tasting tea, a sensory journey
Tea tasting is an art form. We use our senses to observe a tea’s characteristics and notes and to differentiate […]
Interns
Get Your Obubu Stamp
For my intern project, I decided to make a hand-carved stamp. I thought it would be fun to have a
Kissaten Obubu: Building a Signature Drink
Hi, it’s Mariah, intern #211, and as I take a seat in my third cafe of the afternoon during a
Reflect with tea / お茶と一緒に考える 🍵
Kamusta, Kia ora and こんにちは！ I’m Stefanee, intern #214 of the Autumn batch. One of the things I love about
Summer Internship 2026
Hey hey!! Thinking about joining our team for a spring/summer or summer internship? Then you’re in the right place—we’ve got your
Kouyouka, the aroma of autumn leaves. Autumn white pressed tea.
Introduction Kouyouka — “the aroma of autumn leaves” — was born from my love for the tea fields of Wazuka.During
Interviewing Obubu Artisans
Intern project by #207 Andreas Fuji (Denmark) I will be speaking about my Obubu project, which was interviewing the four
Odds and Ends
Intern Project: Fixing and Repairing an Assortment of Areas Around the Farm My intern project evolved a bit from my
Who am I: Matcha or Maccha?
The journey of Japanese tea terms into foreign languages is a fascinating example of cross-cultural exchange, with a fair share
From Leaf To Leaf: Papermaking out of Tea
A study on the possibiliteas to upcycle tea leaves in the process of paper making (Summer 2025) Hey there my dear
Spiritual Roots of Japanese Tea
How to use this guide You may follow the story chronologically, from its roots to its buds, or choose your
Obubu’s Merch – Intern Blog by Mai #202
I spent the summer of 2025 at a small tea farm called Obubu, nestled in the countryside village of Wazuka,
Obubu Field Hanko
During my internship at Obubu, I wanted to bring a little piece of Japanese culture into our tea fields. In
Find the tea for you on the Obubu Tea Quest!
Izzy Intern #200 From the UK Instagram: izzys_tea_notes The Idea For my project, I had the idea to create a
Find Your Next Favourite Obubu Tea
Do you need help choosing your next brew? Then you are in the right place. This is Zehra (intern #196),
Tea Calendar
Hello everyone! My name is Garance (Gahonceee) and I am intern #199 here at Obubu. Spring batch from April to
Cha(ta)mago! – Japanese Tea Eggs
“Tea Eggs,” sometimes called “Marbled Eggs,” are a beloved Chinese snack that has been enjoyed for centuries. Over time, the
The Inspiration Behind a Tea House Owner and a Tea Label Designer
Being here at Obubu, you meet all sorts of talented, inspirational people from around the world. Whether they be guests
Art of Tea Dyeing
Hello! This is Cara, intern #189. My background is in food science with an interest in sustainability! In my eyes,
Tea Baking with Sourdough
Alexandra #193GermanyInstagram: @xalexty With this post, I want to share a little bit about my sourdough journey here at Obubu
Pottery Of The Earth
Bio: Hozan Tanii, a third-generation potter based in Shigaraki, is recognized as one of the leading innovators of Shigaraki-yaki ceramics.
Tea Business Cards by Josh 🍵
Joshua Caleb Ang #188 Singapore Instagram: @josh_lloyd_wright The Idea Having tea business cards was an idea by the exceptional Miwako
The World of Wooden Tea Utensils
My beautiful people! Eva here, winter intern #187! I am not yet colloquialy known as spoon lady, but I do
Its A Boba World
Once upon a time, there lived three little seeds. There was a tea seed, a milk seed, and a tapioca
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