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
Dessert Ideas: Matcha Truffles
Matcha truffles? Much has been already said about matcha’s numerous health benefits. If the antioxidant properties or caffeine dose is
Matcha Chia Pudding
Matcha Chia Pudding (serves one or two people) Increase the benefitsthat Matcha is provides by combining the green gold with
A New approach to Japanese Tea and a Chai Latte Recipe
The first thought that comes to everybody’ s mind when hearing ‘Japanese tea’ is an emerald green tea, natural in
Lahpet Thoke- A Tea Salad from Myanmar
At Obubu, we’re very fond of our tea experiments. Therefore, at every tea tour we all enjoy a beautiful Kabuse
Keeping tea for a special moment?
Do you know these thoughts: “Should I have those chocolates? They were so expensive so let’s wait for a special
Hand Picking and Rolling Autumn Sencha
Last week, we held our tri-annual tea picking and rolling event at Obubu to celebrate the beginning of the autumn
Kombucha for Japan
‘The tea of immortality’ – the name given to Kombucha back in ancient China during the Tsin dynasty (B.C. 211),
The Best Japanese Iced Tea Recipe
Homemade iced tea is the perfect summer drink for those warm evenings in the garden, sharing with guests at barbecues
Summer Sencha
Illuminated by the mangetsu, the beloved full moon, we made our way down to the factory to witness the processing
Tea in Fukushima, Then and Now…
Four years ago, Obubu traveled to Fukushima as part of a Caravan of Support for the victims of the April
First Shincha of the year
八十八夜 Hachijuhachiya is the 88th night since the beginning of spring, according to the traditional Japanese lunar calendar. It falls in the last
Taiwan Tour – 18th-21st February 2016
From February 18th till 21st the Obubu domestic team including Kayo, Momo and Youhei went on a short trip to
Spring in bloom, time for sweet sakura cha
The blossom of cherry trees is the national flower of Japan and a symbol of the country’s uniqueness. The custom
Genmaicha- and Hojicha Pasta
for 4 portions 3 cups (approximately 400 g) of plain flour 1 cup (approximately 250 ml) of water 3 tbsp
How is Japanese sencha tea hand-processed?
After Akkisan, Obubu’s President and farmer took part in the 宇治茶製法手もみ技術大会 ‘Uji Tea Tea Rolling Competition’ and became 2nd together
Tasseography- The spiritual side of Chagara
Have you asked yourself what the future brings ? Can you influence your destiny? Did you ever consider your life
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Quick Intro to Japanese Tea Ceremony Utensils
The Tea Ceremony, or Chanoyu, is a Japanese cultural art as well as a philosophy and spiritual discipline. Chanoyu, literally