{"title":"Matcha for Usucha","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"gokou-matcha-koiai","title":"Gokou Matcha Koiai","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis organic Gokou Matcha Koiai comes from the Gokou cultivar. Typically, this is a premium cultivar of \u003ca title=\"matcha powder\" href=\"https:\/\/nioteas.com\/collections\/matcha-powder\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ematcha powder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, known for its \u003cstrong\u003enice full-bodied\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eumami \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003eflavour\u003c\/b\u003e. If you like these \u003cstrong\u003ebold savory flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e of matcha, this is \u003cstrong\u003ethe best option\u003c\/strong\u003e for you to try. Compared to the \u003ca title=\"Matcha Washimine\" href=\"https:\/\/nioteas.com\/products\/matcha-tea-washimine\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatcha Washimine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, this tea is \u003cstrong\u003efresher\u003c\/strong\u003e and more \u003cstrong\u003efull-bodied\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is a very well balanced and \u003cstrong\u003eflavourful matcha\u003c\/strong\u003e with less astringency. The flavour is quick and straight to the point, but it finishes with a round creamy flavor in the end. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Get with the Koiai\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 does the Koiai Taste Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍵 Powerful Savory Flavor\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍵 Smooth Finish\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍵 Hint of Astringency\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍵 Light Sweetness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Much Matcha can you make with the Koiai?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis packet \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003econtains\u003c\/span\u003e 40 grams of \u003cstrong\u003eMatcha Koiai\u003c\/strong\u003e, enough to make 40 cups of \u003cstrong\u003ematcha.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeet the Farmer of the Gokou Matcha Koiai\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eKoiai\u003c\/strong\u003e comes to us from the \u003cstrong\u003eOsada\u003c\/strong\u003e family in \u003cstrong\u003eShizuoka\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is a family owned business, but has turned into a larger scale operation over a few generations. They maintain a higher level of quality control by working with smaller farmers in the village of Isagawa. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nioteas.com\/collections\/ceremonial-matcha\" title=\"ceremonial matcha\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eceremonial matcha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e comes to us from the mountains of Shizuoka, Japans largest tea growing region. The farmers of Osada source their tea leaves from small family farms in the organic village of Isagawa to ensure the tea is made with great attention to detail and absolutely no pesticides. \u003c\/span\u003eWe visited these tea farms in April 2019 to see the fields and factories where it was produced in person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Prepare the Matcha Koiai\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd \u003cstrong\u003e2 grams of Gokou Matcha Koiai\u003c\/strong\u003e to a bowl and then pour in \u003cstrong\u003e100-150ml\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong\u003e160-175F water\u003c\/strong\u003e. You can then scrape off the sides of the bowl and begin whisking with you \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nioteas.com\/products\/chasen-matcha-whisk?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=cb9d9b9c5\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ematcha whisk\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Matcha Koiai\u003cstrong\u003e is Pesticide Free\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\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. What are you waiting for to \u003cstrong\u003eorder our Koiai\u003c\/strong\u003e?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nio Teas","offers":[{"title":"40g","offer_id":32758700867668,"sku":"90032","price":39.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"80g","offer_id":33002099441748,"sku":"46933206","price":75.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/8023\/5849\/files\/nio-teas-gokou-matcha-koiai-tin-powder-prepared.webp?v=1739259556"},{"product_id":"matcha-tea-kakitsubata","title":"Shizuoka Matcha Kakitsubata","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \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\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas a fresh vegetal flavor you might typically associate with a matcha. It has less sweetness than the Sesui and more of a grassy flavor than the Washimine and the Koiai. If you like a strong matcha flavor, this matcha brings a lot of freshness, a lot of grassiness and a bit of astringency as well. This is a very high-quality organic matcha at a very affordable price. It is also a good matcha to mix in with almond milk to make a latte because the flavor is quite strong and you will still be able to get a good taste of the matcha.\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🍵 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 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 the Osada family in Shizuoka. This is a family owned business, but has turned into a larger scale operation over a few generations. They maintain a higher level of quality control by working with smaller farmers in the village of Isagawa. