Introduction to tea: seven must-see documentaries on tea, the development story of tea and top tea masters

Learning about tea can be as exciting as drinking tea. If you are a visual learner, an interesting tea documentary will give you a new perspective on your favorite drink. Yes, for every tea lover, there is a perfect tea documentary-from discovering different tea cultures to insight into the traditional tea industry and tea trade. What should you see? 1. The Tea Trail with Simon Reeve, 2014

The Tea Trail with Simon Reeve is a documentary about all the advantages and disadvantages of the tea industry in Kenya, one of the most important tea producing countries in the world. Kenya mainly produces black tea, which is usually used to make popular mixed teas. Although Kenyan tea may not be as famous as Asian tea, Kenya is the second largest tea exporter after China and before India. 2. All In This Tea, 2007

China is the cradle of tea, and there are many teas available to tea lovers-from ordinary tea to special blended tea, organic or non-organic tea, and some unusual and rare varieties. Are you interested in organic and sustainable tea production? This documentary may give you some answers. This film follows David Le Hoffman (David Le Hoffman) to explore Chinese tea and small farmers who grow high-quality tea in different ways. 3. Nice Cup of Tea, 2013

British tea culture is the oldest and most colorful non-Asian tea culture in the world. From mixed breakfast to afternoon tea, tea sets and scones, tea is an important part of daily life in the UK. Victoria Wood's "good Tea" is a two-part documentary that explores the British love of tea. From India to New York, history and traditions, habits to share a cup with actors, Victoria Wood will show you why tea is so important in British culture. 4. Rikyu, 1989 and Death of a Tea Master, 1989

If you like Japanese tea, knowing its history will give you a new understanding of the importance of this drink. Although these two films are not documentaries, they may give you an insight into the life of Sen no Rikyu, a 16th-century Japanese tea ceremony master. He is the rulemaker of the modern Japanese tea ceremony. Lixiu and the death of the Master of Tea Art were both filmed in 1989 and are based on the novels of Hachiko Nomami.

5. Masala Chai, 2017

There is no other kind of milk tea in the world as spicy as Massala milk tea in India. But if there were no Indian street tea vendors and vendors, there would be no Indian Masala tea. This recently highly praised documentary explains not only the world of Indian tea and the life and work of Indian tea Vala, but also the Indian people and Indian culture. 6. Great British Ships: Cutty Sark: 150 Years of War and Speed, 2019

Today, it is easier than ever to mail tea. But a long time ago, tea was transported by tea boats. For any tea enthusiast interested in the history of tea trade, this documentary may provide an interesting insight into tea scissors [8]. The Cutty Sark, a British sailboat, is one of the few tea cutters left. Today, the ship is a museum open to the public. 7.The Meaning of Tea, 2008

If you are interested in general tea knowledge, Scott Chamberlin Hoyt's "the meaning of Tea" may be a documentary. From exploring different tea cultures around the world to showing different types of tea and their importance and value, this documentary may be a starting point for a better understanding of tea. [9]

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