Nio Teas Podcast: Recent Episodes
Will Klingner
In this podcast, we’ll be diving deep into the world of Organic Japanese Green Tea. We will be sharing some of the insights we pick up during our frequent visits to Japan as well as teaching you new things about this amazing drink known as green tea!
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Read the article here: https://nioteas.com/blogs/tea-facts/which-tea-has-the-most-caffeine
Read the article here: https://nioteas.com/blogs/kyusu/kyusu-teapot-complete-guide-by-japanese-tea-experts
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In this episode, we talk a bit about food pairings with green tea and why you shouldn't eat a chocolate chip cookie with the green tea
In this episode we take another question from the audience and discuss how to store leaves in between brewings
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Shincha: https://nioteas.com/collections/shincha
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★Read the Article About Seasonal Teas:
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★ Watch videos about Green Tea https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUW8eSYPuO8XZVm1ICcI4RA
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★ Products in the Podcast:
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Sencha: https://nioteas.com/collections/sencha
Gyokuro: https://nioteas.com/collections/gyokuro
Hojicha: https://nioteas.com/collections/hojicha-teas
Kukicha: https://nioteas.com/collections/stem-teas
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★ Read the Article on Genmaicha:
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★ Watch the Basic Guide to Japanese Green Tea: https://youtu.be/0XtC8PnqE7s
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★ Read the Article on Matcha Ice Cubes:
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★ Watch more videos about Matcha
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In this episode, we explore how you can make a larger quantity of tea while still maintaining the strong flavor
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★ Read the Article on Matcha Bowls:
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★ Watch more videos about Matcha
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★ Watch more videos about Matcha https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6umkYqjpQM&list=PLEbfreVBb1OORATvBof9DCJSVvHPCXo7J
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Kukicha: https://nioteas.com/collections/stem-teas
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★ Watch more videos about Matcha https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6umkYqjpQM&list=PLEbfreVBb1OORATvBof9DCJSVvHPCXo7J
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★ Watch more videos about Matcha
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★ Watch more videos about Matcha https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6umkYqjpQM&list=PLEbfreVBb1OORATvBof9DCJSVvHPCXo7J -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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★ Watch more videos about Matcha https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6umkYqjpQM&list=PLEbfreVBb1OORATvBof9DCJSVvHPCXo7J
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Matcha: https://nioteas.com/collections/matcha
Sencha: https://nioteas.com/collections/senchaGyokuro: https://nioteas.com/collections/gyokuro
Kukicha: https://nioteas.com/collections/stem-teas
Bancha: https://nioteas.com/products/bancha-masudaen-100g
Genmaicha: https://nioteas.com/products/hagiricha-genmaicha
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★ Watch more videos about Green Tea https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUW8eSYPuO8XZVm1ICcI4RA
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In this episode, we talk about Gyokuro, one of the more sought after leaf teas in Japan
In 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.
In this episode, we travel to the Island of Yakushima to meet a few of its famous residents. First we meet the Watanabe Family who have been growing organic green tea on this island for a generation. We later meet with Mr. Yamashita who moved to this island to make beautiful pottery and other handmade clay crafts.
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In this episode, we compare a Gokou matcha from Shizuoka with a Okumidori matcha from Chiran to see how the flavor differs, and which one you might prefer.
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In this episode, we compare 2 very different Saemidori senchas from different farmers in Kyoto and Kirishima
Get 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.
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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.
In this episode, we try to make our own teabags filled with premium Japanese green tea and see how close it gets to tea prepared in loose leaf form.
In this episode, we try to roast our own tea leaves at home to make a delicious Hojicha
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In this episode, we test whether or not you can make a good bowl of matcha in the blender. We also see how it works for a matcha latte by adding in some oatmilk!
In this episode, we explore the area around Kyoto to track down the origins of green tea in Japan
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In this episode, we taste a couple of different hojicha teas alongside milk and dark chocolate to see which pairs the best. We find that the darker roasted hojicha teas pair best with dark chocolate and the lighter ones pair well with milk chocolate.
In this episode, we compare two different Saemidori matchas to see just how different the color and the taste can be
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In this episode, Oliver explains the basics of tea storage. We learned how important tea is the hard way, by finding one of our Kamairicha teas had lost its flavor and aroma. Don't let this happen to you!
In this episode, we explore a brief history of Okumidori matcha as well as some of the particularities of the taste.
