When was Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms founded?

Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms was founded in 2004, based in Wazuka, Kyoto. That is 22 years ago.

Where is Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms matcha grown?

The Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms teas on this page come from Uji, Kyoto prefecture.

How many matcha products does Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms offer?

This page lists 21 Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms matcha blends, under 2 grade labels: Cooking Matcha, Drinking Matcha.

How much does Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms matcha cost?

Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms matcha ranges from $0.11 to $1.01 per gram across 21 blends.

Where does Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms ship to?

Listed regions: Japan, International. Check Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms's official site for your destination.

Where can I buy Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms matcha in Japan?

This page lists 1 Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms shop in Japan: Obubu Tea Farm and Factory in Wazuka.

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Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms

京都おぶぶ茶苑

Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms is a tea producer based in Wazuka, Kyoto, founded in 2004 by Akihiro Kita and Yasuharu Matsumoto. The company grows and sells tea from Wazuka and operates tea tours, internships, and educational programs around Japanese tea.

Brand story

Obubu was conceived as an agricultural social venture with a dual mission: revitalize Wazuka's tea-farming community and introduce global audiences to the craft behind Japanese tea. Founders Akky and Matsu built the operation around radical transparency — opening the farm to interns, researchers, and tourists rather than selling through intermediaries. Where most Japanese tea brands guard provenance details, Obubu publishes field notes, hosts harvest experiences, and ships directly to subscribers in dozens of countries. That openness made Obubu one of the first Japanese tea producers to build a genuinely global fanbase without sacrificing terroir or tradition.

Brand Facts

Japanese name: 京都おぶぶ茶苑
Founded: 2004
Headquarters: Wazuka, Kyoto
Origin regions: Uji
Official site: obubutea.com
Ships to: Japan, International
Price/gram range: $0.11–$1.01/g
Blends tracked: 21

Origin regionsUji

Blend Lineup

21 blends

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Where to Buy Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms in Japan

Official stores and authorized retailers in Japan.

Official Store

Wazuka, Kyoto

Obubu Tea Farm and Factory
Official Store
2 Otsuka Sono, Wazuka-cho, Soraku-gun, Kyoto 619-1201, Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms founded?: Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms was founded in 2004, based in Wazuka, Kyoto. That is 22 years ago.
Where is Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms matcha grown?: The Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms teas on this page come from Uji, Kyoto prefecture.
How many matcha products does Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms offer?: This page lists 21 Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms matcha blends, under 2 grade labels: Cooking Matcha, Drinking Matcha.
How much does Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms matcha cost?: Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms matcha ranges from $0.11 to $1.01 per gram across 21 blends.
Where does Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms ship to?: Listed regions: Japan, International. Check Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms's official site for your destination.
Where can I buy Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms matcha in Japan?: This page lists 1 Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms shop in Japan: Obubu Tea Farm and Factory in Wazuka.

Sources

Sources (2)

Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms — Official Site

Accessed Mar 25, 2026Confidence: 98%

Supports: Farmer-owned brand in Wazuka, founded 2004, internship program, Tea Club subscription, tea tours

Global Japanese Tea Association — Obubu profile

Accessed Mar 25, 2026Confidence: 90%

Supports: 126 interns from 26 countries; Wazuka produces >50% of world matcha; 13,000 lbs/year

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