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Nio Teas PodcastEpisode 310: Secrets of Green Tea - Exploring Japan to Learn the Secrets of Tea Production and Tea PreparationIn this episode, we travel all around Japan to meet with tea farmers, tea masters and tea producers to learn the secrets of Japanese green tea. Here we will learn about the different types of tea, how they are produced and how to prepare them. We will also learn about the history of Japanese green tea and how it became the world famous beverage it is today.
2022-02-221h 15Nio Teas PodcastEpisode 306: Making Tea with 5 TeabagsGet a free teapot when you try 30 different samples of Japanese green tea: https://nioteas.com/products/red-teapot-mega-sampler In this episode, we take a viewer suggestion and add more teabags to a teacup to see if it compensates for the lack of flavor. As you will see, while quantity does make a difference, quality is far more important.
2022-02-1504 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 305: Can You Make Matcha with a Spoon?Get a free whisk when you sign up for the monthly matcha club: https://nioteas.com/products/monthly-matcha-club-with-free-whisk-and-spoon
In this episode, we take a viewer suggestion and try to make a bowl of matcha with a spoon instead of a whisk. As you will see, there are a few problems with this that make the drinking experience unpleasant.
2022-02-1404 min
Nio Teas PodcastEpisode 147: Zenkouen Superior Sencha from ShizuokaIn this episode, will does a tasting of the Zenkouen Superior Sencha we discovered in November 2019 in Shizuoka
2021-07-2212 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 146: Tasting a Gokou matcha from YameIn this episode, will tastes the Gokou matcha from Yame
2021-07-2110 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 145: Tasting the Chanoka Silver MatchaIn this episode, will tastes the premium silver matcha from Chanoka in Uji
2021-07-2011 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 143: Kasugaen Asatsuyu Shincha 2021In this episode, will tastes the Kasugaen asatsuyu 2021 harvest
2021-07-1409 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 141: Nuruki Shincha 2021 TastingIn this episode Will tastes the 2021 Shincha from Mr.Nuruki in Chiran
2021-07-1113 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 154: Don’t Brew Gyokuro too Hot!In this episode, we compare a Gyokuro brewed at 175 (a common temperature for green tea) versus one brewed at the ideal 140 degrees F
2020-07-2117 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 153: What is Aracha?In this episode, we take a look at raw, unfinished green tea
2020-07-1313 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 152: Top 5 Teashops in TokyoIn this episode, we share the 5 best teashops we’ve found during our travels in Tokyo!
2020-07-0712 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 151: Kickstart Your Day with Green TeaIn this episode, we talk about a high caffeine tea you can drink in the morning to get your day started out right!
2020-07-0417 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 150: After Work TeasIn this episode, we talk about 2 teas that can be great to drink after an exhausting day
2020-07-0114 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 149: Blending 8 Teas TogetherIn this episode we talk about the Henta Sencha, a blend of 8 different tea varieties
2020-06-2413 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 148: Kasugaen Asatsuyu SenchaIn this episode, we explain the Asatsuyu cultivar and why it works so well in a deep steamed tea
2020-06-2213 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 147: Cold Brew HojichaIn this episode we test how Hojicha tastes as a cold brew
2020-06-1407 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 146: Gyokuro Cha MusumeIn this episode, we talk about one of our most popular teas, the Gyokuro Cha Musume
2020-06-1119 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 145: What is Hojicha?In this episode, we explain the famous roasted green tea from Japan
2020-06-0814 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 144: Most Common Tea in JapanIn this episode, we talk about the type of tea most consumed in Japan
2020-06-0418 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 143: is Gyokuro Overwhelming?In this episode, we explain why some people may not have a good first impression of Gyokuro
2020-05-2917 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 142: How to Choose MatchaIn this episode, we explain the basics of what to search for if you want high quality matcha at a reasonable price
2020-05-2812 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 141: Introduction into KamairichaIn this episode we explain what Kamairicha is, how it’s made and what it tastes like
2020-05-2610 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 140: Ice BrewingIn this episode we try out the Japanese method of ice brewing or “Kooridashi”
2020-05-2508 minNio Teas PodcastPodcast 139: Cold Brew SenchaIn this video, we try the Yakushima Sencha as a cold brew to see how the taste changes
2020-05-2207 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 138: How to Brew Japanese Green TeaIn this episode, we get into the basics of how to brew Japanese green tea. You can find the whole course on Udemy here: https://www.udemy.com/share/1033mOAEITc11TRnUB/
2020-05-2211 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 137: Why is Japanese Tea Unique?In this episode, we narrow the focus of our tea course to the specifics of Japanese green tea and what makes them unique. Get the whole tea course for free here: https://www.udemy.com/share/1033mOAEITc11TRnUB/
2020-05-2011 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 136: Why We Don’t Use TeabagsIn this episode of the tea course, we explain why it is important to consume tea in the loose leaf form rather than in a teabag. Watch the full course on Udemy: https://www.udemy.com/share/1033mOAEITc11TRnUB/
2020-05-1912 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 135: 6 Different Kinds of TeaThis is a lecture from our free beginners tea course on Udemy! To see more lectures, quizzes and helpful PDFs you can head over to Udemy https://www.udemy.com/share/1033mOAEITc11TRnUB/
2020-05-1817 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 134: Intro to TeaIn this episode, we will be starting our beginners guide to Japanese green tea. You can find our full free online course on Udemy: https://www.udemy.com/share/1033mOAEITc11TRnUB/
2020-05-1609 minNio Teas PodcastPodcast 133: Quest for Tea II DocumentaryJoin us on a 1 hour long tour through tea fields, temples and cities to learn the secrets of Japanese tea history and production! Also available on YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=IR9L13-q0-g
2020-05-151h 09Nio Teas PodcastEpisode 132: Why is Fukamushi so Green?In this episode we explain why the second steeping of a Fukamushi Sencha has such an intense green color
2020-05-1413 minNio Teas PodcastPodcast 131: Is it Possible to Use Too Much Tea?Does using more leaves make better tea? In this episode, we compare 10 grams of tea leaves to 5 grams of tea leaves and see which tastes better!
