Tea and Empire

Beyond the comforting simplicity of a cup of tea lies a dark and intriguing history. We examine the origins of tea, charting how the drink of Chinese emperors became a mainstay of British culture and a driving force beyond the Industrial Revolution and the British Empire. Who would have thought that the humble tea could start wars and revolutions and transform the entire way of life for an entire nation... (Originally released 25/06/2017)