{"title":"Japan’s Best Green Teas, Now 15% OFF","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAfter traveling across Japan and visiting tea farms firsthand, we selected the Japanese green teas our customers, farmers and team members love most. Explore our best sellers and get 15% OFF your order when you spend $99 until May 20th.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fukamushi-sencha-yamaga-no-sato","title":"Sencha Shizuoka Yamaga no Sato","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nio Teas","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":32758694379604,"sku":"040013","price":29.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g","offer_id":33002102784084,"sku":"20068358","price":56.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/8023\/5849\/files\/nio-teas-sencha-shizuoka-yamaga-no-sato-product-leaves-brewed.webp?v=1739261710"},{"product_id":"bancha-masudaen","title":"Bancha","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nio Teas","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":32758691037268,"sku":"050036","price":9.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g","offer_id":33002094821460,"sku":"46263571","price":17.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/8023\/5849\/files\/nio-teas-bancha-product-leaves-brewed.webp?v=1738941785"},{"product_id":"matcha-tea-washimine","title":"Washimine Ceremonial Matcha Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nioteas.com\/collections\/ceremonial-matcha\" title=\"ceremonial matcha\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eceremonial matcha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e made by Mr. Nakai comes from the cultivar Okumidori. This superior cultivar is reserved for high-grade Gyokuro, Sencha and matcha. The excellence of this matcha comes from its very round and complete taste with a balance of creaminess, a full body and a fine silky note of fresh spinach and a hint of asparagus. The resulting tea produces a very well-rounded taste with no bitterness. Because of its supreme quality, this matcha is also used for koicha, a thick paste made from only the highest grade matcha.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 JAS Organic Green Tea\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 Calming, Relaxing Theanine\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 Higher Caffeine Content\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 Long Lasting Energy Throughout the Day\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 Naturally Gluten Free and Vegan\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 Complex Flavor Profiles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it Tastes Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍵 Smooth, Creamy Flavor\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍵 Light Floral Notes\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍵 Well-Balanced\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍵 Round Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Much Tea Does it Make?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tin \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003econtains\u003c\/span\u003e 40 grams of powdered tea, enough to make 40 cups of matcha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeet the Farmer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea comes to us from Mr. Nakai in Wazuka. Mr. Nakai is a talented young farmer that specializes in sencha, but he also produces some excellent matcha as well. His father is credited with creating the JAS logo, which is pictured on every pack of green tea that has been certified by Japanese Agricultural Standards.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Farm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eThis farm is located in Wazuka, right outside the old capital of Kyoto. This region is famous for the production of matcha tea. Powdered tea was the original way to consume matcha in Japan, and the first tea plants to be cultivated in Japan were grown right outside Kyoto at Kozanji temple in the Toganoo mountains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Prepare it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd 2 grams of matcha to a bowl and then pour in 100-150ml of 160-175F water. You can then scrape off the sides of the bowl and begin whisking with you \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nioteas.com\/products\/chasen-matcha-whisk?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=cb9d9b9c5\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/nioteas.com\/products\/chasen-matcha-whisk?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=cb9d9b9c5\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ematcha whisk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Popular as a Gift\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur fans like to give away our teas on birthdays, weddings and other special days! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nioteas.com\/collections\/samplers\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/nioteas.com\/collections\/samplers\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur samplers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are highly recommended as gifts!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlways Pesticide Free\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe make sure to only source teas from reputable farmers that grow tea without the use of conventional pesticides or chemicals. We meet with the farmers in person and tour the fields and facilities. We look at the sustainability of the field, the attention to detail and quality control of the facility and of course the taste of the tea.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nio Teas","offers":[{"title":"30g","offer_id":33041060790356,"sku":"40g-tin-matcha-washimine-40g","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60g","offer_id":33041060823124,"sku":"37306146","price":74.