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 and Crew
Carlos Alazraqui
Robert Fortune (voice)
Christy Hui
Narrator
De Hua Chen
Self
Chong Hui Deng
Self
Sheng Hui Huang
Self
Huang Yi-Xiang
Self
Videos & Trailers
TEA: The Drink That Changed | Official Trailer | Tea Documentary
Filming BTS - Tea Pot Family Portrait | 9 Dragons Tea
Let's Talk Tea | Introducing The Tea Movie | TEADocumentary.com