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TEA: THE DRINK THAT CHANGED THE WORLD

By Christy HUI

INDIE RIGHTS - as SALES All rights, World / DISTR Theatrical, TV, DVD-video, VOD, Airline, World

Documentary - Completed 2024

Immerse in an epic adventure of how a humble beverage became a worldwide phenomenon. Steeped in fascinating history, grand-scale tea-heist, princesses and tea hunters, love and war–All for the love of tea.

- Year of production
- 2024
- Genres
- Documentary
- Countries
- USA
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Duration
- 90 mn
- Director(s)
- Christy HUI
- Cast
- Bruce RICHARDSON
- Producer(s)
- Christy HUI
- Synopsis
- "9 Dragons Tea unveils the fascinating history of your beloved brew, vividly revealing tea’s ancient roots, history, and mystery.
  From mystical Chinese origins to global sensation, tea's epic journey spans continents and centuries. Emperors and queens, princesses and tea hunters, love and wars intertwine in a rich narrative. Shot on location in China's forbidden tea region and historic Boston Harbor, this film offers unprecedented access to tea's most guarded realms.
  9 Dragons Tea takes viewers on a compelling visceral journey, reliving history and witnessing the profound impact of tea on culture, trade, and world events. From fueling the rise of the British Empire to igniting the American Revolution, tea's saga is one of global transformation–redrawing maps, changing tastes, and shaping societies wherever the drink is poured.
  This visually stunning and intellectually engaging documentary promises to change how viewers see their daily brew—Tea is a cup of humanity. "