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World Tea Conference + Expo 2020
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Wednesday, June 10 • 8:30pm - 10:00pm
Behind the Scenes of 9 Dragons Tea

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Filmmaker Christy Hui takes you behind-the-scenes of her upcoming documentary
9 Dragons Tea, filmed in the historic tea region of Wuyi Shan, China. This film reveals the untold story of how Oolong and Black Teas were created by local tea-masters after centuries of exquisite tea-making fit for emperors, and the captivating saga of tea's epic journey into Europe, America and the rest of the world. Author and tea historian Bruce Richardson appears in the film. He will share how Wuyi teas were dumped into Boston Harbor in 1773, as this momentus event launched America's War of Independence from British rule. Join Hui and Richardson as they share clips from the documentary and discuss the impact of Wuyi teas on world culture, economics, and politics.

There will be plenty of time for Q&A and mingling with the speakers during this fun and informative get-together.

Snacks and drinks will be provided.


Speakers
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Bruce Richardson

Owner, Elmwood Inn Fine Teas
Bruce Richardson is the author of 14 books, including the The New Tea Companion Third Edition with Jane Pettigrew. He is the Owner of Elmwood Inn Fine Teas, Contributing Editor for TeaTime magazine, and Tea Master for the Boston Tea Party Ships Museum. He is a frequent speaker at... Read More →

Artists
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Christy Hui

Film Maker
A lifelong tea lover, Christy Hui spent two and half years crafting 9 Dragons Tea, a documentary film unearthing tea’s origins, history, and mysteries.“The project is akin to putting together an ancient puzzle, spanning six major Chinese dynasties, five centuries, and in two languages... Read More →


Wednesday June 10, 2020 8:30pm - 10:00pm MDT
Colorado Convention Center

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