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/8023\/5849\/files\/nio-teas-washimine-ceremonial-matcha-tea-tin-powder-prepared.webp?v=1739351403"},{"product_id":"sencha-henta","title":"Sencha Henta Kirishima Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis sencha is a blend of the cultivars Asatsuyu, Okumidori and Saemidori as well as 5 others. From these 8 cultivars, it inherits a beautiful sweetness, a round smoothness and a mouth-watering grassy note towards the end. The liquor of this tea is a light yellow, but is a bit thicker, similar to the mouthfeel of a Gyokuro. Even though this tea has a strong taste profile to it, it carries no bitterness at all. You may notice notes of sweet corn, fresh cut grass and a nice citrusy note in the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 Pesticide Free Green Tea\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 Calming, Relaxing Theanine\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 Higher Caffeine Content\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 Long Lasting Energy Throughout the Day\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 Naturally Gluten Free and Vegan\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 Complex Flavor Profiles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it Tastes Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍵 Well Rounded Flavor\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍵 Cereal Notes\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍵 Steamed Vegetable Notes\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍵 Slight Sweet and Savory Flavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Much Tea Does it Make?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis packet contains 80 grams of tea, enough to make 16 pots or 48 cups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeet the Farmer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea comes to us from Mr. Henta, an organic green tea farmer in Kirishima. Mr. Henta is quite knowledgeable about tea plant varieties, also called cultivars. Although his farm is on the smaller side, he grows 8 different types of tea plants. He can then combine these cultivars into different tea blends to get the perfect flavors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Farm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea comes from the town of Kirishima, close to Kagoshima. The farm where this tea is grown is surrounded by dense forest and some small mountains, making it a very natural and beautiful setting to grow organic green tea.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Brew it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd 5 grams of leaves to the teapot or strainer and then pour in 150ml to 200ml of water (160 degrees Fahrenheit) and let the tea brew for 1 minute. You can brew the leaves 2-3 more times with the same temperature for 20 seconds each\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVery Popular as a Gift\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur fans like to give away our teas on birthdays, weddings and other special days! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nioteas.com\/collections\/samplers\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/nioteas.com\/collections\/samplers\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur samplers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are highly recommended as gifts!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlways Pesticide Free\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe make sure to only source teas from reputable farmers that grow tea without the use of conventional pesticides or chemicals. We meet with the farmers in person and tour the fields and facilities. We look at the sustainability of the field, the attention to detail and quality control of the facility and of course the taste of the tea.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nio Teas","offers":[{"title":"80g","offer_id":32758753263700,"sku":"110013","price":19.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"160g","offer_id":33002148659284,"sku":"52122957","price":37.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/8023\/5849\/files\/nio-teas-sencha-henta-kirishima-tea-product-leaves-brewed.webp?v=1738942852"},{"product_id":"sencha-henta-saemidori","title":"Henta Sencha Saemidori","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nio Teas","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":32758622158932,"sku":"110044","price":20.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g","offer_id":33002148429908,"sku":"74412997","price":39.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/8023\/5849\/files\/nio-teas-henta-sencha-saemidori-product-leaves-brewed.webp?v=1739261729"},{"product_id":"matcha-tea-henta","title":"Saemidori Matcha Henta","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"ceremonial matcha\" href=\"https:\/\/nioteas.com\/collections\/ceremonial-matcha\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/nioteas.com\/collections\/ceremonial-matcha\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eceremonial matcha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e from the Saemidori cultivar. The Saemidori is coming more and more in vogue, thanks to its light sweetness with a slight grassy undertone. Compared to an Okumidori matcha, the Henta Matcha is much sweeter, with a slightly fresher taste. Compared to a Yabukita Matcha, this tea is smoother, more delicate and sweeter. You will notice a light sweetness right away, followed by an umami note towards the end, with some notes of fresh cut grass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 JAS Organic Green Tea\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 Calming, Relaxing Theanine\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 Higher Caffeine Content\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 Long Lasting Energy Throughout the Day\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 Naturally Gluten Free and Vegan\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 Complex Flavor Profiles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it Tastes Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍵 Light and Sweet flavor\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍵 Smooth Finish\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍵 Steamed Vegetable Notes\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍵 Creamy Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Much Tea Does it Make?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tin \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003econtains\u003c\/span\u003e 30 grams of powdered tea, enough to make 30 cups of matcha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeet the Farmer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea comes to us from Mr. Henta, an organic green tea farmer in Kirishima. Mr. Henta is quite knowledgeable about tea plant varieties, also called cultivars. Although his farm is on the smaller side, he grows 8 different types of tea plants. He can then combine these cultivars into different tea blends to get the perfect flavors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Farm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea comes from the town of Kirishima, close to Kagoshima. The farm where this tea is grown is surrounded by dense forest and some small mountains, making it a very natural and beautiful setting to grow organic green tea.