Uncooked Pressed Cheese and Tea Pairings
When you think of cheese, you probably think of wine and bread as good foods to pair it with. While these are, of course, great options, one of the products that pairs surprisingly well with cheese is...
View Article秋: Assistant Manager Blog by Katrina [Autumn 2024]
Hey hey, Katrina here! I am back! In autumn 2022, I joined Obubu as an intern (#138), and while I was volunteering at the sister project Ikedoki in Higashi Sonogi last year, also made a brief return to...
View ArticleBlue Cheese and Tea Pairings
Known for its pungent aroma and tangy bite, blue cheese can be an intimidating yet rewarding choice for tea pairings. The right brew can balance its intensity, mellow its saltiness, and highlight its...
View ArticleWinter in Japan – Assistant Manager Blog by Mac
As the first signs of winter creep into the valley, the landscape slowly transforms into a serene tapestry of soft whites and deep greens. Wazuka takes on a quiet beauty during this time and this...
View ArticleCooked Pressed Cheese and Tea Pairings
Cooked pressed cheeses, like Comté and Gruyère, develop deep, caramelized flavors through careful aging, making them an exciting partner for a well-chosen tea. Let’s dive into the best pairings to...
View ArticleAssistant Manager Blog by Alix [Winter 2024]
Hello everyone, Alix here (AM #6) ! In this blog I am writing about my experience of my last quarter at Obubu, which seems a bit surreal after such an amazing and intense year. Winter is the most quiet...
View ArticleSoft Cheese and Tea Pairings
Soft cheeses, with their delicate textures and buttery flavors, call for equally refined tea pairings that enhance their richness without overwhelming their subtlety. Let’s explore the perfect...
View ArticleThe 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 one day hope to be. Back home, making different spoons and utensils out of wood was one of my...
View ArticleTea 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 Kita and Hirokazu Matsumoto, and was previously the responsibility...
View ArticleHachijyu-Hachiya Shincha: An Interview With Akky-san
May 1st of this year marked the first harvest of Obubu’s new tea, and it happened to fall on Hachijyu-Hachiya, the traditional 88th night of spring. The tea we picked this time was the Yabukita...
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