One Cup, A Thousand Stories

A global portrait of tea and the people whose lives have been shaped by this extraordinary drink.

Production

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Seasons

6 Episodes • Premiered 2021

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1. For The Love of Tea

From the mountains of Yunnan province to a colourful Malaysian wedding, tea is sustenance for the mind, body and soul.

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2. The Art of Tea

In China, Taiwan and London, intricate ceremonies and rituals have flourished around the culture of tea.

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3. Tea for the Soul

Shamans, monks and nuns revere tea for its spiritual connections, while in a sleek Japanese cafe, a new brew brings us closer to the divine.

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4. To the Ends of the Earth

Tea spread from China across the globe, reshaping each new culture it encountered.

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5. The Tastes of the Tea Trade

From Dubai's busy container port to the romantic North Island of New Zealand, entrepreneurship and ambition are driving the global growth of tea.

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6. Tea Without Limits

Visionary tea-makers are challenging us to taste new brews, from novel gourmet pairings to the youthful fad of bubble tea.

Cast

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Liu Cong

Self - Narrator (voice)

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