2020-05-1312 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 130: Why is Tea Shaded?In this episode, we do a deep dive into the shading of Japanese green tea, how it started and why it is important in creating a sweeter tasting tea.
2020-05-1112 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 129: Aged Sencha - How Long Can You Keep Tea?In this video, we show how if a tea is stored well, it can actually improve with age!
2020-05-0912 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 128: Blended GyokuroIn this episode, we taste a blended Gyokuro made from three different cultivars, Yabukita, Okumidori and Saemidori
2020-05-0914 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 127: Low Caffeine Green TeaIn this episode, we talk about how you can find a low caffeine green tea to enjoy in the evening
2020-05-0518 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 126: Karigane vs. GyokuroIn this episode, we compare 2 teas from mr. Sakamoto. One contains stems and the other only has leaves
2020-05-0414 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 125: Comparing 2 KukichasIn this episode, we compare two different stem teas from different regions
2020-04-2817 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 124: What is Gyokuro?In this episode, we explain what Gyokuro is and why it is so prized
2020-04-2613 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 123: Murasaki Sencha FukamushiIn this episode, we explore one of our newest green teas, the Murasaki Sencha, a deep steamed green tea from Kagoshima
2020-04-2012 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 122: Why Filtering your Water is so Important!In this episode, we talk about the importance of filtering the water you use for tea brewing
2020-04-1514 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 121: How Many Times Can You Brew Gyokuro?In this episode, we see how many different cups you can get out of one pot of Gyokuro
2020-04-1315 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 120: Single Cultivar GyokuroIn this episode, we do a tasting of a single cultivar Gyokuro!
2020-04-1118 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 119: 3 Reasons to Drink FukamushichaIn this episode, we explore deep steamed teas and see what benefits they provide
2020-04-0611 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 118: Sweetness of a GyokuroIn this episode we talk about the strong sweet flavor of a Gyokuro
2020-04-0418 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 117: Yabukita vs. SaemidoriIn this episode, we compare two different tea varieties and see which is better for each occasion
2020-04-0318 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 116: What is Sencha?In this episode, we explore the most popular type of tea in Japan!
2020-04-0219 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 115: Gyokuro Cha MusumeIn this episode, we talk about our most popular Gyokuro!
2020-04-0119 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 114: How to Steep FukamushichaIn this episode we talk about how to prepare a deep steamed green tea
2020-03-3115 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 113: Asanoka vs. OkumidoriIn this episode, we compare two different tea plants and see how the taste differs
2020-03-3016 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 112: Kasugaen SenchaIn this episode, we talk about one of our newest teas, the Kasugaen Sencha Fukamushi
2020-03-2011 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 111: Japan’s 2nd Most Popular TeaWhat’s the second most popular tea in Japan?
2020-03-1713 min2020-03-1411 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 108: Black Tea vs. Green TeaWhat’s the difference between black tea and green tea?
2020-03-1218 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 107: The Grassy Flavor of TeaDo you notice a grassy flavor in your Japanese green tea?
2020-03-1114 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 106: How to Avoid Clogging your TeapotDo you find that your teapot always clogs when you’re pouring? Try this trick!
