Japanese Tea Workshops in London 18th November, 2017
London is always bubbling with tea, and so going there always feels like coming home. This year we could add […]
Japanese Tea Workshops in Berlin 16th-17th November, 2017
The stop in Berlin this year was the first for Obubu. We really wanted to come once we have heard
Japanese Tea Events in Madrid 13th-14th November, 2017
This year the Obubu Europe Tour starts in Madrid. With the help of our friend and Obubu internship alumni Anna,
Tea Ware: Modern Western Tea Wares and Japanese Tea
More and more individuals are becoming enchanted by the Japanese tea room and ceremony service. Chado (the Japanese tea ceremony)
Tea Ware: Chawan, Houhin, and Kyusu
There are many ways to make tea, and just as many kinds of teapots. Today we’re going to talk about
The 88th Day: Spring tea picking tradition!
Hachijuu-Hachiya, the 88th Day 八十八夜 The 88th day of traditional Japanese calendar, which falls right around May 1st or 2nd,
Tea Cultivars: All About the Plant!
During tea tours, we are often asked whether there are different types of plants for different teas. Read on for
Exploring Wazuka: Shrines and Temples
Shrines and temples are everywhere in Japan, from the huge buddha at Todaiji in Nara to tiny Jizo statues along
Introduction to Wakoucha: Japanese Black Tea
As we’ve seen in the “What’s in a Name?” blog series, Japan is famous for producing green tea in great
What’s in a Name? Part III: Bancha & Hojicha
Are you ready for part 3?! Here come bancha and hojicha! Bancha 番茶 The character for ban includes the characters
What’s in a Name? Part II: Gyokuro & Kukicha
Welcome back to our blog series on tea names! Today, we’ll cover gyokuro and kukicha. Gyokuro 玉露 Gyokuro, meaning
What’s in a Name? Part I: Matcha, Tencha, and Sencha
Hello everyone! This week’s post is the first section of a series on Japanese tea names. If you’ve ever been
Organic Tea: A Brief Overview
Today’s post is about organic tea. What makes a tea organic? What are the implications for farmers and tea drinkers?
Wazuka: 800 Years of Tea
Today’s post is about the history of tea in Wazuka, the beautiful hometown of Obubu, where all our teas are
Japanese Tea Workshops in Barcelona 10th-11th March, 2017
This was our third time to visit Barcelona and all thanks to Mateo – the Cofounder for the Hidden Café
Japanese Tea Events in Antwerp on 17th-18th March, 2017
Our event in Antwerp was probably the most unique this year – it was a unique collaboration between Japanese tea
Japanese Tea Events in Oxford 6th March, 2017
Oxford is one of those places that you want to come back again and again. Especially that we get to
Japanese Tea Workshops in Madrid on 8th-9th March, 2017
Madrid surprised us again by how many people wanted to learn about Japanese tea! With the help of our past
Japanese Tea Workshops in Milan 12th-13th March, 2017
We love going to Milan, as we are always very warmly welcomed by Barbara and Steven, who run La Teiera
Japanese Tea Event In Copenhagen 16th March, 2017
This was the first time for Obubu to visit Copenhagen. That is all thanks to our friend and the founder
Japanese Tea Workshops in Hague 19th-20th March, 2017
Hague is one of our favorite places to visit on the world tours, because we are always met by a
Matcha and Sencha Workshops in London 4th-5th March, 2017
Every year London welcomes us differently. This year we got to collaborate with the UK Tea Academy as Jane Petigrew
Japanese tea & dessert pairings
Pairings with Japanese tea and desserts exist albeit uncommon. Matcha is a popular choice for many although the variety that
The Calendar of Tea Fields
Tea fields are spectacular sights regardless of season. During spring, vivid green, well-manicured rows of tea plants look beautiful with
What About Aracha?
If you search how to assess tea quality, one of the criteria you will find is a uniform, deep green colour