Brand Strategy, Brand Design, Packaging Design

Copywriters: Jason Effman, Greg Batch
Like sushi or acupuncture, Japanese ideas for health and wellness have long proven refreshingly wise—yet are often initially met with apprehension, skepticism, or fear. How then to introduce the #1 bottled tea in Japan, rooted in centuries-old tradition, to the West and not scare away consumers? Introducing Sokenbicha: the perfect balance between ancient wisdom with modern taste. The identity, packaging and subsequent ‘core creative idea’ ensured that all future efforts—advertising, retail and media—were not lost in translation.