Hachijyu-Hachiya Shincha: An Interview With Akky-san
May 1st of this year marked the first harvest of Obubu’s new tea, and it happened to fall on Hachijyu-Hachiya, […]
Tea Business Cards by Josh 🍵
Joshua Caleb Ang #188 Singapore Instagram: @josh_lloyd_wright The Idea Having tea business cards was an idea by the exceptional Miwako
The World of Wooden Tea Utensils
My beautiful people! Eva here, winter intern #187! I am not yet colloquialy known as spoon lady, but I do
Covering Earth in Forgetful Snow – Assistant Manager Blog by Marcello [Winter 2024]
This season started off with black tea. At least that is how it was supposed to start, given it was
Soft Cheese and Tea Pairings
Soft cheeses, with their delicate textures and buttery flavors, call for equally refined tea pairings that enhance their richness without
Assistant Manager Blog by Alix [Winter 2024]
Hello everyone, Alix here (AM #6) ! In this blog I am writing about my experience of my last quarter
Cooked Pressed Cheese and Tea Pairings
Cooked pressed cheeses, like Comté and Gruyère, develop deep, caramelized flavors through careful aging, making them an exciting partner for
Winter in Japan – Assistant Manager Blog by Mac
As the first signs of winter creep into the valley, the landscape slowly transforms into a serene tapestry of soft
Blue Cheese and Tea Pairings
Known for its pungent aroma and tangy bite, blue cheese can be an intimidating yet rewarding choice for tea pairings.
秋: Assistant Manager Blog by Katrina [Autumn 2024]
Hey hey, Katrina here! I am back! In autumn 2022, I joined Obubu as an intern (#138), and while I
Uncooked Pressed Cheese and Tea Pairings
When you think of cheese, you probably think of wine and bread as good foods to pair it with. While
Assistant Manager Blog by Alix [Autumn 2024]
Hello everyone! Welcome to my third blog about my adventures as an Obubu Assistant Manager! Autumn in rural Japan is
Its A Boba World
Once upon a time, there lived three little seeds. There was a tea seed, a milk seed, and a tapioca
An unexpected party – Assistant Manager Blog by Marcello [Autumn 2024]
My name is Marcello, and I’m from Italy. I recently joined the Assistant Manager Team as its 7th member. I
Cultivating Knowledge: Enjoying the Outdoors in Wazuka
by CC Monett (Intern #183) Instagram: @cc__emx Interning at Obubu Tea Farms this autumn has been a blend of physical
Awabancha Adventures in Shikoku
As the golden colors of autumn spread across the Japanese countryside, there’s a special kind of magic that happens here
Soul of autumn (秋の魂)
Catch the soul of the seasons Through flowers, poems and wagashi … In a book to feel season changes and
Assistant Manager Blog by Alix [Summer 2024]
Hello everyone! You might have read my Spring Blog about my first quarter at Obubu. If you are interested in learning
Christmas baking with Obubu Tea!
Intern #185 Clover Tan When deciding on my project, I was inspired to combine Japanese tea with Christmas desserts, a
2024 National Hand Rolling Competition experience
Hello, staff member Pau here. On the 14th of November, the National Hand Rolling Competition was held in the city
Imagining Tea
Here at Obubu, we often say: “Tea is freedom”. And while it usually denotes the flexibility of brewing parameters, and
Assistant Manager Blog by Pau [Summer season]
After the spring harvest, we had a bit of a downtime from extensive fieldwork like harvesting. Soon after, we switched
Tea History in Depth
An Overview of the Commodity and its Trade in Japan from 538 AD to 2024 AD Jack A. Ryan Obubu
Experimenting with Oolong Tea Processing
Hello, I’m Holden (Intern #179). Getting the chance to work on a tea farm is a unique opportunity, so naturally
Assistant Manager Blog by Pau [Spring season]
Spring is by far the busiest period of the year at the farm. It is high season for tourism, so