In this episode we compare 3 different matcha teas from the same farmer, Mr. Nakai in Kyoto, including the brand new one the Nakai Superior matcha
In this episode, we travel around Shizuoka to learn different techniques farmers use to get the most out of their tea plants.
In this episode Oliver compares Japanese oolong vs. Japanese green tea and Chinese oolong tea. If you would like to try the Oolong from Miyazaki Sabou, you can find it on our website nioteas.com.
In this episode, we compare a relatively expensive matcha to a premium matcha from Mr. Nakai in Kyoto
In this episode, we travel around Japan to learn about 2 teas that are less talked about in the country: Oolong and Black tea
In this episode, we travel around Japan to learn how different types of desserts are used as pairings for green tea
In this episode, we learn about how different phases in the production process lead to differences in the final shape of the tea
In this episode, we learn how different styles of picking lead to completely different types of Japanese green tea
In this episode, we travel around Japan tasting different roasted green teas like Hojicha and Kamairicha
In this episode, Oliver prepares green tea in a French Press to see how it compares to a teapot
In this episode we taste the rare Nadeshiko post fermented Japanese tea. This tea is in a similar category to Puerh, but the flavor profile is much different.
In this episode, Oliver breaks down the 4 advantages of a Chasen whisk and what to do if you don't have one
In this episode, we kick off our blind tasting series with a new mystery mountain Sencha!
In this episode, we taste test 3 teas without knowing much about them and see if any are good enough to sell on the Nio website
In this episode, we cover 5 different tricks you can use to make your teas taste sweeter
In this episode, Oliver breaks down 5 reasons why you may want to start drinking bancha
In this episode we walk you through how to cold brew green tea and which teas are the best for cold brew
In this episode, we talk about 5 different ways you can use the new instant matcha cubes!
In this episode, we show you 5 different low caffeine teas you can drink in the late afternoon or evening!
In this episode, we compare a latte made with ceremonial matcha with one made from the latte grade matcha
In this episode, will does a tasting of the Zenkouen Superior Sencha we discovered in November 2019 in Shizuoka
In this episode we compare the Shizuku Sencha both hot and cold to see which way we like better
In this episode, Oliver tastes 5 high caffeine green teas and teaches a little about each one
In this episode, we cover 5 green teas that are high enough in caffeine to replace your morning coffee!
In this episode, Oliver goes through our top 5 reasons to start drinking sencha and demonstrates them by comparing them to other green teas.
In this episode we do a “vertical tasting” comparing two different years, to see if the new Shincha is really worth the hype
This episode is from an Instagram live where we compare 2 new matchas that were sent to us by mr. sakamoto
In this episode, Oliver breaks down the difference between matcha and regular loose leaf green tea
In this episode, we taste 3 new Shincha teas from the 2021 harvest to see which one is good enough to make it into our assortment
In this episode, we discuss 5 common explanations for why you can’t make your matcha foam
In this episode, we compare teabag tea with loose leaf and see if the difference is worth the premium
In this episode, we compare matcha to regular Japanese green teas to see what the similarities and differences are.
In this episode, we learn how to cool water down for Japanese green tea if you don’t have a thermometer at home
In this episode, we compare premium loose leaf tea brewed in a teapot compared to a teabag
In this episode we test the same tea in a teapot and a strainer to see which is better!
In this episode, we teach you how to make a matcha latte that’s comparable to the ones that you get at Starbucks
In this episode, we’re going through the top 5 tea shops we’ve found during our travels in Japan
In this episode we learn how to prepare a bowl of matcha tea as well as hot and cold matcha lattes
In this episode, we talk about what stem teas are, how they were invented and why you might want to start drinking them!
In this episode, we talk about how certain teas like Gyokuro and Kabuse Sencha are shaded prior to the harvest
In this episode, we travel all over Japan to learn about a few different types of teapots and how to use thm
In this episode, we have an amazing talk with Christian about careers, happiness and spirituality! He also reveals the best teas he had discovered from the monthly tea club
In this episode we test out the deep steamed yutaka Midori Sencha from Mr. Kawaji in Kagoshima
In this episode, we put 4 different brewing vessels head to head to see which one produces the best cup of Gyokuro!
In this episode we taste a rare pan fired Japanese green tea from Mr. Issin in Takachiho
In this episode, Oliver tastes an 8-cultivar blended Sencha from Mr. Henta in Kirishima
In this episode, Oliver tastes one of his favorite teas, the Okumidori Sencha from mr. Henta
In this episode, we drink some Gyokuro with Amy, a kundalini yoga teacher, healer and all around amazing woman to hear about what brought her to spirituality
In this episode, we go over the best solutions to making matcha when you don’t have a Chasen. Watch the full video on YouTube!
