A global portrait of tea and the people whose lives have been shaped by this extraordinary drink.
Episode 1
From the mountains of Yunnan province to a colourful Malaysian wedding, tea is sustenance for the mind, body and soul.
Episode 2
In China, Taiwan and London, intricate ceremonies and rituals have flourished around the culture of tea.
Episode 3
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.
Episode 4
Tea spread from China across the globe, reshaping each new culture it encountered.
Episode 5
From Dubai's busy container port to the romantic North Island of New Zealand, entrepreneurship and ambition are driving the global growth of tea.
Episode 6
Visionary tea-makers are challenging us to taste new brews, from novel gourmet pairings to the youthful fad of bubble tea.