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Featuring:
Carlos Alazraqui, De Hua Chen, Chong Hui Deng
Written by:
Christy Hui
Directed by:
Christy Hui
Release Date:
November 1, 2024
Original Title:
Tea: The Drink That Changed The World
Genres:
Documentary
Production Companies:
ActionFliks Media Corporation
Production Countries:
United States of America
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 89
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.
Tea steeps a fascinating story never before seen. This documentary immerses viewers in a grand adventure of how a humble beverage became humanity's universal language. From mystical Chinese origins to global sensation, tea travers...
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Associate Producer:
Shu Kin Lam
Director:
Christy Hui
Director of Photography:
Marco Solorio
Executive Producer:
Derek Cheung
Producer:
Christy Hui
Writer:
Christy Hui
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