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
Sophie’s insights on Tea in Britain
We were pleased to welcome intern #147 Sophie this summer 2023. Sophie is from the United-Kingdom and is giving us
Carrot cupcakes with genmaicha frosting
Intern #156 Maren shares a recipe for carrot cupcakes with genmaicha frosting, featuring Obubu’s genmaicha cooking powder
Life of an Obubu Intern 151 Itsaya #2
[2023年 06 月] My first month at Obubu is finished! It went by so fast! During this month, I have
Tea & Food Pairing, Part 3: Mugwort Pound Cake with Kinako Crumble
Intern #150 Yena concludes her tea and food pairing blog post series with a delicious mugwort pound cake recipe
Food & Tea Pairing, Part 2: Yuzu Olive Oil Cake
In part 2 of this food and tea pairing series, Yena shares her yuzu olive oil cake recipe and some tea pairing suggestions.