{"title":"Best Sellers","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"stainless-steel-teardrop-barspoon","title":"Stainless Steel Teardrop Barspoon","description":"\u003cp\u003eEver watch a bartender stir a cocktail and marvel in how elegantly they swivel the barspoon? Besides having mad skills, they probably have great tools, too, like this 13.5\"  Teardrop Barspoon. The twists on the Teardrop Barspoon go up and down the whole length for easy handling, and gives it a tight spin for a comfortable stir. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot sure exactly when to use a barspoon? Make sure to read Umami Mart bartender Paystyle's definitive Happy Hour post, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.umamimart.pro\/2010\/09\/happy-hour-whats-a-barspoon\/\"\u003eWhat's a Barspoon?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/span\u003e12”L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Akagawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39283202981967,"sku":"01-100-0003","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/barspoon-teardrop_wh.jpg?v=1492132037"},{"product_id":"umami-mart-spherical-ice-tray","title":"Umami Mart Spherical Ice Tray","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpheres have less surface area, which means the ice melts slower and keeps drinks colder longer than regular ice cubes. This Spherical Ice Tray makes three ice spheres that are about the size of billiards balls. Perfect for any drinks served on the rocks!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch our video on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Xph90lEhgYc\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\"\u003ehow to use the ice tray\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Xph90lEhgYc\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eCapacity: Makes 3 spheres per tray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eDimensions: Approx. 3\"W x 9\"L; each sphere is 2.25\"D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eMaterial: Plastic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Umami Mart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29170110922831,"sku":"01-400-0001","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/ice_tray_black_label.jpg?v=1492113731"},{"product_id":"umami-mart-seamless-plain-mixing-glass","title":"Umami Mart Seamless Plain Mixing Glass","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eDesigned by Umami Mart and made in Japan, this sturdy, high quality mixing glass is completely seamless and without designs or etchings. We call it \"plain,\" but it's far from ordinary!* Its \u003cspan\u003eminimalist design is elegantly simple, but its wide mouth and base and its beaker-like spout make building, stirring, and pouring cocktails easy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou don't have to take our word for i\u003c\/span\u003et – since 2016, Wirecutter has called our Seamless Plain Mixing Glass \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/thesweethome.com\/reviews\/best-barware-for-making-cocktails-at-home\/#glass\"\u003ethe Best Mixing Glass\u003c\/a\u003e; and it's been featured in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/guides\/gifts\/2019-holiday-gift-guide?category=Food+%26+Drink\"\u003eNew York Times Gift Guide\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't miss our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/barware-mixing-glasses\/products\/umami-mart-seamless-diamond-cut-mixing-glass\"\u003eSeamless Diamond Mixing Glass\u003c\/a\u003e with the same body and  capacity but with extra design flair. Or explore our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/barware-mixing-glasses\"\u003ecollection of mixing glasses\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant even more info? Check out how to properly use a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.umamimart.pro\/2011\/01\/happy-hour-whats-a-mixing-glass\/\"\u003emixing glass\u003c\/a\u003e on the Umami Mart blog!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not use in dishwasher. Do not put in freezer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/span\u003e18.5 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 5.25\"H x 3.5\"D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned by Umami Mart; made in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Once in a blue moon, you may notice air bubbles in your glass. This is a naturally occurring phenomenon when creating the glass. The glass factory tries to control these air bubbles but alas, sometimes those suckers get stuck in there. The factory assures us that these bubbles do not effect the quality of the glass or contribute to breakage. So stir away!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease do not let this glass go from hot to cold, or cold to hot; the glass will crack when extreme temperature change occurs. We recommend hand-washing this glass and letting it come down to room temperature before putting ice into it.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Umami Mart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21431782768719,"sku":"01-600-0002","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/seamless_plain.jpg?v=1492130918"},{"product_id":"umami-mart-diamond-cut-mixing-glass","title":"Umami Mart Diamond Cut Mixing Glass","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd a bit of style to your barware collection with this mixing glass featuring the classic Japanese diamond-cut pattern. The Diamond Cut Mixing Glass has become a staple in the cocktail world for its handsome, functional design – its wide mouth and base, sturdy grip, and beaker-like spout make it perfect for building and stirring classic cocktails like the Martini and the Manhattan. Made from heavy, thick-walled glass, this mixing glass fits standard-sized Julep and Hawthorne strainers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck out how to properly use a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.umamimart.pro\/2011\/01\/happy-hour-whats-a-mixing-glass\/\"\u003emixing glass\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the Umami Mart blog!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand wash preferable, do not wash in dishwasher.