One Cup, A Thousand Stories
The Art of Tea
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Tea ceremonies of the past inform present day rituals including breathtaking outdoor events for 100 people on the banks of a Taiwanese river. The artistic attributes of tea are explored in this illuminating documentary. International teapot artist Mr Gao explains the energy flow of his creations, while in London's oldest hotel, Brown's, the strange ritual of Afternoon Tea is raised to a new level.