[Tea Festival in Kobe] TEA KOBE 2026 Spring/Summer Collection to be held this weekend.

## TEA KOBE 2026 Spring/Summer Collection Event Overview

The Tea Life Promotion Committee [CHABACHY] (Location: Akashi City, Representative: Chabachy) will hold 'TEA KOBE 2026 Spring/Summer Collection' on Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14, 2026.

This year, there will be 12 tea booths, 6 merchandise booths, and 2 special booths from across Japan. Under the slogan 'Refined Tea Life!', we hold this event annually to offer 'discovery and rediscovery of tea from around the world.'

### Background
Kobe has a unique food culture where 'teatime' is an everyday environment. Since it is not a tea-producing region, our goal is to help people learn about high-quality ways to enjoy tea through interactions with producers and pairings. In response to requests, we are moving to a twice-yearly schedule starting this year.

### Event Details
- **Venue**: Kobe Kitano Nost 3F Auditorium (formerly Kitano Workshop Town)
- **Date**: June 13 (Sat) - June 14 (Sun), 2026
- **Admission**: Paid (600 yen entry fee; advance tickets available)
- **How to Participate**: Advance tickets are on sale via the official website (https://chabachy.official.ec/).

### Programs & Content
Features include reservation-based seminars, tea service, and workshops. Participants can sample over 60 varieties of tea. The venue uses a one-way layout, allowing attendees to walk around at their own pace.

Representative Chabachy commented, 'We are evolving TEA KOBE every year as it marks its 5th year. I welcome you to come and talk to me at the venue.'