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eCapacity: 17 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eDimensions: 5\"H x 3.5\"D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eMaterial: Glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eMade in Japan by Ninomiya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Once in a blue moon, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003ci\u003eyou may notice air bubbles in your glass. This is a naturally occurring phenomenon when creating the glass. The \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eglass factory tries to control these air bubbles but alas, sometimes those suckers get stuck in there. The factory assures us that these bubbles do not effect the quality of the glass or contribute to breakage. So stir away!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cem\u003e**This product is the regular \u003cb\u003eseamed\u003c\/b\u003e mixing glass \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eby Ninomiya Crystal Company,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e not the seamless mixing glass. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eFind details about our seamless mixing glass \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.umamimart.pro\/collections\/mixing-glass\/products\/mixing-glass-yarai-seamless\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cem\u003e***Umami Mart is not responsible for any breakage of this glass. Please read below for a thorough explanation of breakage.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e+++\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the past, we have received feedback that this mixing glass breaks in a very uniform way, where the \"bottoms fall off.\" This seems to occur mostly to customers in high-use atmospheres (bars and restaurants), and we are working on a solution with the manufacturer of the glass in Japan. The glass manufacturer believes that it is caused by the difference in the thickness of the glass (the bottom vs. walls), and the annealing process during production (heating up and properly cooling down the glass).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs an alternative, please consider the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/barware-mixing-glasses\/products\/umami-mart-seamless-diamond-cut-mixing-glass\"\u003eSeamless Diamond Cut\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/umami-mart-seamless-plain-mixing-glass\"\u003ePlain Mixing Glass\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, designed by Umami Mart.\u003c\/span\u003eThese glasses are hand-blown in a glass factory in Tokyo, and have no reported breakage issues as those described above. We have never received complaints from home-users of this mixing glass. Again, it seems to be an issue where the mixing glass is being used heavily in a restaurant or bar setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe always ask that you hand wash any of the mixing glasses purchased at Umami Mart, whether at home or at a bar\/restaurant. Please contact us any time at \u003ca href=\"mailto:shop@umamimart.pro\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eshop@umamimart.pro\u003c\/a\u003e with questions or feedback about our mixing glasses. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThanks for shopping with us!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKayoko + Yoko\u003cbr\u003eUmami Mart Founders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Umami Mart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21241327517775,"sku":"01-600-0001","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/mixing_glass_reg.jpg?v=1597861001"},{"product_id":"bartenders-toolkit","title":"Umami Mart Bartender's Toolkit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDelight the bartender in your life with this special Umami Mart Bartender's Toolkit. It's complete with all the essentials to make the perfect cocktail: jigger for measuring, mixing glass for building, barspoon for stirring, and strainer for pouring. This collection will make a gorgeous and functional addition to any bar. Cheers! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e1 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/umami-mart-diamond-cut-mixing-glass?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=73790c3d9\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eUmami Mart Diamond Cut Mixing Glass\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e (Umami Mart; 17 oz) \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.2;\"\u003e1 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/julep-strainer\"\u003eJulep \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/julep-strainer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.2;\"\u003eStrainer\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.2;\"\u003e (Yukiwa; 6.25\"H x 3.25\"W)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e1 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"line-height: 1.4;\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/stainless-steel-0-75-0-5oz-jigger-with-lines\"\u003eStainless Steel Jigger\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e (Yukiwa; 0.75 oz \/ 0.5 oz (0.25 oz line))\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.2;\"\u003e1 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/stainless-steel-teardrop-barspoon?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=1e1ceb90a\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eStainless Steel Teardrop Barspoon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.2;\"\u003e(Yukiwa; 13.5\"L)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eAll products made in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Umami Mart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":286146834,"sku":"","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/btk_ss_reg_teardrop4.jpg?v=1737576264"},{"product_id":"suigei-drunken-whale-tokubetsu-junmai-sake-btl-720ml","title":"Suigei \"Drunken Whale\" Tokubetsu Junmai Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuigei is a great \"house\" sake and an Umami Mart best seller. It's versatile with food and great at any temperature. It\u003cspan\u003e is dry, savory, easy-drinking, Kochi \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003esake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at its finest. This unmistakably crushable brew will delight all interested parties. