Get 69% off on 30 different types of Japanese green tea plus a clay kyusu teapot! This is the perfect way to introduce yourself to 30 different teas from Nio.
First, you get a traditional clay "Kyusu" teapot that is specifically designed to prepare amazing cups of Japanese green tea. You'll also get to try 30 different green teas from all over Japan. In this sampler, you'll get to experience Sencha, Matcha, Hojicha, gyokuro and stem teas all at the same time. You can compare all these teas together and see which one is the best for you!
Red Kyusu Teapot
If you want to brew Japanese green tea in the traditional way, you must use a Kyusu teapot. This red tokoname kyusu is a great way to start exploring the world of Japanese green tea. It is a glazed teapot so it doesn't disrupt the flavor too much and it has an easy to clean metal sifter around the edges so that the tea leaves don't end up inside your glass. The reason we recommend using the kyusu is that it provides the maximum amount of space for the leaves to open up and fully release their flavor. This teapot can hold 400 milliliters of water
Included in this Sampler
5g Murasaki Sencha: Super green, deep steamed tea from Kagoshima. This fukamushi sencha has a bold full-bodied flavor, with plenty of sweetness and a hint of fruit.
Steep for 45 seconds at 60 degrees C 140 degrees F. Can be steeped 2-3 more times for 20 seconds each
5g Kamairicha Issin: pan-fired green tea from the mountains of Takachiho with a nice roasted flavor with a light cashew nut note.
Steep for 1 minute at 60 degrees C 140 degrees F. Can be steeped 2-3 more times for 20 seconds each
5g Gyokuro Cha Musume: Kagoshima Gyokuro with a straight to the point umami flavor
Steep for 2 minutes at 60 degrees C 140 degrees F. Can be steeped 2-3 more times for 20 seconds each
5g Fukamushi Yamaga: Fruity tasting deep steamed tea from Shizuoka that's also excellent as a cold brew.
Steep for 45 seconds at 60 degrees C 140 degrees F. Can be steeped 2-3 more times for 20 seconds each
5g Kukicha Osada: A stem tea from the mountain village of Isagawa that has a nice hay flavor and a mineral note at the end
Steep for 1 minute at 60 degrees C 140 degrees F. Can be steeped 2-3 more times for 20 seconds each
5g Bancha Masuda: A Shizuoka tea made from more mature tea leaves. Has a pleasant wooden note and can be steeped up to 6 times.
Steep for 1 minute at 75 degrees C 167 degrees F. Can be steeped 4-5 more times for 20 seconds each
5g Henta Okumidori: A mild, single cultivar sencha from Kirishima that has a pleasant fruity note to it
Steep for 1 minute at 75 degrees C 167 degrees F. Can be steeped 2-3 more times for 20 seconds each
5g Gyokuro Cha Meijin: The most premium Gyokuro made from Mr. Sakamoto, extremely sweet and umami with a dense liquor
Steep for 2 minutes at 60 degrees C 140 degrees F. Can be steeped 2-3 more times for 20 seconds each
5g Gyokuro Sasa Hime: A well-balanced blended Gyokuro from Mr. Sakamoto in Kagoshima with a mix of umami, vegetal and sweet.
Steep for 2 minutes at 60 degrees C 140 degrees F. Can be steeped 2-3 more times for 20 seconds each
5g Henta Sencha: A blended Sencha made from 8 different cultivars. The flavors are sweet, umami, grassy, astringent and vegetal.
Steep for 1 minute at 75 degrees C 167 degrees F. Can be steeped 2-3 more times for 20 seconds each
5g Henta Saemidori: A sweet and umami single cultivar sencha with a thick liquor and a bright green color
Steep for 1 minute at 75 degrees C 167 degrees F. Can be steeped 2-3 more times for 20 seconds each
5g Henta Asanoka: A slightly dry, single cultivar sencha with a pleasant cereal note to it
Steep for 1 minute at 75 degrees C 167 degrees F. Can be steeped 2-3 more times for 20 seconds each
5g Karigane Sakamoto: A beautiful stem tea made from the same plant used to produce Gyokuro. Smooth, sweet and fruity tea that makes a great cold brew
Steep for 1 minute at 60 degrees C 140 degrees F. Can be steeped 2-3 more times for 20 seconds each
5g Kukicha Sakamoto: Made with slightly more stems than the Karigane. The tea is light, minerally and it has a slightly fruity note to it
Steep for 1 minute at 60 degrees C 140 degrees F. Can be steeped 2-3 more times for 20 seconds each
5g Nuruki Shincha
The first picked green tea of the spring, with a sweet and savory flavor and a light finish. This tea comes from Chiran, in the far south of Japan.
