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Tea: The Drink That Changed The World
Tea: The Drink That Changed The World

Tea: The Drink That Changed The World

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Documentary

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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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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

89 mins

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Release Date

01 November 2024

Country

United States of America

Cast

Carlos Alazraqui

Carlos Alazraqui

Robert Fortune (voice)

Christy Hui

Christy Hui

Narrator

De Hua Chen

De Hua Chen

Self

Chong Hui Deng

Chong Hui Deng

Self

Sheng Hui Huang

Sheng Hui Huang

Self

Huang Yi-Xiang

Huang Yi-Xiang

Self

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