The Tea Routes

A film by Claude Lahr

The mysterious path of tea from its harvest into the cup. Seen through the eyes of merchants and specialists, we discover the international tea market, its production sites and traditional tea auctions. More than just a beverage, tea holds its own in the global economy. The English dominated the market in the 19th century, but today, tea is caught in a battle between huge industrial groups, forever reinventing new marketing and packaging strategies. But there will always be independent tea dealers, aficionados for whom tea quality and diversity are primordial.

Year:
2001
Length:
26 Minutes
Version(s) :
FR
Director(s):
Claude Lahr
Writer(s):
Willy Perelsztejn, Claude Lahr
Producer(s):
Willy Perelsztejn, Gilles Le Mao
Camera:
Stéphane Patti
Sound:
Benoît Hardonniere
Editing:
Guillaume Dero
With:
Corinne Juresco

A production by Les Films de la Mémoire, La Huit, ARTE France

Additional Information

Career

Festivals
Image d’Argent, VIème festival des Arts et Métiers - Pezenas France
Broadcasts
ARTE France
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The Film

Film Reviews

Press Comments

Le Figaro

Vivant, bourré d’informations, ce voyage en pays thé vaut le détour.

Isabelle Nataf
November 2001

Télépro

Les Routes du thé. Un tour du monde du thé dépaysant et savoureux.

Anonymous
November 2001
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