Pinkies Up, Let’s Get Steeped in Local Flavor on Sunday

Your coffee habit officially has permission to take a sophisticated little sabbatical.

Raleigh’s caffeine scene is getting a refined upgrade on Sunday, March 22, 2026, as the inaugural Raleigh Tea Festival takes over Maywood Hall & Garden. This isn’t just a pinky-up party; it’s a full sensory dive into global tea cultures, featuring everything from traditional ceremonies to modern wellness blends crafted by local makers and bakers.

Expect to wander through a curated market of artisans while putting that complimentary tasting cup to work on world-class samples. Whether you are a matcha master or just here for the scones, it’s a rare chance to connect with the “steeped” history of the City of Oaks in a lush, garden setting just south of downtown.

📍 Maywood Hall & Garden – 620 Maywood Ave., Raleigh, NC
📅 Sunday, March 22, 2026 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
💰 $18
📎 raleighteafestival.square.site

Go ahead and secure that ticket—it’s the perfect way to “leaf” your worries behind before Monday rolls back around.

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Lisa Jeffries Nobling

Founder + Principal at Raleighwood Media Group + Raleighwood Event Group

Lisa Jeffries, a 2007 graduate of N.C. State University’s Wilson College of Textiles and Poole College of Management, has been working in marketing since 2005. Her professional work experience ranges from independent, family-owned businesses to high-growth tech startups. Lisa’s specific areas of expertise include new media and experiential marketing for service-based businesses. Passionate about her clients, cheering on the Wolfpack, live music, and rescuing animals, she is also the founder of Raleigh Food & Wine and Raleighwood Wifi. Lisa completed the NC State + SKEMA Business School MSc dual master’s degree program in Global Luxury Management in 2016, publishing a thesis, Location-Based Opportunities for Brand Marketing With Emphasis on Application Within Luxury Industries.

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