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Farm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis matcha comes to us from the mountains of Shizuoka, Japans largest tea growing region. The farmers of Osada source their tea leaves from small family farms in the organic village of Isagawa to ensure the tea is made with great attention to detail and absolutely no pesticides. \u003c\/span\u003eWe visited these tea farms in April 2019 to see the fields and factories where it was produced in person.\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\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"N-ZiCg direction-ltr align-start para-style-title\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nio Teas","offers":[{"title":"40g","offer_id":32758956654676,"sku":"90049","price":31.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"80g","offer_id":33002149183572,"sku":"72558059","price":58.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":39631105851476,"sku":"39330981445716","price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/8023\/5849\/files\/nio-teas-shizuoka-matcha-kakitsubata-tin-powder-prepared.webp?v=1739259590"},{"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":"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":"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":"uji-chanoka-okumidori-matcha","title":"Uji Matcha Chanoka Okumidori","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eOkumidori Matcha\u003c\/strong\u003e is a\u003c\/span\u003e first harvest, \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\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat comes to us from Uji, perhaps the most famous area for tea cultivation in Japan. For hundreds of years, Uji was known for producing the \u003ca title=\"matcha powder\" href=\"https:\/\/nioteas.com\/collections\/matcha-powder\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebest matcha powder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e in Japan, and that reputation still carries on to this day. This tea has been \u003cstrong\u003eshaded for 20 days\u003c\/strong\u003e to create a \u003cstrong\u003erich savory flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e, and because its from the \u003cstrong\u003eOkumidori cultivar\u003c\/strong\u003e, it has\u003cstrong\u003e a smoother\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003emore well-rounded flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e with less \u003cstrong\u003ebitterness\u003c\/strong\u003e. The tea has a tiny but of astringency towards the end, but it is \u003cstrong\u003ewell-balanced by the thick and rich mouthfeel\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat You'll Get with the \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOkumidori Matcha\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\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 does the \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOkumidori Matcha\u003c\/strong\u003e Taste Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e🍵 Great Sweetness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e🍵 Strong Umami Flavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e🍵 Rich Mouthfeel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e🍵 Steamed Vegetable Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow Much Matcha Does the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOkumidori Matcha \u003c\/strong\u003eMake?\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 and farm that produces the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOkumidori Matcha\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis tea comes to us from 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\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis matcha comes to us from the farm of Chanoka in Uji. This tea is grown at an altitude of 400 meters and it is shaded for 20 days to develop the sweet and savory flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow to Prepare the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOkumidori Matcha\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\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\" 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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOkumidori Matcha is Always 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. What are you waiting for to \u003cstrong\u003eshop our\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOkumidori Matcha\u003c\/strong\u003e?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"N-ZiCg direction-ltr align-start para-style-title\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nio Teas","offers":[{"title":"30g","offer_id":40110775369812,"sku":"18-0023","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60g","offer_id":40110775402580,"sku":"19396762","price":68.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/8023\/5849\/files\/nio-teas-uji-matcha-chanoka-okumidori-tin-powder-prepared.webp?v=1739259625"},{"product_id":"matcha-tea-osada-okumidori-40g","title":"Japanese Matcha Tea Osada Okumidori","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\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/nioteas.com\/collections\/ceremonial-matcha\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eceremonial matcha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e finds a great balance between these warmer notes of cereal and wood, as well as the cooler vegetable notes. The tea finishes with a sweet savoriness, similar to that of a Gyokuro. Overall, this tea is very well rounded, incorporating different elements from many Japanese green teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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🍵 Strong, Grassy 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🍵 Hint of Astringency\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e🍵 