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Brew it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd 2 grams of matcha to a bowl and then pour in 100-150ml of 160-175F water. You can then scrape off the sides of the bowl and begin whisking with you \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nioteas.com\/products\/chasen-matcha-whisk?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=cb9d9b9c5\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/nioteas.com\/products\/chasen-matcha-whisk?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=cb9d9b9c5\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ematcha whisk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Popular as a Gift\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur fans like to give away our teas on birthdays, weddings and other special days! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nioteas.com\/collections\/samplers\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/nioteas.com\/collections\/samplers\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur samplers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are highly recommended as gifts!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlways Pesticide Free\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe make sure to only source teas from reputable farmers that grow tea without the use of conventional pesticides or chemicals. We meet with the farmers in person and tour the fields and facilities. We look at the sustainability of the field, the attention to detail and quality control of the facility and of course the taste of the tea.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nio Teas","offers":[{"title":"30g","offer_id":32758732980308,"sku":"110051","price":24.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60g","offer_id":40110776287316,"sku":"21185110","price":46.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/8023\/5849\/files\/nio-teas-saemidori-matcha-henta-tin-powder-prepared.webp?v=1741097578"},{"product_id":"fukamushi-sencha-murasaki","title":"Fukamushi Sencha Kagoshima Murasaki","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nio Teas","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":32758980837460,"sku":"160018","price":26.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g","offer_id":33002151018580,"sku":"44261216","price":50.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/8023\/5849\/files\/nio-teas-fukamushi-sencha-kagoshima-murasaki-product-leaves-brewed.webp?v=1739261706"},{"product_id":"shincha-kasugaen-asatsuyu","title":"Sencha Kasugaen Asatsuyu","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nio Teas","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":32758641885268,"sku":"160025","price":24.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g","offer_id":33002149380180,"sku":"44308466","price":47.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/8023\/5849\/files\/nio-teas-sencha-kasugaen-asatsuyu-product-leaves-brewed.webp?v=1739261735"},{"product_id":"matcha-tea-noike","title":"Okumidori Matcha Noike","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmoother \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/nioteas.com\/collections\/ceremonial-matcha\" title=\"ceremonial matcha\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/nioteas.com\/collections\/ceremonial-matcha\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eceremonial matcha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e with some light notes of edamame and baby spinach. This matcha is made from the Okumidori cultivar, a premium tea cultivar prized for its smooth and creamy flavor. This is quite similar to our matcha washimine but with a little bit more astringency. You may notice a slight tingling on the tongue with this tea but for the most part it is smooth and sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 JAS Organic Green Tea\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 Calming, Relaxing Theanine\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 Higher Caffeine Content\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 Long Lasting Energy Throughout the Day\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 Naturally Gluten Free and Vegan\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 Complex Flavor Profiles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it Tastes Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍵 Smooth, Creamy Flavor\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍵 Light Floral Notes\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍵 Well-Balanced\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍵 Round Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Much Tea Does it Make?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis packet \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003econtains\u003c\/span\u003e 50 grams of powdered tea, enough to make 40 cups of matcha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeet the Farmer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMr. Noike owns a small farm surrounded by a dense forest, giving a unique microclimate to his teas. With the tall pine trees growing nearby, the tea plants are given partial shading throughout the day, leading to an even smoother and sweeter taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Farm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Okumidori matcha comes to us from a small farm in Wazuka, slightly south of Kyoto. The area around Kyoto has always been famous for its matcha production, ever since the early 1200s. Still today, Uji, Ujitawara and Wazuka produce much of Japan's best matcha, and there are many talented matcha farmers with unique styles of cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Brew it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd 2 grams of matcha to a bowl and then pour in 100-150ml of 160-175F water. You can then scrape off the sides of the bowl and begin whisking with you \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nioteas.com\/products\/chasen-matcha-whisk?