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Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms Blog
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The Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms Blog is dedicated to sharing the passion and knowledge of tea cultivation and production. Founded by Akihiro Kita in 2004, the blog provides insights into the world of Japanese tea, including farming practices, tea processing techniques, and the cultural significance of tea in Kyoto. Readers can expect articles about tea tasting, tea tours, and the farm's..
Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms Blog
1w ago
Hello, I am Kyle, a high school student from South Korea. During summer break, I volunteered at Obubu tea farm for a week (second week of July) to experience tea farming and learn more about tea. I luckily participated in a lot of exciting activities including weeding, harvesting, and tea processing. On my first day ..read more
Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms Blog
1w ago
After making the Hojicha White chocolate cheesecake we tasted 4 different teas to find the perfect pairing. Sencha of the Forest GlowWakouchaSencha of the WindKyobancha Here’s the results: Sencha of the Forest Glow A high grade, unshaded, spring tea with naturally sweet, umami taste. Undertones of orange and cinnamon can be detected. Harvested in May ..read more
Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms Blog
2w ago
At first glance, handmade tea is very intimidating. In Wazuka, hand-picked and hand-rolled tea are the most expensive senchas in Japan. Because of its high price, only the masters are allowed to touch the tea during this process. Nevertheless, you can make your own handmade tea at Obubu, and it is actually quite simple. Whether ..read more
Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms Blog
3w ago
A natural phenomenon as spectacular as the sakura of springtime is the coming of the Japanese autumn leaves, or kôyô (紅葉). Japanese forests are transformed with bright red, orange, and yellow foliage, and the star-shaped leaves of the momiji or Japanese maple trees, are exceptionally breathtaking! Wagashi artisans incorporate these vibrant colours into their creations ..read more
Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms Blog
1M ago
Hi! Hello! Intern #171, Patrick here! During the week at Obubu, we were busy either framming, leading tea tours, or leveling. On the weekends, all bets were off. We interns had easy access to some of the most amazing cities in Japan: Osaka, Nara, and Kyoto. If you were feeling extra spicy, you could make ..read more
Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms Blog
1M ago
Summer in Japan can be intense, to say the least. The high temperatures and harsh humidity are brutal. Nonetheless, we still want to eat wagashi, of course! So here’s my little guide to enjoying Japanese sweets in the summertime. Summer calls for sweets that bring cooling images to mind. Summer wagashi tend to be lighter ..read more
Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms Blog
1M ago
Wagashi (和菓子) are traditional Japanese sweets that are typically paired with matcha. There are various types of Wagashi, distinguished by their shapes, ingredients, and preparation methods. Some popular examples include Namagashi (生菓子), Daifuku (大福), and Dorayaki (どら焼き). During the Obubu wagashi-making class, Ishida-san taught us how to create Namagashi, which is commonly served during traditional ..read more
Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms Blog
1M ago
Hello, my name is Lana and I am intern #167. I came to Wazuka and Kyoto obubu tea farms at the very end of the winter. Because of that, I was lucky enough to see the nature wake up and birds start singing. One of my co-interns mentioned that our Kukichas were named after the ..read more
Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms Blog
1M ago
You may or may not have had the pleasure of drinking a Hojicha Latte (if you haven’t, I highly recommend it!) And if you’re like me, and some of our other interns, you like to sweeten your latte slightly… Instead of using sugar, why not try making a simple syrup with Hojicha tea, instead next ..read more
Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms Blog
1M ago
In spring, Japan is steadily covered in a blanket of pink. From late March to early May, cherry blossoms decorate the landscapes of Japan as sakura trees burst into bloom across the country. As the sakura are only briefly in full bloom, they are celebrated for their beautiful reminder of impermanence and seasonal changes. In ..read more