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Tea: The Drink That Changed The World
0.0 / 10• 2024• 1h 29m•NR• English
Documentary
Storyline
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 & Crew
Carlos Alazraqui
Robert Fortune (voice)
Lead
Christy Hui
Narrator
DH
De Hua Chen
Self
CH
Chong Hui Deng
Self
SH
Sheng Hui Huang
Self
HY
Huang Yi-Xiang
Self
What People Are Saying
0.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Christy Hui's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Tea: The Drink That Changed The World is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
