Meeting Toshiyuki Matsubayashi of Asahiyaki by #145 Jia En
Overlooking the Uji River, Asahiyaki is a pottery studio and gallery shop presently headed by its 16th successive generation of […]
Painting Two Countries with a Chawan by #145 Jia En
As someone who picked up ceramics as a hobby over the last two years during the pandemic, I was enamoured
Life of an Obubu intern, 151 Itsaya Blog#1
[2023年 06月 TO 08月] Hi I’m Itsaya! I’m intern number 151 at Obubu and I will share a little part
The (not so) Secret Life of An Intern – May 2023
Hello desu! This is Jia En and Sarah reporting live from Obubu. You might have seen us trotting around Obubu’s
Assistant Manager blog Jean [2023.06月]
Konnichiwa! Jean here to tell more stories about Obubu Tea Farms. May was busy with the spring harvest. But June
Assistant Manager blog Jean [2023.05月]
Hello everyone! It’s Jean again. On my previous blog post, I shared about my arrival at Obubu in Japan and
Building the Houjicha House
“If today we can enjoy Obubu as it is, it is thanks to all the work of those interns who
Assistant Manager blog WJ Justin [2023.02月~03月]
Hello everyone! It’s me, WJ Justin! Coming back with updates from February to March. It feels like time flies so
Assistant Manager blog Jean [2023.04月]
Hello everyone! My name is Jean, and I am working as an Assistant Manager at Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms in
Hojicha Nama Chocolates
Hi everyone! This is Tran, intern #141, otherwise known as Obubu’s resident professional baker! During my time here at Obubu,
Assistant Manager blog WJ Justin [2022.9月~2023.1月]
Hello everyone! Welcome to my first blog! I’m Justin and you can call me Woo Jae also. Right now,
Wazuka Water : The Prime Water Experiment
Over the last several posts we’ve tested four of Obubu’s teas from all over Japan and all over the world.
Solan & Suntory Water Experiments
Hi! The Tea Potato this week! And nothing has caught on fire. We will always consider that a win. The
Acqua Panna & Kuju’s Water Experiments
Hi! It’s the Tea Potato again and welcome back! Today is a very exciting day for me in terms of
People of Wazuka: Wazuka Mayor Tadao Hori
As a town with an over 800 year history of tea cultivation, Wazuka is a special place. We are lucky
People of Wazuka: Shouhouji Head Abbot Tetsudo Ozeki
Shouhouji is one of Wazuka’s beautiful temples, known for its red fall leaves. Recently, I had the privilege of speaking
Tea Adventures of Current Interns
Justin, Patrick, Katrina, Hannah, Alex, and Satomi-san here! During our internship, we went on several trips and tea-related festivals and
Crystal Geyser & O.S. 99 Experiments
Intern Tea Potato here with even more water experiments! The Waters The two waters we’ll be experimenting with this
People of Wazuka: Toshi-san
Japanese sweets and tea are often served together. The connection between Obubu Tea Farms and Midoriya’s Toshimasa-san also runs deep.
Online Tea Education – Different Types of Japanese Tea and Brewing Session
During this hour long course we will look at the different kinds of Japanese Tea and where in Japan they
Online Tea Education – What is Aracha and Brewing Session
During this hour long course we will start with an introduction to Aracha and its place in the Japanese Tea
Online Tea Education – How is Matcha made and Brewing Session
During this hour long course we will start with an introduction to Matcha Production and it’s processing before moving on
Online Tea Education – Intro
Course Topics Available Topics How to Brew the Perfect Cup of Japanese Tea, Sencha How is Matcha Made & Brewing
Online Tea Education – How to brew a perfect cup of Japanese Tea : Sencha
During this hour long course we will start with an introduction to Sencha Green Tea and it’s history before moving
Mt. Fuji and Evian Tea Experiments
Hello hello hello! Tea Intern, the Tea Potato, here! We’re going to start a really fun and interesting journey today.