Making a cup of tea can be simple. Grab a teabag, pour in some boiling water, let it steep and voila, you've got yourself one of the world's favourite hot beverages. Enjoying a cuppa can be much more creative, too — whether you're keen on pure green tea leaves, some chai or matcha, high tea, a sip of kombucha, frosty iced tea, bubble teas or a tea latte.
Expect all of the above at Brisbane's first laneway tea festival, which takes over Bakery Lane on Saturday, October 5. Someone will be putting the kettle on for a day of tea tastings, tea classes and tea readings. You'll also be able to blend your own teas, and take part in tea competitions.
Run by Botanical Lab, the event will kick off at 10am and finish up at 4pm. While general entry is free, you can opt for a VIP $10 ticket, which'll nab you a tote bag and a ceramic tea tasting cup.
Image: Botanical Lab.