How would you describe the internship in three words?
Adventurous, educational, unique
What were your expectations from the internship before you came to Obubu?
I expected to learn everything about tea cultivation, processing and brewing.
Did the internship meet your expectations?
YES!
If you can change anything in the internship, what would it be?
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During which period have you been to Obubu?
March – June
Which year have you been to Obubu?
2019
How was a typical day during your period?
So basically, there were 3 main types of days:
FARMING/PROCESSING – Spending the days in the tea fields either harvesting, shading or weeding and processing the tea in the factory afterwards
TEA TOURS – Host people from all over the world and teach them everything about Japanese teas
INSIDE – Help out with packing and labelling tea, or help one of the staff members with their projects
What was your best memory at Obubu?
I think one of my favorite memories is processing the tea in the factory with Akky-san, Kon-chan and the other interns. And also, the black tea- competition, where we were able to make our own batch of black tea!
What do you do now?
I am currently working on giving tea seminars in Germany.
Did the internship help you to reach your goals?
Definitely brought me closer.