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWith a ricey nose, the clean finish is unexpected. Serve it warm, chilled, or room temperature with basically anything you have to throw at it - it won't fail you! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRead about Yoko's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/a-visit-to-suigei-brewing-co\"\u003evisit to Suigei Brewing Co.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e in January 2023 on our blog!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Kochi, Japan by Suigei Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTokubetsu junmai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): 55%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 15% \/ SMV: +7 \/ Acidity: 1.6\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Suigei Shuzo Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5837321473,"sku":"04-200-0088","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/012019_suigei.jpg?v=1516412002"},{"product_id":"umami-salt","title":"Umami Salt (67g Jar)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWant to add an extra savory punch to your next dish? Umami Salt will do the trick. We collaborated with our friends at Oaktown Spice Shop to create the essence of umami in an easy to use spice blend. Try it as a rub. We also like it on eggs, fried rice, sandwiches, fried chicken, and pretty much everything else that goes in our mouths. Go gangbusters with glutamates without the MSG! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eIngredients: Sea salt, shiitake mushroom and black garlic powder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eCapacity: 2.7 oz \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eDimensions: 2\"D x 4\"H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eMaterial: Glass jar with plastic top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Oakland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Oaktown Spice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7609065217,"sku":"13-500-0003","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/oaktown_umami_salt.jpg?v=1445727848"},{"product_id":"8-oz-hard-strong-stacking-glass-6-pack","title":"8 oz Hard Strong Stack Glass (6-Pack)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis classic glass can be found at many eateries throughout Japan — from ramen joints, to izakayas, the \"stack\" design makes them easy to store. Made with Toyo-Sasaki's signature glass-strengthening technology, these glasses are strong and dishwasher safe, too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTestimony by an Umami Mart customer:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“I dropped a Hard Strong glass on my granite counter top, then it bounced into my steel sink and nothing happened! I saw it with my own eyes in slow motion, sure it was going to shatter during the tumble. These are truly Hard Strong!”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRead about our visit to the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.umamimart.pro\/2014\/06\/tsg-hard-strong-glass-factory-chiba\/\"\u003eToyo-Sasaki Glass factory\u003c\/a\u003e in Chiba, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eUse for: Water, beer, juice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eComes with: Six glasses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eCapacity: 8.45 oz \/ 250 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eDimensions: 2.5\"D x 3.75\"H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u2028*This testimonial was given in March 2014, in regards to the Striped Double Rocks glass, which \u003c\/em\u003ehas the HS Platinum grade protection. Glassware breakage is inevitable but the extra HS coating (plus good care and a little luck) helps to prevent it when possible. Read more about the Hard Strong technology \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sasaki.co.jp\/e\/company\/technology\/hs.html\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Toyo-Sasaki Glass Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13029089031,"sku":"","price":78.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/stack_9oz_00346HS_07505153-a4f2-4c0d-a337-d44299ec0b59.jpg?v=1491524351"},{"product_id":"sori-yanagi-sake-glass-6-pack","title":"Sori Yanagi Sake Glass (6-Pack)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesigned by famed industrial designer Sori Yanagi, these elegant sake glasses have a pleasing overturned bell shape, which makes it \u003cspan\u003eeasy for sipping and enjoying the flavor of sake (or other spirits). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse for: Cold sake, spirits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComes with: Six glasses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapacity: 4.2 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 3\"H x 2.5\"D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Toyo-Sasaki Glass Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19782067527,"sku":"","price":78.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/sake_foot_4bc7526f-748c-4754-9b90-2cee44ef9e1a.jpg?v=1492131641"},{"product_id":"yuzu-kosho-green","title":"Yuzu Kosho Green","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGreat for udon, nabe, soba, and dabbing on grilled meats, this savory, spicy paste is a mixture of unripe, green yuzu peels and green chiles. We love mixing a dab of this yuzu kosho with avocado for a hearty topping on toast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGreen yuzu kosho is made with not-yet-ripe, green yuzu peels and green chiles, making it spicier and tangier in taste than its \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/yuzu-kosho-aka-red\" title=\"Red Yuzu Kosho Box\"\u003ered counterpart\u003c\/a\u003e, which uses ripe yellow yuzu peels and red, hot chiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYuzu Kosho is a Japanese paste made with fresh chilis fermented with yuzu (a Japanese citrus) and salt. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.bonappetit.com\/entertaining-style\/trends-news\/article\/yuzu-kosho-recipe?utm_source=Umami+Mart+Newsletter\u0026amp;utm_campaign=8630d72963-3_3_2016_Yuzu_Kosho_Avocado_Toast\u0026amp;utm_medium=email\u0026amp;utm_term=0_052c45086d-8630d72963-\u0026amp;ct=t(3_3_2016_Yuzu_Kosho_Avocado_Toast)\u0026amp;goal=0_052c45086d-8630d72963-\u0026amp;mc_cid=8630d72963\u0026amp;mc_eid=%5BUNIQID%5D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBon Appetit \u003c\/em\u003erecently called yuzu kosho\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"secret weapon condiment chefs are putting on everything.