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Your morning cuppa has blood, sweat, and colonial baggage. Fancy a sip?
IMDb
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The Tea Trail with Simon Reeve (2014)

Guilt-trip with gorgeous viewsWhite-saviour adjacent but tryingCapitalism exposé

Overview

Documentary

Adventurer and journalist Simon Reeve heads to Kenya and Uganda to uncover the stories behind Britain's favourite drink, meeting the people who pick, pack and transport tea.

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teakenyatea tradeugandaeast africa

Standout Aspects

Direction

Reeve actually talks to workers, not just experts

Cinematography

Kenyan highlands look unfairly stunning

Best for:Solo: When you need to feel bad about your groceries·Binge: Pair with other Reeve guilt trips
ReleasedJan 12, 2014
Runtime59m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium

Top Cast

Simon Reeve

Simon Reeve

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Insight

Kenya is the world's largest black tea exporter, yet most Britons think tea comes from India or 'nowhere specific'.

Cultural

The documentary aired as ethical sourcing was becoming mainstream marketing, making its timing almost suspiciously relevant.

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