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=cb9d9b9c5\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/nioteas.com\/products\/chasen-matcha-whisk?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=cb9d9b9c5\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ematcha whisk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Popular as a Gift\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur fans like to give away our teas on birthdays, weddings and other special days! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nioteas.com\/collections\/samplers\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/nioteas.com\/collections\/samplers\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur samplers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are highly recommended as gifts!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlways Pesticide Free\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe make sure to only source teas from reputable farmers that grow tea without the use of conventional pesticides or chemicals. We meet with the farmers in person and tour the fields and facilities. We look at the sustainability of the field, the attention to detail and quality control of the facility and of course the taste of the tea.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nio Teas","offers":[{"title":"30g","offer_id":32758988046420,"sku":"80033","price":16.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60g","offer_id":33002151444564,"sku":"72826522","price":32.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/8023\/5849\/files\/nio-teas-okumidori-matcha-noike-pack-powder-prepared.webp?v=1739259596"},{"product_id":"hojicha-noike","title":"Roasted Hojicha Green Tea Noike","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a smooth and sweet Hojicha from Wazuka. While most Japanese green teas have a nice grassy or vegetal flavor, Hojicha takes on a vastly different flavor profile. This roasted tea has notes of chocolate, caramel or coffee. This particular Hojicha is unique for its more mild and sweet flavor. You may notice a nice mouthwatering effect on the tongue as well as a pleasant coffee aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 JAS Organic Green Tea\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 Calming, Relaxing Theanine\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 Lower Caffeine Content\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 Long Lasting Energy Throughout the Day\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 Naturally Gluten Free and Vegan\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 Complex Flavor Profiles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it Tastes Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍵 Light Sweet Caramel Flavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍵 Notes of Milk Chocolate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍵 Complexity of Flavors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍵 Smooth Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Much Tea Does it Make?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis packet \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003econtains\u003c\/span\u003e 100 grams of tea, enough to make 20 pots or 60 cups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeet the Farmer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMr. Noike owns a small farm surrounded by a dense forest, giving a unique microclimate to his teas. With the tall pine trees growing nearby, the tea plants are given partial shading throughout the day, leading to an even smoother and sweeter taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Farm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea comes to us from Mr. Noike, a small farmer south of Kyoto in a town called Wazuka. This area is becoming a hub for green tea production, particularly matcha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Brew it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd 5 grams of leaves to the teapot or strainer and then pour in 150ml to 200ml of water (170 degrees Fahrenheit) and let the tea brew for 1 minute. You can brew the leaves 2-3 more times with the same temperature for 20 seconds each\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Popular as a Gift\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur fans like to give away our teas on birthdays, weddings and other special days! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nioteas.com\/collections\/samplers\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur samplers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are highly recommended as gifts!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlways Pesticide Free\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe make sure to only source teas from reputable farmers that grow tea without the use of conventional pesticides or chemicals. We meet with the farmers in person and tour the fields and facilities. We look at the sustainability of the field, the attention to detail and quality control of the facility and of course the taste of the tea.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nio Teas","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":32758984179796,"sku":"080026","price":14.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g","offer_id":33002151149652,"sku":"57185946","price":28.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/8023\/5849\/files\/nio-teas-roasted-hojicha-green-tea-noike-product-leaves-brewed.webp?v=1738942981"},{"product_id":"sencha-shizuku-matcha-powder","title":"Sencha Shizuku with Matcha Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a very unique sencha made by combining sencha leaves with matcha powder. This tea was designed to be the perfect cold brew, but it can be brewed warm as well. The matcha powder adds new dimension to the tea, giving it a fully body and extra power as a cold brew. The matcha powder also creates a beautiful jade green cloudy infusion in the first steeping. This tea has a powerful vegetal note to it, with some sweetness and a slight astringency in the aftertaste. The Shizuku is perhaps our best cold brew yet!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 JAS Organic Green Tea\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 Calming, Relaxing Theanine\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 Higher Caffeine Content\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 Long Lasting Energy Throughout the Day\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 Naturally Gluten Free and Vegan\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 Great as a Cold Brew!