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
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,
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?!
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
Assistant Manager blog Sarah [2023.11月]
みなさん こんにちわ! This is Sarah, and for the month of November I would like to write about a very special
Cycling guide around Wazuka and Kansai
Hello everyone welcomes to our cycling guide of Wazuka, we’ll provide you with essential information about the best cycling routes,
Talking tea: Tea words & Obubu’s tea names
Intern #156 Maren explores some common tea words and shares the stories behind some of Obubu’s tea names
Assistant Manager blog Sarah [2023.10月]
On a cold Thursday evening of October, as we entered Nakai Sensei’s tearoom, Sara, Jean and I noticed an unfamiliar
Life of an Obubu Intern 151 Itsaya #3
My third month at Obubu! Oh nooo it is my last blog post!! Time goes by too quickly! We have