About this season
A global portrait of tea and the people whose lives have been shaped by this extraordinary drink.
Episodes (6)
1. For The Love of Tea
Aired 14 October 2021 • 50 min
From the mountains of Yunnan province to a colourful Malaysian wedding, tea is sustenance for the mind, body and soul.
2. The Art of Tea
Aired 21 October 2021 • 51 min
In China, Taiwan and London, intricate ceremonies and rituals have flourished around the culture of tea.
3. Tea for the Soul
Aired 28 October 2021 • 51 min
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.
4. To the Ends of the Earth
Aired 4 November 2021 • 46 min
Tea spread from China across the globe, reshaping each new culture it encountered.
5. The Tastes of the Tea Trade
Aired 11 November 2021 • 52 min
From Dubai's busy container port to the romantic North Island of New Zealand, entrepreneurship and ambition are driving the global growth of tea.
6. Tea Without Limits
Aired 18 November 2021 • 51 min
Visionary tea-makers are challenging us to taste new brews, from novel gourmet pairings to the youthful fad of bubble tea.