Les frémissements du thé (The Way of Tea) follows a young, rebellious man named Alex in a small town in northern France as he enters into Malik’s grocery store. While faced with racism and hostility by Alex, Malik calmly invites him to have tea with him, showing no discrimination or anger, in exchange for free groceries. The following day, Alex faces a conflict and finds protection in Malik’s grocery store as he stands guard with patience to resolve potential conflict.