentions include tea merchants from Fuzhou, showcasing the craftsmanship of the Wu Yi Shan Intangible Cultural Heritage representative inheritor through their Da Hong Pao and Fuzhou jasmine tea; "Er Fang Studio" from Taitung and Nantou, whose owners are active competitors in tea arts competitions, will present a unique tea seat experience rooted in local culture; for those who enjoy a tipple, there's Tea Cocktails from Taipei's Astea bar; TeaFactoryGen from Hiroshima, Japan, cultivates their tea trees without the use of fertilizers or pesticides, focusing on natural farming methods. Their specialty is lightly roasted, high-quality baked tea, emphasizing the use of all five senses to determine the perfect roast, resulting in a clean fragrance, mild taste, and prominent sweetness. Lastly, HOYUMTEA from Israel presents a range of spiced and wild teas for those looking to broaden their tea horizons.

A plethora of exciting tea-related activities

Besides the opportunity to purchase premium teas, TEA ROUND also offers a range of exciting tea-related activities that tea enthusiasts look forward to every year! In line with the "blending" theme, those who favor Pu'er tea should not miss the Pu'er blending exhibition, Pu'er tea appreciation seats, and the "One-Day Pu'er Appraiser" experience, where you can learn about the relationship between Hong Kong's blending culture and history, decipher the "code" of numbers on tea cakes, and distinguish between raw and ripe Pu'er. If milk tea is your comfort drink of choice, the "One-Day Milk Tea Blending Artist" experience is for you. By understanding the blending of tea bases and experiencing a variety of tea aromas paired with different types of condensed milk, you can discover your favorite milk tea mix-and-match! In addition, past TEA ROUND favorites such as the "Flowing Tea Seat", "One-Day Tea Master Work Experience", and "Tainan Fucheng Sealed Tea" will return to delight tea enthusiasts once again. Immerse yourself in the flavors of Chaozhou and Fujian Gongfu tea, and discover the evolution of Song-style whisked tea into the modern-day matcha latte. A wave of tea art experiences and sharing sessions will guide you through the world of tea appreciation.

TEA ROUND 2026 Limited Edition Memorabilia: Blending Tea Gift Box, 1+1 Tea Tasting Set, and Lucky Tea Bag

To echo the theme of TEA ROUND 2026, the organizers have launched a limited-edition blending tea gift box (priced at HK$288), featuring exclusive blends from traditional and modern brands. The set includes four unique blends: Hong Kong-style restaurant, mountain Pu'er, flower tea, and narcissus blend, allowing you to take home a variety of blending flavors! In addition, last year's popular "1+1 Tea Tasting Set" (priced at HK$50) is back! It includes a limited-edition small white porcelain tea cup and a cash voucher. The limited-edition cup is adorned with a "tea"-themed logo, making it a delicate and exquisite keepsake. The HK$20 cash voucher can be used at local vendors within the event venue, enhancing your tea tasting experience. The lucky tea bag, filled with carefully selected surprise teas by tea artists, is also making a strong comeback. Valued at HK$180, the bag contains gifts worth over HK$500! It could include a 2006 Yunnan Lin Cang Pu'er ripe brick, a Kengjian Wuyi Yan Rock Tea, a moon gradient tea cup gift box, or a hidden gift. The bag, paired with a cloth bag emblazoned with the TEA ROUND logo, makes for a stylish gift, perfect for both personal use and gifting.

The TEA ROUND 2026 Blending Tea Gift Box, "1+1 Tea Tasting Set", and Lucky Tea Bag will be available for purchase at the event venue, and you can also pre-order them online. Quantities are limited, so don't miss out!

Blending flavors, piecing together cultures, and bringing people together! This three-day vibrant program will let tea enthusiasts experience the power of blending and appreciate the rich heritage and infinite possibilities of Hong Kong's tea culture.