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A Toast to Waste

Yamaguchi Ayumu runs a small Tokyo distillery. He uses sake lees left over after brewing sake from rice. These often go to waste, but they impart a fruity aroma ideal for distilling into gin. Yamaguchi also uses other waste like coffee grounds and cacao husks—seemingly useless materials—that still have aroma to give. Producing fine liquors, Yamazaki gives value to what would otherwise be waste. As he puts it, "there's nothing in this world that's entirely worthless."

English
  • Originally Aired October 20, 2023
  • Runtime 15 minutes
  • Network NHK World
  • Created October 20, 2023 by
    Consumer
  • Modified October 20, 2023 by
    Consumer