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Eight Million Cups of Tea
TASTE OF MALAYSIA WITH MARTIN YAN is a journey of cultural discovery through this stunning gem in Southeast Asia. The 13-part series presents a wide variety of dishes from this tri-cultural landscape, as well as highlights diverse cultural and historical elements.
Eight Million Cups of Tea
Season 1 Episode 105 | 26m 46s | CC
Martin travels to the scenic Cameron Highlands for farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, a colonial history lesson and a cup of tea. At Boh Tea Plantation and the famous Smokehouse Hotel, Martin learns about tea cultivation, the contribution of Indian workers and the region’s connections to Malaysia’s colonial past. He overnights at a most unique ‘homestay’, an ecological Tree House.
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