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Tea: The Drink That Changed The World (2024)

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.

  • Documentary

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Carlos AlazraquiCarlos AlazraquiRobert Fortune (voice)
  • Photo of Christy HuiChristy HuiNarrator
  • Photo of De Hua ChenDe Hua ChenSelf
  • Photo of Chong Hui DengChong Hui DengSelf
  • Photo of Sheng Hui HuangSheng Hui HuangSelf
  • Photo of Huang Yi-XiangHuang Yi-XiangSelf

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