NATURECARE.LIFE X NIKO NEKO Limited-Edition Tasting Box
Presenting 100% vegan, freeze-dried Japanese tea chufa cubes for individuals who take snacking seriously.
From the finest artisanal green tea to the slightly robust roasted green tea, each selection is distinct yet seamlessly cohesive; meticulously crafted to satisfy and exceed your expectations.
Every tasting box consists of:
1 x Aluminium Vacuum Bag
1 x Box with Lid
1 x Message / Product Card
1 x Zero Cubes Ajisai Matcha (50g)
1 x Zero Cubes Mokuren Genmaicha (50g)
1 x Zero Cubes Tsubaki Houjicha (50g)
Individual bottles are now available for purchase.
At NATURECARE.LIFE, every decision and every product is made with a purpose — to give you what your body needs, in the most natural, creative, and non-invasive manner.
With a deeply rooted ethos of modern minimalism, NIKO NEKO aspires to interweave traditional Japanese tea into contemporary times with great harmony and tranquility.
This rare collaboration which studies the balance between holistic nutrition and gastronomy in future foods, engineered via the very techonology used for creating space foods.
ZERO CUBES AJISAI MATCHA
ゼロキューブ紫陽花抹茶
ARTISAN GREEN TEA CHUFA CUBES
An exemplary union of sweet liquid of chufa and a unique blend of two different tea cultivars — Yabukita and Sayamakaori — grown in the land of Yame, the island situated furthest to the south in Japan. Introduces an effusion of sweet, soybean-like fragrance; followed by a subdued, nutty umami; and ends with a slight, lingering note of bitterness. Intensifies with every cube.
Tasting notes: Fresh-cut grass, corn, nectar, vanilla.
ZERO CUBES MOKUREN GENMAICHA
ゼロキューブ木蓮玄米茶
ROASTED BROWN RICE + SHADED GREEN TEA CHUFA CUBES
Features a delicate powder blend of traditional roasted brown rice Genmai and Niko Neko’s very own signature shaded green tea Kabusecha. Each cube encapsulates the sweetness of chufa, toastiness of genmai, and elevated umaminess of matcha; evoking a sense of nostalgia, warmth, and belonging as it melts.
Tasting notes: Japanese rice cracker senbei, seaweed, roasted soybean flour kinako, nectar.
ZERO CUBES TSUBAKI HOUJICHA
ゼロキューブ椿焙じ茶
ROASTED GREEN TEA CHUFA CUBES
An artisanal green tea variant which employs highly specific roasting techniques to develop a sublime, multi-dimensional flavour profile. Unlike its preceding attributes, roasted green tea Houjicha boasts smoky, slightly robust, yet well-rounded earthy tones. Infused in sweet liquid of chufa, it transforms into a rich, candy-like, and savoury treat while possessing a relatively lower caffeine level — fitting for individuals with caffeine sensitivity.
Tasting notes: Chrysanthemum petals, toasted barley, roasted white sesame, caramel, cream.
THE ALUMINIUM BAG
VACUUM-SEALED; SILK-SCREENED
Swathed in a silvery cyberpunk-inspired soft shell, the tasting box bore similar likes of gigantic space food and MREs; somewhat masculine and sterile-looking. The use of such classic material and packing method (though more a gimmick in this instance) implicates our long-time approach in food development to ensure zero contamination and maximum freshness.
THE BOX AND LID
FSC-CERTIFIED; 300GSM; BLIND-EMBOSSED
Slit the bag open, we reveal a pristine box constructed using 300gsm FSC-certified paper with an uncoated surface and texture resembling traditional Japanese paper (washi, 和紙). Blind inscriptions adorn the surface, its visibility metamorphosing subtly with different light and angles. As an ode to the craftsmanship spirit upheld by the collaborators, the box was designed to exude understated uber-luxury and natural aesthetics.
THE MESSAGE / PRODUCT CARD
FSC-CERTIFIED; 300GSM
A notched card made of the same 300gsm FSC-certified paper rests inside, allowing one to take a breather before plummeting into the focal point.
On the front, the card flaunts a vast space in an alluring shade of forest green intended for any handwritten messages. Information on serving suggestions, features and characteristics of each tea variant occupy the back of the card.
A high-opacity white paint marker has been specifically purposed for this particular feature, allowing us to beautiful, contrasting texts.
PERSONALISE IT, MAKE IT YOURS
COMPLIMENTARY FOR EVERY PURCHASE
We believe no human beings are made identical, hence personalisation is highly valued and executed here.
For every tasting box you purchase, we will honour your request by offering special touches should you decide to gift it to a special someone, or yourself (why not?).
LIST OF INGREDIENTS
ZERO CUBES AJISAI MATCHA
Freeze-dried chufa, green tea powder blend (Ajisai matcha powder from Niko Neko Matcha), soluble fibre.
ZERO CUBES MOKUREN GENMAICHA
Freeze-dried chufa, roasted brown rice and shaded green tea fine blend (Mokuren genmaicha powder from Niko Neko Matcha), soluble fibre.
ZERO CUBES TSUBAKI HOUJICHA
Freeze-dried chufa, roasted green tea powder (Tsubaki houjicha powder from Niko Neko Matcha), soluble fibre.
NUTRITION FACTS
AJISAI MATCHA / MOKUREN GENMAICHA / TSUBAKI HOUJICHA
Calories: ~38kcal
Total Fat: 1g; 1% DV
Total Carb: ~10g (4% DV)
Fibre: 6g (21% DV)
Total Sugars: 2g
Inclu. Added Sugars: 0g (0% DV)
Protein: 1g (2% DV)
*All values are stated based on serving size of 13g (approx. 1/4 bottle).
NET WEIGHT
AJISAI MATCHA / MOKUREN GENMAICHA / TSUBAKI HOUJICHA
50g per bottle.
SERVING SUGGESTION
QUANTITY; WHEN AND HOW TO ENJOY
There are no rules when it comes to our Zero Cubes snack cubes. Just pop them in to your mouth, whenever and wherever.
For the best experience, we recommend to start with Ajisai matcha and end with Tsubaki houjicha. Munch partially and savour it while it melts.
STORAGE
STORAGE METHOD; BEST BEFORE DATE
Store in a cool and dry place, with content sealed within at all times. Avoid contact with moisture to prevent hardening.
Best before September 2023. Once opened, we recommend to consume within 3-4 days for best taste.