A lot of people ask us if they can grind their own matcha at home. The answer, is a bit complicated so we decided to make an episode about it!
This is the audio from our latest documentary about roasted teas on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Oj8Kc_OUh6o
In this episode, we taste a new one of our teas, the cold brew Shizuku Sencha from Chiran!
In this episode, we launch the audio of our new Gyokuro Documentary on YouTube! Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/04kR_ksGfHA
In this episode, we do a tasting of the Kamairicha, a pan fired green tea from the Miyazaki prefecture
Sencha is the most popular type of tea in Japan, and it’s time you learn about it! If you want to watch the video version, please checkout our YouTube channel NioTeas TV!
In this episode, we taste the Bancha Masudaen, a perfect tea to pair with afternoon snacks!
In this episode of tea talks, we sit down with live T.V host Chad Nifoussi and talk about his journey into tea
In this episode, I am pleasantly surprised by the Nuruki shincha, an incredible deep steamed Shincha from Chiran
In this episode, we do a tasting of the third single cultivar Sencha, the deep steamed Saemidori Sencha from Kirishima
We continue our mega sampler series with a walkthrough of the single cultivar Asanoka Sencha
In this episode, we begin our walkthrough of the single cultivar Senchas from Kirishima with the Henta Okumidori Sencha
In this episode, we take a look at the most premium Gyokuro we offer from Mr. Sakamoto, the Gyokuro Cha Meijin
In this episode, we go through another delicious stem tea from Me. Sakamoto, the Gyokuro Kukicha
In this episode, we do a tasting of the Gyokuro Sasa Hime, a blend of 3 different green tea varieties
In this episode, we start walking through the mega green tea sampler starting with the very popular Cha Musume!
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
In this episode, we talk about a high caffeine tea you can drink in the morning to get your day started out right!
In this episode, we talk about 2 teas that can be great to drink after an exhausting day
In this episode, we explain the Asatsuyu cultivar and why it works so well in a deep steamed tea
In this episode, we explain why some people may not have a good first impression of Gyokuro
In this episode, we explain the basics of what to search for if you want high quality matcha at a reasonable price
In 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/
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/
In 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/
This 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/
In 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/
Join 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
In this episode we explain why the second steeping of a Fukamushi Sencha has such an intense green color
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!
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.
In this episode, we taste a blended Gyokuro made from three different cultivars, Yabukita, Okumidori and Saemidori
In this episode, we talk about how you can find a low caffeine green tea to enjoy in the evening
In this episode, we compare 2 teas from mr. Sakamoto. One contains stems and the other only has leaves
In this episode, we explore one of our newest green teas, the Murasaki Sencha, a deep steamed green tea from Kagoshima
In this episode, we talk about the importance of filtering the water you use for tea brewing
In this episode, we compare two different tea varieties and see which is better for each occasion
Does matcha change flavor when you let it sit? In this episode, we get to the bottom of this mystery
In this episode, we compare two different temperatures for matcha and see which one works better
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
In this episode, Oliver makes a bold move drinking a high caffeine green tea right before bed. How will he pull it off?
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!
In this video, we see what happens to the flavor of a tea when you step it for a longer time
In this episode, we talk about the single cultivar Saemidori Sencha from Mr. Henta, a tea very strong in this sweet umami flavor
In this episode we compare the taste and color of the Nuruki Shincha and the Fukamushicha Yamaga
In this episode we talk about the Karigane, a very highly quality stem tea in our stem tea sampler
In this episode, we talk about the next tea in our stem tea sampler, the Kukicha from the island of Yakushima!
In this episode, we show you another way that you can make green tea in a French Press. With this method, you don’t have to crush the tea leaves or oversteep the tea.
In this episode, we tell the story of our first farm visit at Henta Seicha in Kirishima, Japan
In this episode, we have a dentist explain why tea stains teeth and what you can do to prevent it.
In this episode we drink another stem tea from our stem tea sampler, the Kukicha from the island of Yakushima!
In this episode, we compare tea brewed in a traditional Kyusu teapot with tea brewed in a teabag
In this episode we taste our newest addition to the Nio family, the Marufuku Matcha. This is a blend of the Saemidori and Okumidori cultivars, which creates a tea that is both sweet and creamy!
Are you still using teabags? In this episode, we cover 6 reasons why you may want to switch to loose leaf tea!