2020-03-1012 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 105: Does Healthy Tea Taste Bad?In this episode, we talk about why people think that healthy teas have to taste bad
2020-03-0611 min2020-03-0113 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 103: What is the Best Tasting Tea?In this episode, we cover one of my favorite Japanese green teas
2020-03-0113 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 102: Benefits of MatchaIn this episode, we discuss the many benefits of matcha green tea
2020-02-2808 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 101: Charcoal Filters for Tea?In this episode we explore the use of filters for green tea
2020-02-2615 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 100: Koicha vs. UsuchaIn this episode we compare a special thick matcha with a normal drinking matcha
2020-02-2520 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 99: Hagiricha Mafuji from ShizuokaIn this episode, we taste a high quality unshaded Sencha from Shizuoka
2020-02-2413 min2020-02-2117 minNio Teas PodcastPodcast 97: Fukamushi BattleIn this episode we compare our two most popular Fukamushi Senchas
2020-02-1421 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 96: New Fukamushi LaunchIn this episode, we talk about our newest green tea, the Murasaki Sencha
2020-02-1316 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 95: Steeping Matcha?Does matcha change flavor when you let it sit? In this episode, we get to the bottom of this mystery
2020-02-0909 min2020-02-0612 min2020-02-0418 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 92: Multilayered Taste ExperienceIn this video, we talk about how you can create a more multilayered taste in your tea
2020-02-0312 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 91: How to Brew Green TeaIn this episode we walk you through the basics of brewing Japanese green tea
2020-01-3013 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 90: Brain Boosting Tea That’s Low in CaffeineIn this episode, we talk about a tea that is high in theanine but not in caffeine
2020-01-2910 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 89: Tea for Coffee Lovers?In this episode, we talk about how Genmaicha can be a good tea for coffee lovers
2020-01-2711 min2020-01-2211 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 87: How much Tea Should I Use?In this episode, we talk about the perfect quantity of tea for your teapot
2020-01-2115 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 86: How Long for the Second Steeping?In this video, we discuss the ideal second steeping
2020-01-1611 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 85: Best Temperature for MatchaIn this episode, we compare two different temperatures for matcha and see which one works better
2020-01-1412 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 84: Iron in Green Tea?In this video, we’re going to be talking about the tea that has the highest iron content and how to get the most out of it
2020-01-1312 min2020-01-1113 min2020-01-1013 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 81: High Caffeine at Night?In this episode, Oliver makes a bold move drinking a high caffeine green tea right before bed. How will he pull it off?
2020-01-0907 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 80: What is Kamairicha?Have you ever heard of Kamairicha before? This unique pan-fires tea is the newest addition to the Nio collection and it’s already incredibly popular!
2020-01-0615 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 79: What to Look for in a MatchaIn this episode, we test out some new matchas and teach you what to look for
2020-01-0513 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 78: Kabusecha vs. FukamushichaIn this episode, we taste test two new teas from Kagoshima and compare them
2020-01-0418 min2019-12-3117 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 76: Benefits of GyokuroIn this episode we discuss a few of the many benefits of Gyokuro
2019-12-3014 min2019-12-3013 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 74: Shizuoka TeaIn this episode we talk about green teas from Shizuoka and what they have in common
2019-12-2815 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 73: Post Workout TeaIn this episode, we talk about a great tea to have after an evening workout!
2019-12-2411 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 72: Why Is Teabag Tea Brown?In this episode, we explain the color difference between teabags and loose leaf tea
2019-12-2312 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 71: Double the Tea, Double the Flavor?Does using more tea leaves produce a better flavor?
2019-12-2014 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 70: Longer Steeping TimeIn this video, we see what happens to the flavor of a tea when you step it for a longer time
2019-12-1917 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 69: What is the Emperor’s Tea?In this episode we talk about the so-called emperor’s tea
2019-12-1613 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 68: Umami Bomb SenchaIn this episode, we talk about the single cultivar Saemidori Sencha from Mr. Henta, a tea very strong in this sweet umami flavor
2019-12-1520 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 67: Single Cultivar Okumidori SenchaIn this episode, we talk about why we like the Okumidori Sencha from Mr. Henta
2019-12-1420 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 66: Fukamushicha KawajiIn this episode we test a new fukamushicha from a farmer in Kagoshima!
2019-12-1320 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 40: Different Tea TemperaturesIn the last episode, we talked about steeping time. In this video, we will discuss another main factor when it comes to preparing green tea and that is the temperature of the water.
2019-09-1706 minNio Teas PodcastEpisode 8: Gyokuro Cha MusumeIn this episode, we will be doing a tasting of one of my all time favorite green teas! The Gyokuro Cha Musume is the most popular tea on our site and it has a very nice umami sweetness to it. It is difficult to grow high quality organic Gyokuro, but our farmer Mr. Sakamoto has found a way to produce some amazing quality teas without the use of conventional pesticides.
2019-03-1613 min
Nio Teas PodcastEpisode 7: What is Kamairicha?In this episode, we will be Tasting a very unique Japanese green tea. Instead of being steamed like most Japanese green teas, this one is pan fired and that really makes a big difference in the taste!
2019-02-1417 min
Nio Teas PodcastEpisode 3: How to Store MatchaIn this episode, we teach you how to properly store your matcha. This is extremely important because if you store your matcha incorrectly, it will totally diminish the flavor in a very short period of time. With proper matcha storage, your tea should stay fresh for months!
2019-01-2905 min