The Meaning of Tea

2008 • Directed by

Scott Chamberlin Hoyt

Documentary

How often do we get to step back into that moment of windless calm that tea can make a space for?

The Meaning of Tea is an engaging and whimsical documentary film that explores the romance and complexities surrounding tea, a universally beloved and widely consumed beverage. Along with offering poignant glimpses at the deeper character of tea, the film sheds light on its many varieties, whose value, use, practices, and traditions are sometimes misunderstood, neglected, and even threatened by today's marketplace.