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it Tastes Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍵 Nice Sweet Flavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍵 Strong Vegetable Flavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍵 Slight Tropical Fruit Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍵 Smooth Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Much Tea Does it Make?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis packet \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003econtains\u003c\/span\u003e 100 grams of tea, enough to make 20 pots or 60 cups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeet the Farmer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea comes to us from the farmer Mr. Nuruki, a talented young farmer in Chiran. Mr. Nuruki operates a small farm in southern Japan where he is able to cultivate a wide range of tea plant varieties. He has been successful in blending these different tea varieties together to create a number of fantastic tea blends. These tea blends incorporate the best aspects of each tea variety, to create flavors that are well balanced and unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Farm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is grown in the small town of Chiran in the southernmost tip of Kyushu. This region greatly benefits from the mild subtropical climate and the volcanic activity, creating nutrient rich soils and mild winters. Because this area is so warm, it allows for the growth of more delicate tea plant varieties, producing lighter and sweeter green teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Brew it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd 5 grams of leaves to the teapot or strainer and then pour in 150ml to 200ml of water (160 degrees Fahrenheit) and let the tea brew for 1 minute. You can brew the leaves 2-3 more times with the same temperature for 20 seconds each\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Popular as a Gift\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur fans like to give away our teas on birthdays, weddings and other special days! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nioteas.com\/collections\/samplers\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/nioteas.com\/collections\/samplers\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur samplers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are highly recommended as gifts!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlways Pesticide Free\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe make sure to only source teas from reputable farmers that grow tea without the use of conventional pesticides or chemicals. We meet with the farmers in person and tour the fields and facilities. We look at the sustainability of the field, the attention to detail and quality control of the facility and of course the taste of the tea.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nio Teas","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":40110783365204,"sku":"990066","price":22.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g","offer_id":40110783397972,"sku":"56285742","price":43.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/8023\/5849\/files\/nio-teas-sencha-shizuku-with-matcha-powder-product-leaves-brewed.webp?v=1738942753"},{"product_id":"latte-matcha-100g","title":"Premium Matcha Latte Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003eDo you prefer drinking your matcha with some nice plant milk and a little bit of sugar? The Latte Grade Matcha is the right choice for you. This matcha has a stronger taste that pairs better with cream and sugar, so you still can get a powerful matcha taste. This matcha is also more affordable, so you don't have to use it as sparingly. Throw a scoop or two in your morning latte or smoothie and get all the benefits of green tea! Like our other teas, this matcha was also grown without the use of pesticides or chemicals and it is produced by a small family-owned farm in Shizuoka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 JAS Organic Green Tea\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 Calming, Relaxing Theanine\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 Higher Caffeine Content\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 Long Lasting Energy Throughout the Day\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 Naturally Gluten Free and Vegan\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 Complex Flavor Profiles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it Tastes Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍵 Strong, Grassy Flavor\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍵 Light Floral Notes\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍵 Hint of Astringency\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍵 Steamed Vegetable Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Much Tea Does it Make?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis packet \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003econtains\u003c\/span\u003e 100 grams of powdered tea, enough to make 50 Matcha Lattes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeet the Farmer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea comes to us from the farmer Mr. Masuda in Makinohara, Shizuoka. Mr. Masuda. The company has been producing tea for 5 generations and they were even selected to grow tea for the Emperor and the royal family of Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Farm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is produced on the Makinohara plateau in Shizuoka. The farm is quite large, with a few different microclimates that are perfect for different kinds of green tea. We visited the farm in the Summer of 2018 to learn more about tea cultivars and taste the different types of teas grown here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Brew it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd 2 grams of matcha to a bowl and then pour in 100-150ml of 160-175F water. You can then scrape off the sides of the bowl and begin whisking with you \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nioteas.com\/products\/chasen-matcha-whisk?