The Story Of

Journey across the globe to discover the story behind tea Taste different teas with worldclass specialists in London visit a Fujian tea market in Southeast China and sample some of the most distinguished teas in the world From green teas to the delicate oolong teas of the Fujian province that include Tieguanyin and Da Hong Pao the art of savoring tea is a cultivated taste around the world

Discover the phenomenon of coffee and coffee consumption in various cultures Coffee grows in the Bean belt an worldwide zone that lay between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn in Asia Africa Central and South America the islands of the Pacific and the Caribbean The journey from raw cherries to a readytosavor cup involves many steps each contributing to the final quality and taste

Our love for chocolate began in South Mexico and Central America where people living deep in tropical rainforests discovered the edible properties of Theobroma cacao the food of the gods We take a look at chocolate today and its impact around the world Its journey from cacao to finished product involves a detailed and laborintensive process from cultivation to harvesting and fermentation

Take a brisk visit to Beaconsfield in Buckinghamshire which once a year hosts a Cheese Makers Market where members of the public and professionals alike can see taste and buy some of the wonderful cheeses produced throughout Europe and the United Kingdom These cheeses include Stilton from the UK Camembert and Roquefort from France Gorgonzola from Italy Manchego from Spain and many more

The South of England Society promotes farming agriculture and the countryside A charity that celebrates products from the land its South of England Show running since 1967 takes place every June and is a focal point for farmers and producers Meet Iain Nicol CEO of the Society who explains the importance of livestock at this spectacular event Livestock are vital to the health of farming

Discover the origins of beer consumption with evidence dating back as early as 10000 BCE in the Middle East and ancient Egypt Archaeological evidence from the Sumerians one of the earliest civilizations in Mesopotamia shows that they brewed a type of beer kas made from barley This beverage was an important part of Sumerian culture Now beer is produced worldwide in a multitude of styles

Embark on a voyage of discovery to learn about the worlds most delectable addiction Meet historian and author Dr Matthew Green Hell share the origins of sugar Evidence suggests that India was first to produce sugar from sugarcane By 500 BCE Indians had developed methods to crystallize sugar making it easier to store and transport Learn how today sugar is used in dishes over the world

Tempting culinary arts fascinating travels to faraway lands bitter struggles for supremacy and the rise and fall of empires This is the story of spice Take a look at how spice is used in dishes today in cultures around the world From dill and parsley in Western cuisine ginger in China wasabi and miso in Japan and turmeric and coriander in India this is a trip around a very spicy world