Steep for 1 minute at 60 degrees C 140 degrees F. Can be steeped 2-3 more times for 20 seconds each
5g Noike Hojicha
Sweeter roasted tea with a mouthwatering sensation and a subtle aftertaste of coffee.
Steep for 1 minute at 80 degrees C 175 degrees F. Can be steeped 2-3 more times for 20 seconds each
5g Kuki Hojicha
Powerful roasted tea made from the stems of the tea plant. This tea is very low in caffeine and delivers a powerful coffee or chocolaty flavor profile
Steep for 1 minute at 80 degrees C 175 degrees F. Can be steeped 2-3 more times for 20 seconds each
5g Kawabataen Hojicha
Very nice roasted green tea from Kawabataen. While most green teas have a sweet, vegetal taste profile, Hojicha picks up taste notes of coffee and chocolate as well as a roasted flavor. This tea sits somewhere in the middle, with darker roasted notes as well as sweet caramel or chocolaty notes.
Steep for 1 minute at 80 degrees C 175 degrees F. Can be steeped 2-3 more times for 20 seconds each
5g Kasugaen Golden Sencha
A powerful, high grade Yabukita Sencha from Mr. Kawaji in Kagoshima. This one is for the true tea lovers!
Steep for 1 minute at 70 degrees C 160 degrees F. Can be steeped 2-3 more times for 20 seconds each
5g Shizuku Sencha
This tea is made by combining sencha leaves with matcha powder, and it is the ultimate green tea for cold brewing! The matcha powder is released into the water to create a cloudy green infusion and a strong, fruity flavor.
Add 5 grams of the shizuku sencha to a glass of water and pour in 200ml of room temperature or cool water. Let the tea sit for 3 hours and enjoy your cold brewed green tea!
5g Gyokuro Genmaicha
Genmaicha is made by combining green tea leaves with toasted rice. What makes this genmaicha unique is that it is made with shaded tea leaves, which produce a sweeter flavor.
Steep for 1 minute at 80 degrees C 175 degrees F. Can be steeped 2-3 more times for 20 seconds each
5g Gyokuro Wakamusha
This is a premium, Okumidori gyokuro from Mr. Sakamoto in Shibushi. The mouthfeel is thick and the flavor is rich, with notes of steamed edamame and seaweed.
Steep for 2 minutes at 60 degrees C 140 degrees F. Can be steeped 2-3 more times for 20 seconds each
2g Matcha Seisui: A stronger, grassier Yabukita Matcha from the Kyoto region. This matcha works better for Matcha lattes
1-1.5g matcha per 150ml water; 80 degrees Celsius 176 degrees Fahrenheit
2g Matcha Koiai: A bold, sweet Gokou Matcha from the region of Shizuoka
1-1.5g matcha per 150ml water; 80 degrees Celsius 176 degrees Fahrenheit
2g Matcha Washimine: A smooth and creamy Okumidori Matcha from Kyoto. This is a great matcha for "koicha", a thicker matcha made during the tea ceremony
1-1.5g matcha per 150ml water; 80 degrees Celsius 176 degrees Fahrenheit
2g Matcha Kakitsubata: A fresh, vegetal Yabukita matcha from the region of Shizuoka. This matcha also works well in a latte
1-1.5g matcha per 150ml water; 80 degrees Celsius 176 degrees Fahrenheit
2g Henta Matcha: A sweet and fresh matcha coming from the Kirishima region in southern Japan
1-1.5g matcha per 150ml water; 80 degrees Celsius 176 degrees Fahrenheit
2g Noike Matcha
A smooth and round Okumidori matcha from the area around Kyoto. This tea has less bitterness than a standard Yabukita Matcha
1-1.5g matcha per 150ml water; 80 degrees Celsius 176 degrees Fahrenheit
2g Chanoka Okumidori Matcha
A smooth and round Okumidori matcha from the area around Uji. This tea has a heavier mouthfeel and less bitterness
1-1.5g matcha per 150ml water; 80 degrees Celsius 176 degrees Fahrenheit
2g Chanoka Silver Matcha
A strong and velvelty premium matcha from the area around Uji. This matcha is heavy on the palate, powerful in its taste profile with very little bitterness.
1-1.5g matcha per 150ml water; 80 degrees Celsius 176 degrees Fahrenheit
How Much Tea Does it Make?
Each packet contains 5 grams of leaf tea, or 2 grams of matcha, enough to make 1 pot or 3 cups. In total, this sampler can make 70 cups of tea
How to Brew it
Leaf Tea: Add 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
Matcha: Add 2 1-2 grams of matcha powder to the bowl and then add in 100-150ml of 160-170 degrees water and whisk the powder into the water using a bamboo whisk or chasen
Very Popular as a Gift
Our fans like to give away our teas on birthdays, weddings and other special days! Our samplers are highly recommended as gifts!
Always Pesticide Free
We 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.
