Why not make Wakocha?
Hey there fellow tea lovers, my name is Till, Intern number #175 and I am currently taking part in a […]
Hojicha White Chocolate Cheesecake Pairings
After making the Hojicha White chocolate cheesecake we tasted 4 different teas to find the perfect pairing. Sencha of the
Processing your own oolong!
At first glance, handmade tea is very intimidating. In Wazuka, hand-picked and hand-rolled tea are the most expensive senchas in
Autumn Wagashi（秋の和菓子） by #165 Kia
A natural phenomenon as spectacular as the sakura of springtime is the coming of the Japanese autumn leaves, or kôyô
Lost in the Kodos
Hi! Hello! Intern #171, Patrick here! During the week at Obubu, we were busy either framming, leading tea tours, or
Summer Wagashi（夏の和菓子）by #165 Kia
Summer in Japan can be intense, to say the least. The high temperatures and harsh humidity are brutal. Nonetheless, we
Wagashi Workshop 和菓子つくり体験 by #170 Kali
Wagashi (和菓子) are traditional Japanese sweets that are typically paired with matcha. There are various types of Wagashi, distinguished by
Birds of Wazuka by #167 Lana
Hello, my name is Lana and I am intern #167. I came to Wazuka and Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms at
Hojicha Latte and Syrup
You may or may not have had the pleasure of drinking a Hojicha Latte (if you haven’t, I highly recommend
Spring Wagashi（春の和菓子）by #165 Kia
In spring, Japan is steadily covered in a blanket of pink. From late March to early May, cherry blossoms decorate
Sipping Success: The Art of Signage for Small Tea Businesses
Ah, the tale of the old signs The Wazuka rain may have been our ally in nurturing our tea crops,
Hojicha White Chocolate Cheesecake
As an avid tea drinker, and amateur baker, I knew I wanted to experiment with adding tea to my baking.
Winter Wagashi（冬の和菓子）by #165 Kia
Winter is a time when we need countless cups of hot tea. It goes without saying at this point that
Assistant Manager Blog by Mac [2024.04月]
Hi! I’m Mac :) My journey with Obubu Tea Farms began in 2015 when I was accepted as an intern
An Intern’s Guide to Seasonal Enjoyment and Japanese Sweets by #165 Kia
Hello, fellow tea lovers! My name is Kirstine, but I usually go by Kia when I find myself in Japan.
Volunteering at Obubu as a Senior High School Student
At Obubu we are looking for someone who … Is it me they are talking about?! Let me introduce myself!
The Kyobancha Harvest
What a first day in the field for the new Interns Obubu! At 9 o’clock this morning, Kali, Kamiko, Lana,
Japanese Summer Internship
Hello everyone, Jean here! I’m an Assistant Manager at Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms and I am notably in charge of
Life of an Obubu Intern, 163 Jason
Introduction Hi everyone! My name is Jason, and I am intern number 163 here at Obubu Tea. I’m from the
Autumn Season Internship Recap by Gabrielle
Konnichiwa!! This is Gabrielle (intern #161). Sadly, it is my last week here at Obubu.. Where has the time gone?!
Assistant Manager blog Sarah [2023.12月]
Hello again! Hope you are all staying warm in this winter month! Sarah here writing about flowers, for the month
Making Black Tea by Hand
Hello! I’m Cameron, intern #160, here to tell you about how I got the chance to make my own black
Japanese Traditional Tea Garments
My name is Emma, intern #162, from Denmark.During my time at Obubu and Japan my interest for the Japanese culture
Elvira and Gabrielle’s Adventures in Japan
Hello everyone! Gabrielle & Elvira here! We traveled a lot during our three months living in Japan and wanted to
Tea Blending Guide
Tea blending is one of the most involved activities anybody can engage in when it comes to tea. It can