Don’t have a teapot at home? In this episode, we take a look at how a French press can be the next best thing!
In this episode, we learn about how farmers are able to use every part of the tea plants they grow.
In 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.
How long should you steep green tea? What happens when you steep it too long? Find out here!
In this video we show you how you can change brewing time and temperature to prepare a sweeter tea!
In this video we taste one of our newer Sencha teas, the Hagiricha Mafuji from Shizuoka. This tea was produced by a collection of farmers who teamed up to produce a high grade Sencha. This is a milder, drier tea with a slight sweetness to it that more experienced tea drinkers should really enjoy.
In this video, we compare a cheaper version of our Gyokuro that offers a lot of value for your money
In this episode, we compare a premium Saemidori matcha with a more typical Yabukita matcha
In this video we give you a tutorial of how to make Mizudashi or Japanese cold brew green tea!
Koicha matcha is a special type of matcha paste used for the tea ceremony. Find out more about it in this episode!
Excited to unveil our biggest project yet! This one hour documentary takes you through various regions in Japan to meet the men and women who produce some of the worlds best tea. Now available on YouTube as well!
Karigane is very similar to Gyokuro except that it includes stems. Here we compare the taste of these two shaded teas from Kagoshima.
In this episode, we compare our 3 different Kukicha teas. One is from Yakushima, one from Kagoshima and one from Shizuoka
In this episode, we compare our most popular matcha (the Washimine) with our newest matcha (the Henta)
In this episode we show 2 different methods you can use to eat tea leaves after you brew your organic green tea!
These two teas might seem very different, but when it comes to what goes into making them, they are really quite similar!
In this episode, we talk about Mochi, one of the most commonly served desserts in the tea ceremony!
In this episode, we compare a shaded Kukicha with an unshaded Kukicha to see how the flavor changes.
In this episode, we compare the same tea in 2 different glasses to see if different teacups produce different flavors.
In this episode, we review a beautiful herbal infusion called Guayusa. This is a tea coming from the Ecuadorian rainforest and it is really delicious!
Today we are tasting a tea that doesn’t get much attention and that is the Japanese Oolong. Normally people talk about either Chinese Oolongs or Japanese Green Tea but rarely do they talk about Japanese Oolong. This one we found from Issin-en is really delicious!
You may know Mr. Sakamoto as our legendary Gyokuro farmer but did you know he also produces matcha? Let’s give it a try!
In this episode, we try a new Gyokuro from Mr. Sakamoto that has a much lower price tag. The Gyokuro Matsu is a fantastic value tea that delivers a powerful sweet umami flavor in the first steeping.
In this episode we drink a Bancha from a farm in Shizuoka and compare it with a standard supermarket Bancha. There is a lot more complexity to this one from Shizuoka!
The Cha Musume is our most popular Gyokuro, but it is not the highest quality Gyokuro we sell. To see the difference between the two Gyokuro I wanted to do a side by side comparison of these two amazing teas.
In this episode, I do the unthinkable and drink tea out of a tea bag! I talk about why many tea lovers prefer loose leaf tea and how you can make the switch.
In this episode, we compare two of our matchas, the matcha Washimine, a smooth and creamy Okumidori matcha, with a strong and vegetal Yabukita matcha like the Matcha Sesui
In 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.
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!
In this episode, we taste a Genmaicha and learn a little bit more about one of Japan’s most popular teas!
In this episode, we’re going to be talking about matcha. Our Matcha Washimine and Matcha Sesui both come from Mr. Nakai in Wazuka, right outside of Kyoto. The Nakai family was one of the first in Japan to switch to Organic tea. Mr. Nakai’s father was one of the creators of the JAS logo on every packet of organic Japanese tea!
In this episode, we head back into the field to visit the farmers at Satoen. We start off by touring the factory and then we stop by their brand new matcha cafe and even get a tour of their organic tea fields!
In 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!
In this episode, we learn how the same tea plant is used to make 2 very different green teas. The Bancha and Gyokuro almost couldn’t be more different. Gyokuro is from the first harvest, Bancha is from the second or third. Gyokuro is shaded, Bancha is unshaded. The top leaves are picked to make Gyokuro, the bottom leaves are picked to make Bancha. This of course results in two very different tasting teas!
In this episode we talk about my first trip to Fuji Matcha and my first trip to Shizuoka. It was an amazing trip that I won’t soon forget. I learned so much about tea, got to see some amazing views of the Japanese countryside and I got to meet two amazing farmers that walked me through the entire matcha production process.