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e But before becoming the new trendy ingredient, it's been a staple in Japanese kitchens and in the Umami Mart conbini (our little \"convenience store corner\" in our shop). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of Yoko's favorite ways to enjoy yuzu kosho is on avocado slices, so she thought, \"Why not try it on avocado toast?\" The results? Delicious, of course. On the blog, Yoko posted a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/japanify-yuzu-kosho-avocado-toast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003estep-by-step recipe for making Yuzu Kosho Avocado Toast\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a simple treat that'll be your new favorite way to do toast. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother simple and delicious recipe is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/yuzu-kosho-pasta-two-ways\"\u003eYuzu Kosho Pasta\u003c\/a\u003e, also by Yoko. Enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapacity: 2.82 oz \/ 80 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Glass jar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ocean Foods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20520947463,"sku":"13-300-0003","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/yuzukosho_green.jpg?v=1492479212"},{"product_id":"hasami-gloss-gray-mug-large","title":"Hasami Gloss Gray Mug Large HPM021","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eThe Hasami Gloss Gray Mug is stackable with other Hasami mugs, small oak or walnut tray, small plate, sugar pot, and milk pitcher. Mix and match with Brown or Black Hasami tableware and oak or walnut trays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs Hasami products are handmade and hand-glazed, please note that there may be slight variations in color and finish on these products. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eHasami Tableware is dishwasher and microwave safe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eCapacity: 15 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eDimensions: 3.75\"D x 4.5\"H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eMaterial: Porcelain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hasami","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31732324958287,"sku":"10-100-0009","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/hasami_mug_gray_L.jpg?v=1491523720"},{"product_id":"ikezo-peach-sparkling-jelly-sake-multi-pack-can-6-1-oz","title":"Ikezo Peach Sparkling Jelly Sake 6-Pack (CAN 180ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor a good time, call on Ikezo! The makers of sparkling jelly sake in a can tout that they're \"Fun for Life Since 2009,\" a claim that we're apt to believe after trying this unique beverage that's kind of like an effervescent Jello shot. Peach Sparkling is sweet, lightly fizzy, and reminds us of peach-flavored Jolly Ranchers. Just make sure to chill the can and shake it well before opening to break up the jelly inside.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSparkling jelly sake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Hyogo, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.1 oz (180ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 Pack CAN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5.5% ALC\/VOL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ozeki Corporation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31741548363855,"sku":"","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/ikezo_peach_jelly_10c9afb9-183b-4009-8650-8f15784eb2e9.jpg?v=1535592138"},{"product_id":"boston-shaker-set","title":"Boston Shaker Set`","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Boston Shaker Set by Yukiwa is simplicity at its very best. The set is made up of two high-quality stainless steel tins – one short, one tall. Together, the tins seal tightly for vigorous shaking and unseal easily for a clean pour. Just don't forget you'll need a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/barware-strainers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003estrainer\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I love the Yukiwa Boston Shakers, their seal is superior compared to most widely used Japanese Boston Shakers and their weight is perfect for any craft bartenders shaking with heavier ice.\" - Kevin Diedrich, Pacific Cocktail Haven, SF\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapacity: 24 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: Large tin: 3.5\"W x 3.5\"D x 6.75\"H; short tin: 3.5\"W x 3.5\"D x 5.5\"H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Stainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Yukiwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32736296970,"sku":"01-700-0005","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/yukiwa_tin.jpg?v=1491526562"},{"product_id":"japanify-all-day","title":"Japanify All Day by Yoko Kumano","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroducing\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eUmami Mart's very first publication! \u003cem\u003eJapanify All Day\u003c\/em\u003e is a zine featuring 21 of Yoko's favorite Japanese recipes that can be enjoyed at all hours of the day. Inspired by food memories from her five years living in Tokyo, Yoko wrote these recipes that were originally posted on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/tagged\/Japanify\"\u003eUmami Mart blog\u003c\/a\u003e. The zine also includes several never-before-published recipes. We think you'll enjoy having these recipes close at hand, to return to time after time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor: Yoko Kumano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePages: 55\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoftcover, full color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished by Umami Mart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned by Yoko Kumano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted in Oakland on recycled paper in 2016, 2018\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Umami