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
What About Aracha?
If you search how to assess tea quality, one of the criteria you will find is a uniform, deep green colour
Dessert Ideas: Matcha Truffles
Matcha truffles? Much has been already said about matcha’s numerous health benefits. If the antioxidant properties or caffeine dose is
Matcha Chia Pudding
Matcha Chia Pudding (serves one or two people) Increase the benefitsthat Matcha is provides by combining the green gold with
A New approach to Japanese Tea and a Chai Latte Recipe
The first thought that comes to everybody’ s mind when hearing ‘Japanese tea’ is an emerald green tea, natural in
Lahpet Thoke- A Tea Salad from Myanmar
At Obubu, we’re very fond of our tea experiments. Therefore, at every tea tour we all enjoy a beautiful Kabuse
Keeping tea for a special moment?
Do you know these thoughts: “Should I have those chocolates? They were so expensive so let’s wait for a special
Hand Picking and Rolling Autumn Sencha
Last week, we held our tri-annual tea picking and rolling event at Obubu to celebrate the beginning of the autumn
Kombucha for Japan
‘The tea of immortality’ – the name given to Kombucha back in ancient China during the Tsin dynasty (B.C. 211),
The Best Japanese Iced Tea Recipe
Homemade iced tea is the perfect summer drink for those warm evenings in the garden, sharing with guests at barbecues
Summer Sencha
Illuminated by the mangetsu, the beloved full moon, we made our way down to the factory to witness the processing
Tea in Fukushima, Then and Now…
Four years ago, Obubu traveled to Fukushima as part of a Caravan of Support for the victims of the April
First Shincha of the year
八十八夜 Hachijuhachiya is the 88th night since the beginning of spring, according to the traditional Japanese lunar calendar. It falls in the last
Spring in bloom, time for sweet sakura cha
The blossom of cherry trees is the national flower of Japan and a symbol of the country’s uniqueness. The custom
Genmaicha- and Hojicha Pasta
for 4 portions 3 cups (approximately 400 g) of plain flour 1 cup (approximately 250 ml) of water 3 tbsp
How is Japanese sencha tea hand-processed?
After Akkisan, Obubu’s President and farmer took part in the 宇治茶製法手もみ技術大会 ‘Uji Tea Tea Rolling Competition’ and became 2nd together
Tasseography- The spiritual side of Chagara
Have you asked yourself what the future brings ? Can you influence your destiny? Did you ever consider your life
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Quick Intro to Japanese Tea Ceremony Utensils
The Tea Ceremony, or Chanoyu, is a Japanese cultural art as well as a philosophy and spiritual discipline. Chanoyu, literally
How to Store Tea Properly
Part of enjoying tea culture is the anticipation of opening a new packet of tea. With the opening of the
REJUVENATE YOUR 5 BEAUTY WITH USED TEA LEAVES
Caring about our own beauty is somehow a part of human nature (I can’t help it too). Being well aware