The high-altitude history and hidden art of Sri Lanka’s tea empire
In short: From the bustling port of Colombo to the mist-covered highlands, this journey explores how a sacred plant became a global commodity. Discover the ancestral virtues and the labor behind the world's most famous brew.
The documentary traces the legacy of tea in Sri Lanka, a nation shaped by years of colonization. It follows the journey of hundreds of tons of daily exports to understand the secrets of this ancient plant.
Viewers travel by train through vast plantations on high plateaus near India. The film highlights the visual contrast of pickers' saris against endless green landscapes, capturing the traditional art of tea cultivation and its cultural significance.
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