AM Blog by Mari – Feb-March 2025
Hi everyone, welcome to my first AM blog page! So excited to be writing it finally! Presentations first! I’m Marilena, […]
May Tea News: Handpicking for Kansai Ichi! 🌱
On May 4th, Obubu hosted a handpicking event for the Kansai Tea Competition! Obubu staff, assistant managers, interns, and volunteers
Assistant Manager Blog by Nicole – Beginning to Thaw (Early Spring 2025)
Helloooooo everyone and welcome to my first Assistant Manager blog! My name is Nicole and I am Assistant Manager #10
Assistant Manager Blog by Mia: Seeding
February – April 2025 Hi! My name is Mia, and I’m Assistant Manager #9 at Obubu! Welcome to the first
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Exploring the Art of Photography and Tea Farming: A Journey Through Light and Leaf
Photography, in all its forms, has been a lifelong passion of mine. From the tactile experience of darkroom work to
Assistant Manager Blog by Sarah [2023.09月 – 2024.09月]
One year as an Assistant Manager at Obubu みなさん こんにちわ! This is Sarah and, together with Pau, I joined Obubu
Assistant Manager Blog by Alix [Spring 2024]
Hello everyone ! My name is Alix and I am Assistant Manager #6 at Obubu. I come from the North-West of
Assistant Manager Blog by Pau [Winter season]
After the Autumn harvest, and having had the chance to process the autumn moon tea and plenty of Bancha, we
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
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
Assistant Manager Blog by Pau [Autumn season]
Hello, my name is Pau, one of the new assistant managers here at Obubu. This is my first monthly journal