Nio Tea Podcast

Explore Sencha Tea: https://nioteas.com/collections/senchaTry Some Gyokuro: https://nioteas.com/collections/gyokuro-teasHojicha: https://nioteas.com/collections/hojichaMatcha: https://nioteas.com/collections/ceremonial-matchaKukicha and Karigane: https://nioteas.com/collections/stem-teasGenmaicha: https://nioteas.com/collections/genmaicha Music: Earth - The Rhythm of Memories: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rOv3J4sAjo

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 compare 2 popular cultivars for Japanese green 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 share 4 tips you can use to create sweeter teas

In this episode we blind taste a Kamairicha we were sent by a farmer

In this episode, we blind taste a Yabukita matcha

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, we do a tasting of a unique smoked Banch

In this episode, Oliver breaks down the 4 advantages of a Chasen whisk and what to do if you don't have one