Film · 2024 · 1h 29m

Tea: The Drink That Changed The World

Name: Tea: The Drink That Changed The World
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2024-11-01
Duration: 1 h 29 min
Cast: Carlos Alazraqui, Christy Hui, De Hua Chen, Chong Hui Deng, Sheng Hui Huang

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Synopsis

Tea tells a fascinating story of how a humble beverage became humanity’s universal language. From its mystical Chinese origins to global dominance, tea shaped empires, ignited revolutions, and fueled industrial espionage. Filmed in China's forbidden tea region and historic Boston Harbor, this documentary unveils tea’s secretive past, including the audacious heist that transplanted it from China to India. Offering a fresh perspective, it reveals how tea has profoundly influenced art, culture, and trade—one cup at a time.