All In This Tea documents the passion of David Hoffman, a tea connoisseur, as he explores remote areas of China looking for great tea to export to America. The documentary also touches on the origins of tea, the workers and farmers of the tea fields, and more importantly, focuses on the frustrations that arise in Hoffman's dealings with Chinese authorities, specifically with regards to exporting. Taking a bag of tea from China to the US isn't easy and the aggravation this causes Hoffman is clear, thanks to a well directed film from 72-year old, Les Blank. Hoffman's enthusiasm for tea is contagious and you can certainly feel for the situations that arise. It's an interesting film - we see a lot of China and simple moments in the loves of the tea workers - and certainly a must-see for people who like a good cuppa.
7.5 on the DaveScale.
(dir. Les Blank, USA, 70 mins)
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