
Tea: The Drink That Changed The World
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1hr
29mins
Directed by
Christy Hui,
Derek Cheung,
Starring
Carlos Alazraqui,
De Hua Chen,
Chong Hui Deng,
Sheng Hui Huang
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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.
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