From Japan,to you.

At Nio Teas, it is our mission to find the best green tea in Japan, grown without pesticides, and share it with people all around the world. In doing so, we strive to tell the story of the incredible farmers that produce the tea, sharing their values and insights with our community.

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Nio Teas' CEO in a blue jacket stands outdoors talking to an older man in a white shirt, with a lush green tea plantation and forested hills in the background.

2018

The Beginning
During a trip to Japan, Oliver discovered an exceptional green tea. Its vibrant green color and sweet, savory flavor left a lasting impression.
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2018

From Japan to Europe
He brought a few packs of tea back to Europe and introduced Japanese green tea to local customers at a farmers' market in his hometown.
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2019

From a Farmers' Market to a Growing Community
The unique taste and beautiful assortment quickly captured the attention of tea lovers. What started small soon grew into an online business, reaching thousands of people around the world.
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2019

Direct Partnerships with Farmers
We work directly with tea farmers in Japan, building long-term relationships based on trust, respect and a shared commitment to quality and sustainability.

Today

From Japan, to You
Today, Nio Teas brings high-quality Japanese green tea to tea lovers around the world. We are honored to share the traditions, knowledge and craftsmanship of Japan with every cup.

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Our Values

When we source green tea in Japan, there are 3 things we look for: 
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Taste of Japan

First, the taste of the tea needs to be incredible. We get to taste hundreds of different teas from all over the country, so we can really be picky when it comes to selecting our favorites. Our customers tend to like teas that are on smoother and sweeter side, so this is what we mostly look for.
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Sustainable Growing

Second, the tea needs to be produced in a sustainable way. We only select tea that is grown without the use of pesticides or chemicals. We also take the time to walk around the tea fields, and see what kind of ecosystem the tea farmers are creating. We believe it’s important for the land to not only produce great tea, but also be a home for the local wildlife as well.
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Farmer Partnership

Finally, we like to work with farmers who are not afraid to try new things. One of our favorite things to do is learn about the unique techniques used by farmers to produce the best possible tea. Every farmer has their own recipe for organic fertilizer and every farmer processes the tea leaves slightly differently. Of course they would all consider their own method to be the best, so we’ll just let the customer decide which they like most!
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The Farmers

The tea farmers we work with in Japan are some of the kindest people we have ever met. They invite us to their farms, and in many cases into their family homes, to teach us about different types of Japanese green teas. All they ask in return is that we share their story with the world. Part of our mission is to educate people about all the work that goes into making the best green teas, and why quality makes a difference. We believe that it is important for the next generation of tea drinkers to be informed about what true quality looks like, so that we can keep these traditions alive for years to come.

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