Kyobancha
Kyobancha is a green tea that is unique to the Kyoto region. I was fortunate enough able to experience this […]
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Matcha Pt.3: What is Matcha?
For the last two weeks, I have talked about matcha tea ceremonies, matcha tea utensils, and now it is finally
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Matcha Pt.2: Obon Temae Matcha Utensils
Last week, I had a chance to see a tea ceremony and try portions of it out! This week, I
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Matcha Pt.1: Nodate Tea Ceremony in Wazuka
As part of my trip to Japan, one thing I wanted to experience was a tea ceremony! Luck
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Comparing Seasonal Sencha Green Teas
Last week, I wrote about shaded (Kabuse) green teas and I said that I would talk about unshaded (Roji) teas
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Comparing Shaded Japanese Green Teas
Last week, I started TEA 101, and the goal of the series is to share what I am learning about
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Guide to Common Japanese Green Teas
Since I am living at Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms in Japan, it seemed most fitting to start a series focused
Adventures In Tea!, Japanese Tea
Chakabuki Event
Over the weekend, I was able to take part in a Chakabuki here in Wazuka! A chakabuki, in short, is
Adventures in Tea! Issue 4: Conclusion (For Now?)
Hi everyone! My name is Jessica, and I’m the author/illustrator for Adventures in Tea! Thank you to everyone for reading
Adventures in Tea! Issue 3: Ban and the Fairy
Illustrated and written by Jessica Ye Japanese Version Here! 日本語版はこちらです！→ https://www.obubu.net/oblog/28650.html
Adventures In Tea! Issue 2: What is Umami?
Japanese Version Here 日本語版はこちら: https://www.obubu.net/oblog/28393.html
Tea Ware: Modern Western Tea Wares and Japanese Tea
More and more individuals are becoming enchanted by the Japanese tea room and ceremony service. Chado (the Japanese tea ceremony)
Tea Ware: Chawan, Houhin, and Kyusu
There are many ways to make tea, and just as many kinds of teapots. Today we’re going to talk about
The 88th Day: Spring tea picking tradition!
Hachijuu-Hachiya, the 88th Day 八十八夜 The 88th day of traditional Japanese calendar, which falls right around May 1st or 2nd,
Tea Cultivars: All About the Plant!
During tea tours, we are often asked whether there are different types of plants for different teas. Read on for
Exploring Wazuka: Shrines and Temples
Shrines and temples are everywhere in Japan, from the huge buddha at Todaiji in Nara to tiny Jizo statues along
Introduction to Wakoucha: Japanese Black Tea
As we’ve seen in the “What’s in a Name?” blog series, Japan is famous for producing green tea in great
What’s in a Name? Part III: Bancha & Hojicha
Are you ready for part 3?! Here come bancha and hojicha! Bancha 番茶 The character for ban includes the characters
What’s in a Name? Part II: Gyokuro & Kukicha
Welcome back to our blog series on tea names! Today, we’ll cover gyokuro and kukicha. Gyokuro 玉露 Gyokuro, meaning
What’s in a Name? Part I: Matcha, Tencha, and Sencha
Hello everyone! This week’s post is the first section of a series on Japanese tea names. If you’ve ever been
Organic Tea: A Brief Overview
Today’s post is about organic tea. What makes a tea organic? What are the implications for farmers and tea drinkers?
Wazuka: 800 Years of Tea
Today’s post is about the history of tea in Wazuka, the beautiful hometown of Obubu, where all our teas are
Japanese tea & dessert pairings
Pairings with Japanese tea and desserts exist albeit uncommon. Matcha is a popular choice for many although the variety that
The Calendar of Tea Fields
Tea fields are spectacular sights regardless of season. During spring, vivid green, well-manicured rows of tea plants look beautiful with