This World - The Tea Trail with Simon Reeve

Overview

• Presenter: Simon Reeve, adventurer and journalist.
• Location: Travels to Kenya and Uganda.
• Focus: Uncovering the stories behind Britain's favorite drink, tea.
• People Involved: Interaction with individuals engaged in picking, packing, and transporting tea.
• Duration: 59 minutes.
• First Aired: 8:10 pm, January 12, 2014.
• Availability: Available for over a year on BBC iPlayer.

Key Highlights

• Cultural Exploration:

  • Insight into the cultural and economic significance of tea in Kenya and Uganda.
  • Exploration of the lives of local workers and their role in the tea industry.

• Economic Impact:

  • Examination of tea's impact on the economies of Kenya and Uganda.
  • Discussion on labor conditions and the economic benefits for local communities.

• Environmental and Social Issues:

  • Consideration of environmental practices in tea cultivation.
  • Social issues affecting tea workers, including fair trade and working conditions.

Series Context

• Part of the "This World" series, which delves into various global stories.
• Related episodes include "The Balfour Declaration: Britain's Promise to the Holy Land" and "The Coffee Trail with Simon Reeve."

Accessibility

• Available with audio description and sign language options.