Nio Teas Podcast

Episode 142: How to Choose Matcha 28.05.2020 12:21 ↓

In this episode, we explain the basics of what to search for if you want high quality matcha at a reasonable price

Episode 141: Introduction into Kamairicha 26.05.2020 10:14 ↓

In this episode we explain what Kamairicha is, how it’s made and what it tastes like

Episode 140: Ice Brewing 25.05.2020 8:03 ↓

In this episode we try out the Japanese method of ice brewing or “Kooridashi”

Podcast 139: Cold Brew Sencha 22.05.2020 7:45 ↓

In this video, we try the Yakushima Sencha as a cold brew to see how the taste changes

Episode 138: How to Brew Japanese Green Tea 22.05.2020 11:53 ↓

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/

Episode 137: Why is Japanese Tea Unique? 20.05.2020 11:25 ↓

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/

Episode 136: Why We Don’t Use Teabags 19.05.2020 12:17 ↓

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/

Episode 135: 6 Different Kinds of Tea 18.05.2020 17:16 ↓

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/

Episode 134: Intro to Tea 16.05.2020 9:15 ↓

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/

Podcast 133: Quest for Tea II Documentary 15.05.2020 1:09:11 ↓

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

Episode 132: Why is Fukamushi so Green? 14.05.2020 13:07 ↓

In this episode we explain why the second steeping of a Fukamushi Sencha has such an intense green color

Podcast 131: Is it Possible to Use Too Much Tea? 12.05.2020 12:30 ↓

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!

Episode 130: Why is Tea Shaded? 11.05.2020 12:36 ↓

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.

Episode 129: Aged Sencha - How Long Can You Keep Tea? 09.05.2020 12:29 ↓

In this video, we show how if a tea is stored well, it can actually improve with age!

Episode 128: Blended Gyokuro 09.05.2020 14:27 ↓

In this episode, we taste a blended Gyokuro made from three different cultivars, Yabukita, Okumidori and Saemidori

Episode 127: Low Caffeine Green Tea 05.05.2020 18:13 ↓

In this episode, we talk about how you can find a low caffeine green tea to enjoy in the evening

Episode 126: Karigane vs. Gyokuro 04.05.2020 14:06 ↓

In this episode, we compare 2 teas from mr. Sakamoto. One contains stems and the other only has leaves

Episode 125: Comparing 2 Kukichas 28.04.2020 17:58 ↓

In this episode, we compare two different stem teas from different regions

Episode 124: What is Gyokuro? 26.04.2020 13:36 ↓

In this episode, we explain what Gyokuro is and why it is so prized

Episode 123: Murasaki Sencha Fukamushi 20.04.2020 12:08 ↓

In this episode, we explore one of our newest green teas, the Murasaki Sencha, a deep steamed green tea from Kagoshima

Episode 122: Why Filtering your Water is so Important! 15.04.2020 14:27 ↓

In this episode, we talk about the importance of filtering the water you use for tea brewing

Episode 121: How Many Times Can You Brew Gyokuro? 13.04.2020 15:59 ↓

In this episode, we see how many different cups you can get out of one pot of Gyokuro

Episode 120: Single Cultivar Gyokuro 11.04.2020 18:18 ↓

In this episode, we do a tasting of a single cultivar Gyokuro!

Episode 119: 3 Reasons to Drink Fukamushicha 06.04.2020 11:35 ↓

In this episode, we explore deep steamed teas and see what benefits they provide

Episode 118: Sweetness of a Gyokuro 04.04.2020 18:16 ↓

In this episode we talk about the strong sweet flavor of a Gyokuro