Nio Teas Podcast
Episodes
Episode 318: Your Guide to the Japanese Tea Ceremony
09 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Read the article here: https://nioteas.com/blogs/news/japanese-tea-ceremony-guide
Episode 317: How to Make Matcha Tea
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Try all 21 different matchas and get the Matcha bowl, Matcha Whisk and Matcha Spoon: https://nioteas.com/collections/matcha-tea-samplers/products/matc...
Episode 316: Top 21 Best Matchas
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Try all 21 different matchas and get the Matcha bowl, Matcha Whisk and Matcha Spoon: https://nioteas.com/collections/matcha-tea-samplers/products/matc...
Episode 315: Everything You Need to Know about the Chasen Matcha Whisk
19 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get a Matcha Whisk and Matcha Spoon when you try 21 different types of matcha tea: https://nioteas.com/products/21-matcha-samples-with-chasen
Episode 314: Everything You Need to Know About Sencha - How Sencha is Made and How to Prepare Sencha
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Try 10 different kinds of sencha as well as matcha, hojicha, gyokuro, kukicha, bancha, genmaicha and kamairicha with the mega sampler: https://nioteas...
Episode 313: 28 Different Japanese Green Teas You Should know
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get 43 different types of tea, a teapot, tea bowl, tea whisk, tea spoon with the giga sampler: https://nioteas.com/products/green-tea-sampler-51-pack-...
Episode 312: Everything You Need to Know About Gyokuro
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about Gyokuro, one of the more sought after leaf teas in Japan
Episode 311: Everything You Need to Know About Hojicha
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Everything You Need to Know About Hojicha
Episode 310: Secrets of Green Tea - Exploring Japan to Learn the Secrets of Tea Production and Tea Preparation
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Episode 309: Tea Farming on Yakushima Island
20 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Episode 308: Matcha Battle - Gokou vs. Okumidori
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Try the Gokou Matcha Here: https://nioteas.com/products/gokou-matcha-koiai-40-gram Try the Okumidori Matcha Here: https://nioteas.com/products/c...
Episode 307: Sweeter Green Tea? Exploring Saemidori Sencha
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Try the Saemidori Sencha from Mr. Henta: https://nioteas.com/products/henta-saemidori-sencha Try the Sencha from Mr. Takada: https://nioteas.co...
Episode 306: Making Tea with 5 Teabags
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Episode 305: Can You Make Matcha with a Spoon?
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Episode 304: How to Make Your Own Teabags
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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.
Episode 303: Can You Roast Hojicha at Home?
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we try to roast our own tea leaves at home to make a delicious Hojicha
Episode 302: Matcha in a Blender? Let's Try it
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Try the Latte Matcha here: https://nioteas.com/products/latte-grade-matcha Try the Asamiya Sayamamidori: https://nioteas.com/products/asamiya-sayamami...
Episode 301: History of Green Tea
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the area around Kyoto to track down the origins of green tea in Japan
Episode 300: Chocolate Green Tea Pairings!
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Try the Kuki Hojicha: https://nioteas.com/collections/roasted-teas/products/organic-kuki-hojicha-100g Try the Hojicha Kawabataen: https://nioteas.com/...
Episode 299: Comparing 2 Very Different Saemidori Matchas
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we compare two different Saemidori matchas to see just how different the color and the taste can be
Episode 298: Secrets of Green Tea: Learning How to Prepare Japanese Green Tea from Tea Masters in Tokyo
23 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Explore Sencha Tea: https://nioteas.com/collections/senchaTry Some Gyokuro: https://nioteas.com/collections/gyokuro-teasHojicha: https://nioteas.com/c...
Episode 297: How to Store Your Tea and Why it Matters?
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 lo...
Episode 296: Deep Dive into Okumidori Matcha
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore a brief history of Okumidori matcha as well as some of the particularities of the taste.
Episode 295: Tasting 3 Matchas from Mr. Nakai
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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
Episode 294: Secrets of Green Tea: Exploring the Japanese Green Tea Industry in Shizuoka, Japan
16 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we travel around Shizuoka to learn different techniques farmers use to get the most out of their tea plants.
Episode 293: Japanese Oolong
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 292: Supermarket Matcha - is it worth it?
