Nio Teas Podcast

Episode 117: Yabukita vs. Saemidori

03 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we compare two different tea varieties and see which is better for each occasion

Episode 116: What is Sencha?

02 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we explore the most popular type of tea in Japan!

Episode 115: Gyokuro Cha Musume

01 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk about our most popular Gyokuro!

Episode 114: How to Steep Fukamushicha

31 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk about how to prepare a deep steamed green tea

Episode 113: Asanoka vs. Okumidori

30 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we compare two different tea plants and see how the taste differs

Episode 112: Kasugaen Sencha

19 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk about one of our newest teas, the Kasugaen Sencha Fukamushi

Episode 111: Japan’s 2nd Most Popular Tea

17 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What’s the second most popular tea in Japan?

Episode 110: What is Shincha?

14 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we explain why Shincha is so popular

Episode 108: Black Tea vs. Green Tea

12 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What’s the difference between black tea and green tea?

Episode 107: The Grassy Flavor of Tea

11 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you notice a grassy flavor in your Japanese green tea?

Episode 106: How to Avoid Clogging your Teapot

10 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you find that your teapot always clogs when you’re pouring? Try this trick!

Episode 105: Does Healthy Tea Taste Bad?

06 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk about why people think that healthy teas have to taste bad

Episode 104: Conventional Tea Shading

01 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What is conventional tea shading?

Episode 103: What is the Best Tasting Tea?

29 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we cover one of my favorite Japanese green teas

Episode 102: Benefits of Matcha

28 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the many benefits of matcha green tea

Episode 101: Charcoal Filters for Tea?

26 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we explore the use of filters for green tea

Episode 100: Koicha vs. Usucha

25 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we compare a special thick matcha with a normal drinking matcha

Episode 99: Hagiricha Mafuji from Shizuoka

24 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we taste a high quality unshaded Sencha from Shizuoka

Episode 98: Matcha Basics

21 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we teach you the basics about matcha!

Podcast 97: Fukamushi Battle

14 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we compare our two most popular Fukamushi Senchas

Episode 96: New Fukamushi Launch

13 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk about our newest green tea, the Murasaki Sencha

Episode 95: Steeping Matcha?

09 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Does matcha change flavor when you let it sit? In this episode, we get to the bottom of this mystery

Episode 94: 3 Tea Mistakes

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Some common mistakes you might make as a tea beginner

Episode 93: Kukicha vs. Karigane

04 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What’s the difference between these two stem teas?

Episode 92: Multilayered Taste Experience

03 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this video, we talk about how you can create a more multilayered taste in your tea

Episode 91: How to Brew Green Tea

30 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we walk you through the basics of brewing Japanese green tea

Episode 90: Brain Boosting Tea That’s Low in Caffeine

29 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk about a tea that is high in theanine but not in caffeine

Episode 89: Tea for Coffee Lovers?

27 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk about how Genmaicha can be a good tea for coffee lovers

Episode 88: Teabag Genmaicha

22 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we taste a Genmaicha from a teabag

Episode 87: How much Tea Should I Use?

21 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk about the perfect quantity of tea for your teapot

Episode 86: How Long for the Second Steeping?

16 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this video, we discuss the ideal second steeping

Episode 85: Best Temperature for Matcha

14 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we compare two different temperatures for matcha and see which one works better

Episode 84: Iron in Green Tea?

13 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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

Episode 83: Lemon Juice in Green Tea

11 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever put lemon in green tea?

Episode 82: Kyusu Size Matters

10 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Which brews better tea? A small kyusu or a large one?

Episode 81: High Caffeine at Night?

09 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Oliver makes a bold move drinking a high caffeine green tea right before bed. How will he pull it off?

Episode 80: What is Kamairicha?

06 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 79: What to Look for in a Matcha

05 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we test out some new matchas and teach you what to look for

Episode 78: Kabusecha vs. Fukamushicha

04 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we taste test two new teas from Kagoshima and compare them

Episode 77: Benefits of Genmaicha

31 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk about roasted rice tea!

Episode 76: Benefits of Gyokuro

30 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss a few of the many benefits of Gyokuro

Episode 75: Asanoka Sencha

30 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this video we taste the Asanoka Sencha from Mr. Henta

Episode 74: Shizuoka Tea

28 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk about green teas from Shizuoka and what they have in common

Episode 73: Post Workout Tea

24 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk about a great tea to have after an evening workout!

Episode 72: Why Is Teabag Tea Brown?

23 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we explain the color difference between teabags and loose leaf tea

Episode 71: Double the Tea, Double the Flavor?

20 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Does using more tea leaves produce a better flavor?

Episode 70: Longer Steeping Time

19 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this video, we see what happens to the flavor of a tea when you step it for a longer time

Episode 69: What is the Emperor’s Tea?

16 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk about the so-called emperor’s tea

Episode 68: Umami Bomb Sencha

15 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk about the single cultivar Saemidori Sencha from Mr. Henta, a tea very strong in this sweet umami flavor

Episode 67: Single Cultivar Okumidori Sencha

14 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk about why we like the Okumidori Sencha from Mr. Henta

Episode 66: Fukamushicha Kawaji

13 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we test a new fukamushicha from a farmer in Kagoshima!

Episode 65: Sencha Isagawa

12 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk about one of our more recent teas, the sencha Isagawa

Episode 64: Testing Matcha

11 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we test some new matchas from the farmer!

