CinemaOSMovie · 2024 · 1h 29m

Tea: The Drink That Changed The World

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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.

Directed byChristy Hui

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 29m
Language
EN
Released
November 1, 2024
Studios
ActionFliks Media Corporation

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TEA: The Drink That Changed | Official Trailer | Tea Documentary

TEA: The Drink That Changed | Official Trailer | Tea Documentary

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Cast & crew

6 credited
Starring
Carlos Alazraqui

Carlos Alazraqui

Robert Fortune (voice)

Christy Hui

Christy Hui

Narrator

De Hua Chen

Self

Chong Hui Deng

Self

Sheng Hui Huang

Self

Huang Yi-Xiang

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Christy Hui
Christy Hui
Written by
Christy Hui
Christy Hui
Produced by
Christy Hui
Christy Hui

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