Steamed Vegetable Notes\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 40 grams of powdered tea, enough to make 40 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 the Osada family in Shizuoka. This is a family owned business, but has turned into a larger scale operation over a few generations. They maintain a higher level of quality control by working with smaller farmers in the village of Isagawa. \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 matcha comes to us from the mountains of Shizuoka, Japans largest tea growing region. The farmers of Osada source their tea leaves from small family farms in the organic village of Isagawa to ensure the tea is made with great attention to detail and absolutely no pesticides. \u003c\/span\u003eWe visited these tea farms in April 2019 to see the fields and factories where it was produced in person.\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\" 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 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\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/nioteas.com\/collections\/samplers\"\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\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"N-ZiCg direction-ltr align-start para-style-title\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nio Teas","offers":[{"title":"40g","offer_id":40110780514388,"sku":"09-1956","price":38.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"80g","offer_id":40110780547156,"sku":"76917941","price":73.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/8023\/5849\/files\/nio-teas-japanese-matcha-tea-osada-okumidori-tin-powder-prepared.webp?v=1739259601"},{"product_id":"matcha-tea-chanoka-yabu-30g","title":"Chanoka Yabukita Matcha","description":"\u003cp\u003eBecause this is a Yabukita Matcha, the \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 has a certain vegetal freshness to it, as well as a dryer finish. The mouthfeel is medium thick, with a soothing quality to it. There are some floral notes with this tea as well as some umami flavors. The matcha has a long milky finish that is quite soothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e What You'll Get\u003c\/strong\u003e\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🍵 Great Sweetness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e🍵 Strong Umami Flavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e🍵 Rich Mouthfeel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e🍵 Steamed Vegetable Notes\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 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. \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 matcha comes to us from the farm of Chanoka in Uji. This tea is grown at an altitude of 400 meters and it is shaded for 20 days to develop the sweet and savory flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow to Prepare 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\" 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 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\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/nioteas.com\/collections\/samplers\"\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\n\u003cp class=\"N-ZiCg direction-ltr align-start para-style-title\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nio Teas","offers":[{"title":"30g","offer_id":40110778974292,"sku":"18-0078","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60g","offer_id":40110779007060,"sku":"71506764","price":68.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/8023\/5849\/files\/nio-teas-chanoka-yabukita-matcha-tin-powder-prepared.webp?v=1739259583"},{"product_id":"premium-matcha-masudaen-30g","title":"Masudaen Makinohara Green Tea","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\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/nioteas.com\/collections\/ceremonial-matcha\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eceremonial matcha\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e begins with a smooth and savory flavor, but it later develops more of these warmer nutty notes. The tea has a thick, velvety mouthfeel to it that you may also notice in the Silver matcha from Chanoka. This tea is strong and heavy, yet smooth and drinkable. You may also notice a light and sweet finish to this tea, with a well developed savory or umami taste, which is well sought after in Japanese green teas.\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, Velvelty mouthfeel\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e🍵 Light Nutty Notes\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e🍵 Steamed Vegetable Notes\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e🍵 Light, Sweet Finish\u003cbr\u003e\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 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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeet the Farmer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the Farm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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 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\" 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 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\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/nioteas.com\/collections\/samplers\"\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\n\u003cp class=\"N-ZiCg direction-ltr align-start para-style-title\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nio Teas","offers":[{"title":"30g","offer_id":40110740996180,"sku":"05-1950","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60g","offer_id":40110741028948,"sku":"24279677","price":64.