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=cb9d9b9c5\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ematcha whisk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Popular as a Gift\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur fans like to give away our teas on birthdays, weddings and other special days! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nioteas.com\/collections\/samplers\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/nioteas.com\/collections\/samplers\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur samplers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are highly recommended as gifts!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlways Pesticide Free\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe make sure to only source teas from reputable farmers that grow tea without the use of conventional pesticides or chemicals. We meet with the farmers in person and tour the fields and facilities. We look at the sustainability of the field, the attention to detail and quality control of the facility and of course the taste of the tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"N-ZiCg direction-ltr align-start para-style-title\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nio Teas","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":40110740832340,"sku":"14-0027","price":24.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g","offer_id":40110740865108,"sku":"43506642","price":47.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/8023\/5849\/files\/nio-teas-premium-matcha-latte-powder-pack-powder-prepared_2557b570-56f3-4c02-8d36-00ba1c5d194b.webp?v=1780043855"},{"product_id":"matcha-tea-nakai-superior-30g","title":"Wazuka Tea Nakai Superior","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"ceremonial matcha\" href=\"https:\/\/nioteas.com\/collections\/ceremonial-matcha\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eceremonial matcha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e lures you in with a smooth vegetal flavor and later introduces these more complex savory taste profiles. The savory notes are more on the marine side, drifting off into the direction of ocean breeze and seaweed. The mouthfeel is thick and creamy, with a milky finish and no astringency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat You'll Get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e🍃 JAS Organic Green Tea\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e🍃 Calming, Relaxing Theanine\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e🍃 Higher Caffeine Content\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e🍃 Long Lasting Energy Throughout the Day\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e🍃 Naturally Gluten Free and Vegan\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e🍃 Complex Flavor Profiles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat it Tastes Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e🍵 Smooth, Creamy Flavor\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e🍵 Light Floral Notes\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e🍵 Well-Balanced\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e🍵 Round Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow Much Tea Does it Make?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis tin \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003econtains\u003c\/span\u003e 30 grams of powdered tea, enough to make 30 cups of matcha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeet the Farmer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis tea comes to us from Mr. Nakai in Wazuka. Mr. Nakai is a talented young farmer that specializes in sencha, but he also produces some excellent matcha as well. His father is credited with creating the JAS logo, which is pictured on every pack of green tea that has been certified by Japanese Agricultural Standards.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the Farm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis farm is located in Wazuka, right outside the old capital of Kyoto. This region is famous for the production of matcha tea. Powdered tea was the original way to consume matcha in Japan, and the first tea plants to be cultivated in Japan were grown right outside Kyoto at Kozanji temple in the Toganoo mountains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow to Brew it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdd 2 grams of matcha to a bowl and then pour in 100-150ml of 160-175F water. You can then scrape off the sides of the bowl and begin whisking with you \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nioteas.com\/products\/chasen-matcha-whisk?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=cb9d9b9c5\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ematcha whisk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVery Popular as a Gift\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur fans like to give away our teas on birthdays, weddings and other special days! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nioteas.com\/collections\/samplers\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur samplers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e are highly recommended as gifts!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlways Pesticide Free\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe make sure to only source teas from reputable farmers that grow tea without the use of conventional pesticides or chemicals. We meet with the farmers in person and tour the fields and facilities. We look at the sustainability of the field, the attention to detail and quality control of the facility and of course the taste of the tea.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nio Teas","offers":[{"title":"30g","offer_id":40110778843220,"sku":"03-1938","price":41.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60g","offer_id":40110778875988,"sku":"91742554","price":77.