Japanese Tea Inspired Poetry
Japanese Tea Inspired Poetry in Shizuoka where Tea is more than a beverage.
Here in the home of Mr. Maejima-san who is a 3rd generation...
Does Fair Trade change the wage of a tea picker?
How poverty wages for tea pickers fuel India's trade in child slavery
That was the headline of The Guardian's article 20 July 2013. What followed was...
4 Ways to Harvest Tea in Japan
Tea Harvesting in Japan.
4 ways in which Japanese harvest tea.
Hand harvesting
Some classical teas are still be harvested by hand as has been the...
How do they make Matcha?
See how to make Matcha using automation while retaining tradition.
If you love Matcha, consider yourself an enthusiast or someone who just wants to know...
Tea Growing Regions of Japan
Tea Growing Regions of Japan.
Tea is grown almost everywhere in Japan Commercially and privately. What is presented on this video are some of the...
Wagashi-The Art of Japanes Tea Cakes
Wagashi - Japanese Green Tea Cakes.
Tradition in Japan is to always serve tea cakes whenever offering tea to guest. A whole art form developed...
2HJ – 300 Food Packages Every Week for Evacuees
Update on Second Harvest Japan -2HJ support
Second Harvest Japan (2HJ) has started sending food packages to people in Minami Sanriku since June. In this...
Making of a great Gyokuro
An interview with Tohei Maejima -
3rd generation Gyokuro Master from the Shizuoka Region.
Mr. Maejima is a world champion Gyokuro Master 3 years in a...
Why Loose is Best
Stay Loose - for Taste, Health, and Sustainability!
There is only one reason for the existance of tea bags; strickly for convenience. On the other...