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/8023\/5849\/files\/nio-teas-masudaen-makinohara-green-tea-pack-powder-prepared.webp?v=1739259618"},{"product_id":"kyoto-matcha-masudaen-30g","title":"Kyoto Matcha Masudaen","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis \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 begins with a strong, sharp vegetal flavor and then is rounded out by these more citrusy and floral notes. If you like a matcha that has a bit more strength to it, this would be a good choice. This matcha lacks the roundness you may find in an Okumidori matcha, but it has that strong grassy and vegetal flavor that the Okumidori matchas do not have.\u003cbr\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🍵 Strong, Grassy 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🍵 Hint of Astringency\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e🍵 Steamed Vegetable Notes\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 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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeet the Farmer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the Farm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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 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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" 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 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 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/nioteas.com\/collections\/samplers\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/nioteas.com\/collections\/samplers\"\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\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"N-ZiCg direction-ltr align-start para-style-title\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nio Teas","offers":[{"title":"30g","offer_id":40110772060244,"sku":"05-1967","price":29.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60g","offer_id":40110772093012,"sku":"11862864","price":56.81,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/8023\/5849\/files\/nio-teas-kyoto-matcha-masudaen-pack-powder-prepared.webp?v=1739259560"},{"product_id":"premium-matcha-chiran-30g","title":"Premium Matcha Chiran Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the first sip, this \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 starts out strong with a smooth sweetness. The mouthfeel is quite thick and weighs heavily on the sides of the tongue. There is no astringency, but rather a full-bodied finish and a lingering umami flavor. This tea is rich, yet smooth, with a velvety feeling to it that is quite pleasant.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\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 Umami Flavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍵 Strong Vegetable Flavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍵 Thicker Mouthfeel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍵 Smooth Velvety 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 30 grams of tea, enough to make 30 bowls of matcha\u003cbr\u003e\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 Prepare 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\" 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":40110780022868,"sku":"197-0012","price":41.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60g","offer_id":40110780055636,"sku":"27475949","price":77.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/8023\/5849\/files\/nio-teas-premium-matcha-chiran-green-tea-tin-powder-prepared.webp?v=1739259614"},{"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":"matcha-zen-sakamoto","title":"Matcha Zen Sakamoto","description":"","brand":"Nio Teas","offers":[{"title":"30g","offer_id":42524509274196,"sku":"01-2499771","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60g","offer_id":42524509306964,"sku":"02-2499772","price":131.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/8023\/5849\/files\/nio-teas-matcha-zen-sakamoto-product-leaves-brewed_af16bc10-be52-4d82-ae15-665e923b0754.webp?v=1762969392"},{"product_id":"matcha-kiwami-sakamoto","title":"Matcha Kiwami Sakamoto","description":"","brand":"Nio Teas","offers":[{"title":"30g","offer_id":42524511076436,"sku":"01-2507123","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60g","offer_id":42524511109204,"sku":"02-2507123","price":87.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/8023\/5849\/files\/nio-teas-matcha-kiwami-sakamoto-product-leaves-brewed_0cc37804-bce2-48d7-9193-41814fff2a83.webp?v=1762969114"},{"product_id":"matcha-kyoto-okumidori-chanoka","title":"Matcha Kyoto Okumidori Chanoka","description":"","brand":"Nio Teas","offers":[{"title":"30g","offer_id":42621702635604,"sku":"18-00118364","price":44.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60g","offer_id":42621702668372,"sku":"18-00118365","price":84.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/8023\/5849\/files\/nio-teas-matcha-kyoto-okumidori-chanoka.webp?v=1761670455"},{"product_id":"oishi-premium-matcha-saemidori","title":"Oishi Premium Matcha Saemidori","description":"","brand":"Nio Teas","offers":[{"title":"30g","offer_id":42623275270228,"sku":"399-008243","price":39.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60g","offer_id":42623275302996,"sku":"399-008244","price":75.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/8023\/5849\/files\/nio-teas-oishi-premium-matcha-saemidori.webp?v=1761733305"},{"product_id":"oishi-ceremonial-matcha-saemidori","title":"Oishi Ceremonial Matcha Saemidori","description":"","brand":"Nio Teas","offers":[{"title":"30g","offer_id":42623298142292,"sku":"399-009012","price":37.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60g","offer_id":42623298175060,"sku":"399-009013","price":71.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0019\/8023\/5849\/files\/nio-teas-oishi-ceremonial-matcha-saemidori.webp?v=1761734775"}],"url":"https:\/\/nioteas.uk\/collections\/brewing-usucha.oembed","provider":"Nio Teas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}