National Tea Moment
13th June 2026 2 PM
The Most British Day of The Year
As the proud founders of British National Tea Day back in 2016, we’d love to invite you to join us in this year’s celebrations. A day full of fun and festivities, something for you and your loved one, or all the family to participate in and enjoy, and in celebration of this year’s British National Tea Day, we have something super exciting to share with you…
Some inspiration for you..
1. Why not book yourself an Afternoon Tea Experience at one of our exquisite afternoon tea destinations across the UK
2. Why not gift yourself, or someone you know who has a growing love for tea, to a super special gift or Teatime experience from our on-line shop
3. For partnership, press and media enquiries, we’d love to hear from you. Contact Fred@theteagroup.com
A Once in a Century Moment
Shared Over Tea
On 13th June at 2pm, we invite the United Kingdom to pause together.
To take a moment from the pace of daily life.
To share something simple.
To participate in a ritual that belongs to everyone.
A cup of tea.
A shared moment.
A quiet national gesture of togetherness.
An Invitation to Pause
On Saturday 13th June at 2pm, the UK is invited to pause together and raise a cup of tea as a gesture of reflection, unity and togetherness on the day that Britain marks and commemorates the Late Queen Elizabeth II on what would have been her official 100th centennial birthday celebrations. Some venues across the UK will further enhance the celebrations by serving the Empress Earl Grey Centennial Blend.
A moment inspired by British ritual, heritage and the enduring cultural language of togetherness.
A Shared Pause Across the Nation
At 2pm on Saturday 13th June, tea rooms, hotels, hospitality spaces, charities and homes across the United Kingdom will pause together.
In that moment, cups of tea will be raised in unity. A simple gesture designed to reflect the role tea has always played in British life: connection, conversation and calm reflection.
This is a shared ritual.
The Empress Earl Grey
The Empress Earl Grey is a signature commemorative blend created as part of this national moment.
Developed over several years in collaboration with tea producers and female tea experts, it brings together carefully selected teas from Sri Lanka and Assam, layered with smoky oolong, bright bergamot and a soft finish of English rose.
The result is a cup that is both familiar and ceremonial grounded in tradition, yet quietly elevated.
It is designed to be tasted and to be remembered.
A Ritual That Connects Generations
Tea has long been one of Britain’s most enduring social rituals. A daily pause that has carried through centuries, households and generations.
Whether celebrated through a signature afternoon tea, a house blend, our signature Empress Earl Grey or simply a favourite everyday tea, the moment itself is what matters most.
Inspired by the legacy of British tea culture and the symbolism of connection, hospitality and togetherness, this National Tea Moment reflects the idea that some of the most meaningful experiences are also the simplest.
A cup shared. A pause taken. A moment remembered together.
Beyond the Cup
At the heart of this initiative is a long term commitment to supporting women across tea growing and hospitality communities. Women form a significant proportion of the global tea workforce, yet often remain underrepresented in leadership, ownership and decision making roles. Aligned initiatives connected to this programme support access to:
Healthcare and wellbeing resources
Education and skills development
Leadership opportunities in tea producing regions
In parallel, the campaign works alongside female founded and female led tea and hospitality organisations, reflecting a broader commitment to visibility and opportunity across the sector. Charitable beneficiary Girlguiding extends this purpose into youth development, supporting confidence, leadership and future opportunity for girls across the UK.
Your Tea Room x National Tea Moment
From independent tea rooms, luxury hotels to heritage historic homes and community spaces, hosting venues become part of a shared cultural moment across the United Kingdom.
Each participating location will invite you to raise a cup of tea at 2pm as part of the 13th June moment and some will also delight you with a taste of the Empress Earl Grey.
Together, these locations form a living network of participation. A map of places where people can experience the moment in real time.
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