Episode 63: Comparing 2 Fukamushi Senchas

10 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we compare the taste and color of the Nuruki Shincha and the Fukamushicha Yamaga

Episode 62: Stem Tea Sampler Kukicha Sakamoto

09 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Reviewing the Kukicha tea from Mr. Sakamoto

Episode 61: Karigane Stem Tea Sampler

31 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk about the Karigane, a very highly quality stem tea in our stem tea sampler

Episode 60: Stem Tea from Yakushima

30 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk about the next tea in our stem tea sampler, the Kukicha from the island of Yakushima!

Episode 59: Stem Tea from Mr. Osada

29 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk about one of the teas in our stem tea sampler!

Episode 58: Make Tea in a French Press Part 2

26 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 57: Nuruki Shincha

24 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk about a new deep steamed Shincha from southern Japan!

Episode 56: Tea Farm Visit at Mr. Sakamoto

23 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we tell the story about Mr. Sakamoto’s Organic Gyokuro plantation!

Episode 55: Farm Visit at Henta Seicha

23 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we tell the story of our first farm visit at Henta Seicha in Kirishima, Japan

Episode 54: Sakurai Tea Salon in Tokyo

21 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I tell the story of our visit to Sakurai Tea Salon in Tokyo

Episode 53: Dentist Explains Teeth Staining from Tea

13 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we have a dentist explain why tea stains teeth and what you can do to prevent it.

Episode 52: Stem Tea from Osada

12 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we cover the next stem tea in our stem tea sampler!

Episode 51: Yakushima Kukicha

11 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we drink another stem tea from our stem tea sampler, the Kukicha from the island of Yakushima!

Episode 50: Brewing Sencha vs. Gyokuro

10 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Why do we use different brewing times for Sencha and Gyokuro? Let’s find out!

Episode 49: Teabag vs. Teapot

09 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we compare tea brewed in a traditional Kyusu teapot with tea brewed in a teabag

Episode 48: New Matcha Marufuku

08 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 c...

Episode 47: Six Problems with Teabags

07 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Are you still using teabags? In this episode, we cover 6 reasons why you may want to switch to loose leaf tea!

Episode 46: Which Matcha Should I Buy?

02 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this video, we show you how to pick out a good quality matcha.

Episode 45: Make Creamier Tea

01 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we talk about how to make your tea taste creamier.

Episode 44: French Press Green Tea

26 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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!

Episode 43: Farmers Don’t Waste Tea!

20 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we learn about how farmers are able to use every part of the tea plants they grow.

Episode 42: What is Fukamushi?

19 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this video, we explain what Fukamushicha is and how it is made!

Episode 41: What is Genmaicha?

18 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What is Genmaicha? Find out in this short episode!

Episode 40: Different Tea Temperatures

17 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 i...

Episode 39: Longer Steeping Time

16 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How long should you steep green tea? What happens when you steep it too long? Find out here!

Episode 38: Oversteeping Green Tea

13 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when you steep tea too long?

Episode 37: How to Make Sencha Sweeter

08 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this video we show you how you can change brewing time and temperature to prepare a sweeter tea!

Episode 36: Hagiricha Mafuji Sencha

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 u...

Episode 35: More Affordable Gyokuro

02 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this video, we compare a cheaper version of our Gyokuro that offers a lot of value for your money

Episode 34: Saemidori Matcha vs. Yabukita

30 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we compare a premium Saemidori matcha with a more typical Yabukita matcha

Episode 33: Asanoka Kukicha Tasting

29 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we do a tasting of a new Kukicha from the Asanoka cultivar

Episode 32: How to Cold Brew Green Tea

27 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this video we give you a tutorial of how to make Mizudashi or Japanese cold brew green tea!

Episode 31: Hot Karigane vs. Cold Karigane

26 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Which tastes better, hot Karigane tea or cold Karigane tea?

Episode 30: Koicha Matcha

25 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Koicha matcha is a special type of matcha paste used for the tea ceremony. Find out more about it in this episode!

Episode 29: Are Teabags Really Cheaper?

24 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we tackle the myth that teabags are cheaper than loose leaf tea!

Quest for Tea: a Japanese Green Tea Documentary (audio version)

22 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 28: Karigane vs. Gyokuro

20 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Karigane is very similar to Gyokuro except that it includes stems. Here we compare the taste of these two shaded teas from Kagoshima.

Episode 27: Comparing 3 Stem Teas

19 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we compare our 3 different Kukicha teas. One is from Yakushima, one from Kagoshima and one from Shizuoka

Episode 26: Matcha Cocktail Recipe

18 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we show you a great recipe to make a cold matcha cocktail at home!

Episode 25: Saemidori Matcha vs. Okumidori Matcha

16 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we compare our most popular matcha (the Washimine) with our newest matcha (the Henta)

Episode 24: New Saemidori Matcha

15 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A tasting of our newest organic matcha from Mr. Henta

Episode 23: Which Teabag Should You Use?

07 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What’s the best teabag for travelers?

Episode 22: How to Eat Tea Leaves

06 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we show 2 different methods you can use to eat tea leaves after you brew your organic green tea!

Episode 21: Matcha vs. Gyokuro

04 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

These two teas might seem very different, but when it comes to what goes into making them, they are really quite similar!

Episode 20: All About Mochi!

03 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we talk about Mochi, one of the most commonly served desserts in the tea ceremony!

Episode 19: Shaded Kukicha

23 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we compare a shaded Kukicha with an unshaded Kukicha to see how the flavor changes.

Episode 18: Different Glasses, Different Tastes

23 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we compare the same tea in 2 different glasses to see if different teacups produce different flavors.