TEA: The Drink That Changed the World (2024)

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 traverses time and continents. Emperors, queens, and a daring tea spy intertwine in a rich narrative of industrial espionage, romance, and wars - all for the love of tea. Shot in China's forbidden tea region in the Wuyi Mountains, the birthplace of Oolong and Black tea, and historic Boston Harbor, this TEA documentary offers viewers unprecedented access to tea's guarded realm and uncovers the most audacious tea heist in history - forever transplanting tea from China to India. Viewers embark on a breathtaking journey and witness tea's profound impact on art, cultures, and trade. From fueling the rise of the British Empire to igniting the American Revolution, tea brews an extraordinary story of global transformation. Changing history one cup at a time. This thought-provoking documentary promises to change how viewers see their daily cup of tea, offering a fresh perspective on our shared human connection. Tea - a cup of humanity.