About The Tea Festival

Welcome to the second edition of the North East Tea Festival.

Built on the energy and connections of our first year, this festival continues our mission to create a space where tea lovers can gather, learn, and explore the traditions and possibilities of tea.

We bring together local and global producers, vendors, and tea experts to celebrate the diversity of tea cultures from around the world. From rich aromas and nuanced flavors to the stories rooted in each origin, the festival invites you to experience tea beyond the cup.

Alongside tastings, participants can join hands-on workshops, lectures, and presentations designed to deepen understanding and spark curiosity. The festival also offers meaningful networking opportunities for professionals looking to connect, collaborate, and grow within the tea industry.

From curious sippers to seasoned experts, this festival celebrates the idea that every cup of tea tells a story. We look forward to sharing these stories with you and hearing yours.

Board of Advisors

About Pratik

Pratik is a third-generation Nepali tea producer and the co-founder of Nepal Tea Collective. Drawing on generations of traditions and knowledge, he embodies the legacy of Nepal’s rich tea heritage. He joined Nepal Tea Collective from the shiny building of Wall Street, creating a perfect dichotomy between the two worlds. Apart from his expertise in Nepali teas, he deals with numbers and manages tricky logistics for the company. He leads the wholesale and fulfillment team at Nepal Tea Collective and is a core pillar of the company.

About Meg

I have been lucky enough to work in the food and beverage industry for 22 years, and 16 of those have been at the incredible Boston-based MEM Tea. I am MEM's Chief of Sales & Operations. I listen to film scores and audiobooks while drinking delicious tea and coordinating how we can bring it to you. I oversee our sales and marketing teams while taking time out to visit customers to taste new teas with them and make sure their staff is educated and excited about loose leaf tea. Hand crafted and well loved beverages are my passion and I can't wait to share one with you!

About Victoria

Victoria is a passionate advocate for health and wellness with over nine years of experience at Cambridge Naturals. Originally from Armenia, she values hard work and creating meaningful connections with others. Victoria is also active in organizing events that bring people together in our community.

About Cyndi

My parents, Joan and Jim, purchased Simpson & Vail in the late 1970’s when I was in middle school.  Having a free labor source, our parents put my brothers and I to work right away doing a variety of projects for them.  I joined the company full-time in the early 90’s.  My studies and interest in herbal medicine transformed into a line of herbal blends, most of which we still sell today. Over the past 30 years I have specialized in creating the majority of herbal and flavored blends that we offer as well as our collections (Literary Teas, Dessert, Holiday, Yoga and Wellness).