TEA: The Drink that Changed the World is a cinematic documentary filmed in stunning 4K deep within China's sacred Wuyi Mountains—the ancient birthplace of Oolong and Black teas. Seven years in the making, this 90-minute film captures exclusive footage of master artisans practicing centuries-old traditions, including rare access to the legendary Da Hong Pao Mother Tree Temple and authentic Gong Fu Cha ceremonies. Now streaming on Amazon Prime, and Tubi the documentary reveals tea's transformation from mystical elixir to global phenomenon.
Director Christy Hui joins us to explore the profound cultural impact and commercial evolution of tea. Born in Guangzhou, Christy reveals how this sacred beverage has become humanity's connector, fueling conversations, inspiring creativity, and driving a $260 billion global industry that continues to shape civilizations worldwide.
BIO: Christy Hui is a serial entrepreneur and the CEO and founder of ActionFliks Media. She is known for creating the Emmy-winning XIAOLIN SHOWDOWN franchise (Warner Bros./Cartoon Network) and the spin-off XIAOLIN CHRONICLES (Disney XD/Netflix, now streaming on Amazon). A creative business executive, she specializes in transforming creative concepts into global entertainment franchises that span games, toys, and consumer products.
With over 25 years of building bridges across cultures and industries, Christy has in-depth experience launching ventures across continents—from Sony's pan-Asian satellite channel, AXN, to Gemstar's international rollout of VCR Plus+ consumer technology throughout Latin America and Asia. Her strategic management approach has enabled successful international co-productions, including US-China and US-French collaborations, bringing together diverse creative teams from different cultures.
An award-winning content creator, Christy earned her EMBA from the USC Marshall School of Business and enjoys working with creative teams and corporate partners to produce global content, including Emmys, Tellys, and W3 awards.
Well-traveled and fluent in both Chinese and English, Christy excels at creating meaningful cross-cultural entertainment content and partnerships. Author of FLYING FILLIES: The Sky's the Limit, she is passionate about transforming ideas into inspiring content that ignites the imagination for a global audience.
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