Throughout Japan there exist landscapes called satoyama in which people live and work in harmony with nature by combining traditional wisdom with scientific knowledge to practice agriculture in a manner that nurtures biodiversity. This article complements the video brief that looks at green tea produced in the village of Higashiyama, Kakegawa City, Shizuoka by using grassland resources to protect and augment soil, yielding a high quality product and giving haven to other plants, some of them important to Japanese culture.

Ocha is a mindful experience of simplicity for all the senses. Enjoy the fragrance, color and flavor of Japanese green tea, and feel the complications melt away and return your balance. It’s not just a cup of tea - it’s a way of life to appreciate the moment with a new sense of clarity. Now you can begin to envision the journey you’ll take.

The most loved beverage of all time in Japan, Japanese tea. Presenter Maki Aizawa and Oscar a Swede enchanted by the wonders of Japanese tea share great unknown wonders of Japanese tea, such as knowledge that has been passed down by our ancestors to become the tradition of Japanese tea, the unrelenting effort of artisans in their approach to Japanese tea, the power of branding, utensils, making delicious tea and more, with viewers.

How to brew tea

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Beneficial effects of green tea

US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health

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