Category: Tea
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Sun buds: Handmaking green tea
A nostalgic dive into the green tea I handpicked and handrolled in autumn 2023 at Obubu in Japan
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Talking tea
In which I am a tea nerd about tea words
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Some post-Obubu thoughts
Some very initial thoughts on returning from Japan
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Baking with genmaicha powder
I unleash my inner food blogger / chaos demon and share my recipe for carrot cakes with genmaicha icing
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Tea-making with Maren
Join me as I do some processing of my first round of tea processing! Featuring a summary of the experience, some thoughts on presence, and a distinct lack of helpful photos.
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A tea day out in Kyoto
In which I review some tea spots in Kyoto and overthink blogging a bit
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Welcome to Wazuka!
I’ve been in Japan for two weeks already! Here’s what I’ve been up to as an intern at Obubu Tea Farms…
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Koji Plum tasting
An exercise in second chances, setting aside your expectations, and funky flavours
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Mystery gyokuro tasting
I drink some incredible gyokuro and reflect on why I love this tea so much
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Playtime with magpie & new teaware
I sit out in the meadow, enjoying some tea in my new travel set and watching a magpie play
Tea with Maren 