09 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we compare a relatively expensive matcha to a premium matcha from Mr. Nakai in Kyoto
Episode 291: Japanese Oolong and Black Teas
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we travel around Japan to learn about 2 teas that are less talked about in the country: Oolong and Black tea
Episode 290: Dessert Pairings for Green Tea
26 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we travel around Japan to learn how different types of desserts are used as pairings for green tea
Episode 289: How Tea is Shaped
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we learn about how different phases in the production process lead to differences in the final shape of the tea
Episode 288: Saemidori vs. Yabukita Green Tea
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we compare 2 popular cultivars for Japanese green tea
Episode 287: How to Pick Tea
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we learn how different styles of picking lead to completely different types of Japanese green tea
Episode 286: Tasting Roasted Teas in Japan
18 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we travel around Japan tasting different roasted green teas like Hojicha and Kamairicha
Episode 285: Making Green Tea in a French Press
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Oliver prepares green tea in a French Press to see how it compares to a teapot
Episode 284: Make Your Tea Sweeter
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we share 4 tips you can use to create sweeter teas
Episode 283: Blind Kamairicha Tasting
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we blind taste a Kamairicha we were sent by a farmer
Episode 282: Blind Matcha Tasting
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we blind taste a Yabukita matcha
Episode 281: Japanese Dark Tea? Nadeshiko blind tasting
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 di...
Episode 279: Smoked Bancha? Blind Tasting #3
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we do a tasting of a unique smoked Banch
Episode 280: Do You Need a Matcha Whisk?
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Oliver breaks down the 4 advantages of a Chasen whisk and what to do if you don't have one
Episode 278: Blind Tasting a Sweeter Sencha
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I continue my blind tasting series with a great new sencha!
Episode 277: Blind Tasting a Mountain Sencha
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we kick off our blind tasting series with a new mystery mountain Sencha!
Episode 276: Make a Better Matcha
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about 5 tips you can use to improve your matcha
Episode 275: 4 Reasons to Use a Chasen
24 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about 4 reasons why you might want to use a bamboo tea whisk
Episode 274: 5 Differences Between Culinary and Ceremonial Grade Matcha
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about 5 differences between low and high quality matcha
Episode 273: Why You Should Brew Your Own Green Tea
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
in this episode we talk about 5 benefits to brewing your own green tea
Episode 272: Why is Gyokuro Expensive?
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about 5 reasons why Gyokuro green tea is so expensive
Episode 271: Make Green Tea Less Bitter
16 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about 5 reasons we can make our green tea less bitter
Episode 270: Why is Matcha Expensive?
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about the 5 factors that make matcha so expensive
Episode 268: 5 Reasons Tea is Like Coffee
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we compare tea and coffee to see what makes the two drinks similar
267: 5 Reasons Tea is Like Wine
10 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we compare tea to wine to see what is similar about the two drinks
Episode 266: Blind Tasting 3 Teas to See Which is Good Enough for Nio
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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
Episode 265: Why you should go for high quality matcha
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
5 reasons to go for high quality matcha
Episode 264: Benefits of Loose Leaf Tea
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we cover 5 benefits of drinking loose leaf green tea
Episode 263: How to make a better matcha
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Oliver shares 5 tips you can use to make a better matcha!
Episode 262: Big Teapot vs. Small Teapot
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we compare the larger tetsubin teapot to the smaller Kyusu teapot
Episode 261: 5 Reasons to Drink Gyokuro
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explain 5 reasons why you should start drinking Gyokuro
Episode 260: Make a Better Matcha Latte
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Oliver shares 5 tips on how to make a better matcha latte at home
Episode 259: Make Sweeter Green Tea
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we cover 5 different tricks you can use to make your teas taste sweeter
Episode 258: Oliver’s 5 Reasons to Use a Teapot
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this video, Oliver shares his 5 reasons to use a kyusu teapot
Episode 257: Make a Better Matcha Latte
29 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we go over 5 tips you can use to make a better matcha latte!
Episode 256: 5 Reasons to Use a Teapot
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about why you should use a teapot to brew Japanese green tea
Episode 255: 5 Teas for Beginners
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we cover a few teas that most people like their first time
Episode 254: 5 Reasons to Drink Bancha
22 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Oliver breaks down 5 reasons why you may want to start drinking bancha
Episode 253: How Green Tea is Made
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we visit a Gyokuro farmer to see how Japanese green teas are made
Episode 252: How to Cold Brew Green Tea
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we walk you through how to cold brew green tea and which teas are the best for cold brew
Episode 251: 5 Ways to Use Instant Matcha Cubes
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about 5 different ways you can use the new instant matcha cubes!
