Tea: The Drink That Changed The World

Overview

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.

Cast

Carlos Alazraqui

Robert Fortune (voice)

Christy Hui

Narrator

D

De Hua Chen

Self

C

Chong Hui Deng

Self

S

Sheng Hui Huang

Self

H

Huang Yi-Xiang

Self

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