Mapping the World
Then complex world of geopolitics broken down into ten minute, bite-sized chunks. You'll never sound uninformed at the dinner table ever again.
13. Tea, a trendy beverage
0.0May 8, 2026 · 12 min
A moment that will never be forgotten: On the occasion of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, she met Paddington Bear – at a classic tea time in Buckingham Palace. But as much as tea is considered a British cultural treasure, its origins lie far away: in China. "With Open Cards" embarks on a global quest to explore the history and uses of tea.