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 In this episode, we compare a Gokou matcha from Shizuoka with a Okumidori matcha from Chiran to see how the flavor differs, and which one you might prefer.

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 In this episode, we compare 2 very different Saemidori senchas from different farmers in Kyoto and Kirishima

Get a free teapot when you try 30 different samples of Japanese green tea: https://nioteas.com/products/red-teapot-mega-sampler  In this episode, we take a viewer suggestion and add more teabags to a teacup to see if it compensates for the lack of flavor. As you will see, while quantity does make a difference, quality is far more important.

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In this episode, we take a viewer suggestion and try to make a bowl of matcha with a spoon instead of a whisk. As you will see, there are a few problems with this that make the drinking experience unpleasant.

In this episode, we try to make our own teabags filled with premium Japanese green tea and see how close it gets to tea prepared in loose leaf form.

In this episode, we try to roast our own tea leaves at home to make a delicious Hojicha

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In this episode, we test whether or not you can make a good bowl of matcha in the blender. We also see how it works for a matcha latte by adding in some oatmilk!

In this episode, we explore the area around Kyoto to track down the origins of green tea in Japan

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In this episode, we taste a couple of different hojicha teas alongside milk and dark chocolate to see which pairs the best. We find that the darker roasted hojicha teas pair best with dark chocolate and the lighter ones pair well with milk chocolate.

In this episode, we compare two different Saemidori matchas to see just how different the color and the taste can be