Nio Teas Podcast

Episode 293: Japanese Oolong 11.01.2022 14:56 ↓

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.

Episode 292: Supermarket Matcha - is it worth it? 09.01.2022 19:14 ↓

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 28.12.2021 7:24 ↓

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 26.12.2021 4:18 ↓

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 24.12.2021 6:41 ↓

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 22.12.2021 5:40 ↓

In this episode, we compare 2 popular cultivars for Japanese green tea

Episode 287: How to Pick Tea 20.12.2021 8:30 ↓

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 18.12.2021 5:00 ↓

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 06.12.2021 14:44 ↓

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 22.11.2021 23:54 ↓

In this episode, we share 4 tips you can use to create sweeter teas

Episode 283: Blind Kamairicha Tasting 16.11.2021 19:39 ↓

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

Episode 282: Blind Matcha Tasting 16.11.2021 14:56 ↓

In this episode, we blind taste a Yabukita matcha

Episode 281: Japanese Dark Tea? Nadeshiko blind tasting 05.11.2021 10:22 ↓

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.

Episode 279: Smoked Bancha? Blind Tasting #3 03.11.2021 16:28 ↓

In this episode, we do a tasting of a unique smoked Banch

Episode 280: Do You Need a Matcha Whisk? 02.11.2021 20:53 ↓

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 01.11.2021 13:52 ↓

In this episode, I continue my blind tasting series with a great new sencha!

Episode 277: Blind Tasting a Mountain Sencha 29.10.2021 13:36 ↓

In this episode, we kick off our blind tasting series with a new mystery mountain Sencha!

Episode 276: Make a Better Matcha 26.10.2021 3:43 ↓

In this episode, we talk about 5 tips you can use to improve your matcha

Episode 275: 4 Reasons to Use a Chasen 24.10.2021 2:38 ↓

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 22.10.2021 19:38 ↓

In this episode, we talk about 5 differences between low and high quality matcha

Episode 273: Why You Should Brew Your Own Green Tea 20.10.2021 3:16 ↓

in this episode we talk about 5 benefits to brewing your own green tea

Episode 272: Why is Gyokuro Expensive? 18.10.2021 4:06 ↓

In this episode, we talk about 5 reasons why Gyokuro green tea is so expensive

Episode 271: Make Green Tea Less Bitter 16.10.2021 3:54 ↓

In this episode, we talk about 5 reasons we can make our green tea less bitter

Episode 270: Why is Matcha Expensive? 14.10.2021 3:23 ↓

In this episode, we talk about the 5 factors that make matcha so expensive

Episode 268: 5 Reasons Tea is Like Coffee 12.10.2021 3:44 ↓

In this episode, we compare tea and coffee to see what makes the two drinks similar