Episode 250: 5 Teas to Lower Your Caffeine Intake
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we show you 5 different low caffeine teas you can drink in the late afternoon or evening!
Episode 149: Which Matcha is Better for a Latte? Culinary or ceremonial grade
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we compare a latte made with ceremonial matcha with one made from the latte grade matcha
Episode 148: Chanoka Okumidori
24 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we taste the Okumidori matcha from Uji
Episode 147: Zenkouen Superior Sencha from Shizuoka
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, will does a tasting of the Zenkouen Superior Sencha we discovered in November 2019 in Shizuoka
Episode 146: Tasting a Gokou matcha from Yame
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, will tastes the Gokou matcha from Yame
Episode 145: Tasting the Chanoka Silver Matcha
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, will tastes the premium silver matcha from Chanoka in Uji
Episode 144: Cold Tea vs. Hot Tea
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we compare the Shizuku Sencha both hot and cold to see which way we like better
Episode 143: Kasugaen Asatsuyu Shincha 2021
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, will tastes the Kasugaen asatsuyu 2021 harvest
Episode 142: Tasting 5 High Caffeine Green Teas
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Oliver tastes 5 high caffeine green teas and teaches a little about each one
Episode 141: Nuruki Shincha 2021 Tasting
10 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Will tastes the 2021 Shincha from Mr.Nuruki in Chiran
Episode 140: 5 High Caffeine Green Teas
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we cover 5 green teas that are high enough in caffeine to replace your morning coffee!
Episode 139: 5 Reasons to Drink Sencha Green Tea
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Oliver goes through our top 5 reasons to start drinking sencha and demonstrates them by comparing them to other green teas.
Episode 138: Oliver’s 5 Reasons to Drink Matcha
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Oliver shares 5 reasons why you should drink matcha tea
Episode 137: 5 Reasons to Drink Sencha Green Tea
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss 5 reasons why you may want to start drinking sencha
Episode 136: 5 Reasons to Drink Matcha
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we cover 5 reasons why you might want to start drinking matcha
Episode 135: Shincha 2020 vs. Shincha 2021
20 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we do a “vertical tasting” comparing two different years, to see if the new Shincha is really worth the hype
Episode 134: Testing 2 New Matchas from Mr. Sakamoto
19 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is from an Instagram live where we compare 2 new matchas that were sent to us by mr. sakamoto
Episode 133: Are you drinking tea wrong?
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
5 mistakes beginners make when preparing tea
Episode 232: Tea Preparation ASMR
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this video, we try something a little bit different with a tea preparation ASMR
Episode 231: Matcha vs. Green Tea
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Oliver breaks down the difference between matcha and regular loose leaf green tea
Episode 230: Tasting 3 Different Shinchas
13 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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
229: Tasting a New Matcha from Yame
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I give a quick matcha tutorial with this new matcha from Yame
Episode 228: Why your matcha won’t foam
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss 5 common explanations for why you can’t make your matcha foam
Episode 227: Cheap vs. Expensive Tea
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we compare teabag tea with loose leaf and see if the difference is worth the premium
Episode 226: Matcha vs. Green Tea
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we compare matcha to regular Japanese green teas to see what the similarities and differences are.
Episode 225: Best Teas to Drink Before Bed
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we cover a few low caffeine teas you can enjoy in the evening
Episode 224: Tea Ceremony Walkthrough
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we walk you through the different steps of the Japanese tea ceremony
Episode 223: Tasting Hojicha vs. Sencha
23 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Oliver tastes a sencha and Hojicha to compare the two flavors!
Episode 222: Sencha vs. Hojicha
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the difference between sencha and Hojicha? Let’s break it down
Episode 221: Regulating Temperature without a thermometer
16 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we learn how to cool water down for Japanese green tea if you don’t have a thermometer at home
Episode 220: Can you make good tea in a teabag?
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we compare premium loose leaf tea brewed in a teapot compared to a teabag
Episode 219: What Tea Tastes Like
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we break down the basic flavor profiles of Japanese green teas
Episode 218: Strainers vs. Teapots, which is better?
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we test the same tea in a teapot and a strainer to see which is better!