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/8023\/5849\/files\/nio-teas-wazuka-tea-nakai-superior-tin-powder-prepared.webp?v=1739259593"},{"product_id":"matcha-tea-sakamoto-sae","title":"Kagoshima Matcha Sae Sakamoto","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Favorite Gyokuro Farmer, Mr. Sakamoto has some great new \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"ceremonial matcha\" href=\"https:\/\/nioteas.com\/collections\/ceremonial-matcha\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/nioteas.com\/collections\/ceremonial-matcha\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eceremonial matcha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e teas to share with everyone! When we visited him in March of 2019, we got a chance to tour his matcha mills and try out a few of his powdered teas. These teas really stood out for their bold and full-bodied flavors, and we're so happy to finally get a chance to share them with all of you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea begins with these strong steamed vegetable notes, and then drifts off into a sweeter direction. This tea has less of these bold savory notes compared to other matchas, and more of a light sweetness. You may notice hints of seaweed in the initial taste, followed by warm, sweet nutty notes in the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 JAS Organic Green Tea\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 Calming, Relaxing Theanine\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 Higher Caffeine Content\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 Long Lasting Energy Throughout the Day\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 Naturally Gluten Free and Vegan\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 Complex Flavor Profiles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat it Tastes Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍵 Sweet and Savory Flavor\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍵 Light Complex Sweetness\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍵 Well Balanced Vegetable flavor\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍵 Seaweed notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Much Tea Does it Make?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis packet \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003econtains\u003c\/span\u003e 40 grams of tea, enough to make 20-40 bowls of matcha tea\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeet the Farmer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea comes to us from the farmer Mr. Sakamoto, a talented organic tea farmer in Kagoshima. Mr. Sakamoto has been working in the family tea business since he was a little boy and when it was his turn to finally take it over, he decided to take the farm completely organic. He began producing his own organic fertilizer out of sedimentary rock and composted soybeans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Farm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is grown in Kagoshima Japan on the small farm of the Sakamoto family. Because Mr. Sakamoto specializes in Gyokuro, he shades the tea plants for 3 weeks prior to the harvest, in order to boost the levels of theanine, caffeine and chlorophyll. This also creates a sweeter and more savory flavor in the tea. The soil on the farm of Mr. Sakamoto is incredibly soft, due to the diversity of flora and fauna on the field which loosens up the soil. This soft soil allows the roots to penetrate deeper into the ground and absorb more nutrients.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Prepare it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd 2 grams of matcha to a bowl and then pour in 100-150ml of 160-175F water. You can then scrape off the sides of the bowl and begin whisking with you \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nioteas.com\/products\/chasen-matcha-whisk?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=cb9d9b9c5\u0026amp;_ss=r\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/nioteas.com\/products\/chasen-matcha-whisk?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=cb9d9b9c5\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ematcha whisk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Popular as a Gift\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur fans like to give away our teas on birthdays, weddings and other special days! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nioteas.com\/collections\/samplers\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/nioteas.com\/collections\/samplers\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur samplers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are highly recommended as gifts!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlways Pesticide Free\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe make sure to only source teas from reputable farmers that grow tea without the use of conventional pesticides or chemicals. We meet with the farmers in person and tour the fields and facilities. We look at the sustainability of the field, the attention to detail and quality control of the facility and of course the taste of the tea.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nio Teas","offers":[{"title":"30g","offer_id":40110780383316,"sku":"01-1978","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60g","offer_id":40110780416084,"sku":"17623042","price":66.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/8023\/5849\/files\/nio-teas-kagoshima-matcha-sae-sakamoto-pack-powder-prepared.webp?v=1739259607"},{"product_id":"gyokuro-genmaicha","title":"Gyokuro Genmaicha","description":"\u003cp\u003eBefore we talk about gyokuro genmaicha, let’s first talk about what genmaicha is. Genmaicha essentially translates to “brown rice tea” and it is made by mixing toasted rice with tea leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea has humble origins, as it used to be used during times of economic hardship to make the tea supplies last longer. By adding the toasted rice, you bring down the price of the tea, so people didn’t have to give up their precious tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow, the tea is enjoyed at tea shops all around the world. People love it because the warm nutty flavors from the roasted rice make the perfect complement to the slightly sweet and vegetal flavors of the green tea leaves. The tea is also low in caffeine, which means it can be enjoyed later on in the day. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut what is Gyokuro genmaicha? In the next section, we’ll discuss what makes the leaves used in the gyokuro genmaicha tea so special, and how they are produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow is Gyokuro Genmaicha Made\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the name would suggest, gyokuro genmaicha tea is a genmaicha tea made from gyokuro leaves. This tea is quite rare, as gyokuro is a very difficult tea to produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore the harvest, the farmer will cover the tea plants with a special type of netting called Kabuse. When the tea leaves are exposed to sunlight, they will begin to convert theanine into catechins. These catechins offer the tea protection against the UV lights, but they also produce a bitter flavor in the tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf a farmer wants to produce a smoother and sweeter tea, they will shade the tea plants in order to reduce the catechins and therefore the bitterness. This concept is taken to the extreme when it comes to shaded teas like those used in the gyokuro genmaicha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo produce the gyokuro genmaicha green tea, the tea plants will need to be shaded for 3 weeks before the harvest. Then the youngest sprouts on the tea plant will be selected, as these are the sweetest in flavor and highest in nutrients. These leaves will then be steamed, rolled and dried to be used in the finest gyokuro genmaicha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese long shaded and finely selected leaves really create a rich sweet and savory flavor. This flavor is called “umami” in Japanese and it is the same word used to describe hearty dishes like miso soup. The savory flavor comes from the strong presence of amino acids that are built up during the shading process. This sweet and savory flavor really combines well with the nutty flavors of the toasted rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does Gyokuro Genmaicha Taste Like?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavor of gyokuro genmaicha is much sweeter compared to a typical genmaicha tea. As we mentioned before, this has to do with the long shading process, which renders the tea much smoother and sweeter. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis smooth and sweet flavor makes the perfect complement to the warm and nutty flavors of the toasted rice. This tea has a light buttery flavor with a lingering cereal finish. The taste is very soothing and reminiscent of a nice bowl of steamed rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere is our gyokuro genmaicha green tea made?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gyokuro genmaicha tea is from Uji, a region famous for its production of green tea. The first Japanese tea was cultivated at Kozanji temple, not too far from Uji. Later on, tea production began to shift south and Uji became a hotbed for tea production, particularly matcha. Still to this day Uji has a reputation of producing some of the best green tea and many tourists come from all over the world to take part in tea ceremonies here. The gyokuro genmaicha is an excellent continuation of the proud legacy of Uji tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho makes the gyokuro genmaicha tea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Gyokuro genmaicha green tea is made by the farmer Takada Masahiro in Uji. His company Chanoka dates back to 1900 when his great grandfather started their first tea garden in Uji and since then they have dedicated their lives to growing and producing some of the best teas in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy is it rare to find imperial gyokuro genmaicha japanese loose leaf green tea organic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is quite difficult to find organic gyokuro genmaicha green tea for a couple of different reasons. First, gyokuro tea is typically prepared on its own, without being combined with toasted rice. Genmaicha is often made with less expensive teas like sencha and bancha, so this gyokuro genmaicha green tea really stands out as a more premium tea drinking experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second reason it is difficult to find organic gyokuro genmaicha green tea is that gyokuro is incredibly difficult to produce through organic growing methods. The shading process is a stressful time for the tea plant, as it struggles to maintain its strength without the sunlight. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost farmers choose to apply chemicals to the plants in order to support the growth artificially, but organic farmers like Mr. Sakamoto use organic methods to grow strong healthy and flavorful tea plants without harming the natural ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy it’s important to go for organic gyokuro genmaicha\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter visiting nearly a hundred tea fields around Japan, we have seen both organic and non-organic farming methods in action. We found that on the tea fields that are treated with high amounts of pesticides and chemicals, there is nothing able to grow other than tea plants. All there is to see are simply empty rows of tea bushes surrounded by hard black earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we took a look at the pesticide free tea fields, we noticed a thriving ecosystem full of a diverse array of flora and fauna. Because the earthworms and other insects are able to move around throughout the soil, it loosens up and the roots of the tea plant are able to sink deeper into the ground and absorb more nutrients. This not only creates a healthy, more sustainable environment, but it also creates richer tasting teas. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe make sure to only work with farmers that grow their teas without the use of pesticides or chemicals. You can sip this tea with a clear conscious, knowing that it was produced using more sustainable and natural growing methods. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nio Teas","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":39981171376212,"sku":"318-0037","price":16.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g","offer_id":39981171408980,"sku":"68121613","price":33.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/8023\/5849\/files\/nio-teas-gyokuro-genmaicha-product-leaves-brewed.webp?v=1738942890"},{"product_id":"gyokuro-sou-sakamoto","title":"Gyokuro Sou Sakamoto","description":"","brand":"Nio Teas","offers":[{"title":"30g","offer_id":42524493480020,"sku":"01-1127992","price":47.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60g","offer_id":42524493512788,"sku":"02-1127992","price":91.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/8023\/5849\/files\/nio-teas-gyokuro-gyokuro-sou-sakamoto-product-leaves-brewed.webp?v=1758809784"}],"url":"https:\/\/nioteas.com\/collections\/japan-s-best-green-teas-now-15-off.oembed","provider":"Nio Teas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}