Mart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33639109130,"sku":"14-100-0057","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/Japanify_cover-01_square_web.jpg?v=1491952581"},{"product_id":"oyasumi-shiso-tea-blend","title":"Oyasumi Shiso Tea Blend","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOyasumi\u003c\/em\u003e (good night) is an herbal shiso tea combined with brown rice and dried shiitake. This non-caffeinated blend is full of savory umami that will ease you right into dreamland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love how the grassy, mintiness of shiso mingles with the earthiness of the toasted genmai (brown rice). The dried shiitake adds an element of umami that comes through in the flavor and aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA little goes a long way – just one teaspoon steeped for one minute will give you one restful cup of herbal shiso tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eOyasumi\u003c\/em\u003e is one of two Japanese tea blends we created in collaboration with Far Leaves Tea in Berkeley. The other blend, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/ohayo-hojicha-blend\" title=\"Ohayo\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOhayo\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (good morning) is a medium-caffeine hojicha tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead all about Donna Lo, founder of Far Leaves Tea on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/celebrating-women-producers-donna-lo-far-leaves-tea\"\u003eour blog\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures: \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eCapacity: 4 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eDimensions: 3-1\/2\"L, 3\"D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eMaterial: Paper and metal tube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eHandcrafted in Berkeley, CA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Far Leaves Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39283236896847,"sku":"12-200-0001","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/oyasumi2.jpg?v=1497052567"},{"product_id":"fukucho-moon-on-the-water-junmai-ginjo-sake-btl-720ml","title":"Fukucho \"Moon on the Water\" Junmai Ginjo Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/Screen_Shot_2016-04-11_at_5.00.34_PM_large.png?v=1548812192\" alt=\"\" width=\"76\" height=\"166\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis bottle is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1549219452131000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNGYVP-0OSilLTEAkxJBlU-vEZHFHw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSake Gumi\u003c\/a\u003e selection!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003cem\u003ejunmai ginjo\u003c\/em\u003e has a heavenly fragrance of sweet pineapples. Although this sake starts elegant and tropical, it delivers a long, bold finish full of pepper and spice. Brewer Miho Imada calls this her elegant sake with a silky texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTry this champagne-hued sake \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003echilled\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with aged, hard cheeses like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGruyère\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParmigiano Reggiano\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or minerally seafoods like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecrawfish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003escallops\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead our interview with the brewer Miho Imada \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/celebrating-women-producers-miho-imada-of-imada-sake-brewery\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImada Shuzo is a brewery from Hiroshima that started in 1868. Miho Imada is the toji (head brewmaster), who saw a chance to take over the brewing responsibilities when the last toji retired in 2000. She makes sure that everyone on her team has an essential role in the brewing process, and creates sakes that reflect the terroir of Akitsu, the village in Hiroshima where the brewery is located, by using local water and indigenous strains of rice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Hiroshima, Japan by Imada Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJunmai ginjo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): Yamada Nishiki 55%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eABV 16.5% \/ +3 \/ Acidity: 1.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Imada Shuzo Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43081948234,"sku":"04-400-0014","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/moon_on_the_water.jpg?v=1530926683"},{"product_id":"tea-stand-strainer","title":"Tea Stand Strainer","description":"\u003cp\u003eTea for one but only have loose leaf tea? 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So when we saw these Cats, Blowfish + Octopus \u003cem\u003etenugui\u003c\/em\u003e we knew we had to get them. This 100% cotton\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003etenugui\u003c\/em\u003e cloth shows scenes of cats intertwined with octopus and sinister blowfish. The background fades in in out with gradients of moss green, sky blue, and ash grey.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis quick-drying towel is woven in Kyoto and dyed, color-by-color, for an off-set look. 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Each sachet is filled with rejuvenating hinoki shavings that give off a forest fresh aroma when dropped into a hot bath. Go ahead and treat yourself to an \u003cem\u003eonsen\u003c\/em\u003e-like experience without having to pay for the plane ticket to Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach package comes with two sachets and each sachet can be used up to three times. 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One side is 1 oz \u003c\/span\u003ewith a hairline at 0.75 oz and 0.5 oz and on the other is a 2 oz cup with a hairline at 1.5 oz. This jigger allows you to work with precision and speed. Cheers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete the set with the accompanying jigger \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/stainless-steel-0-75-0-5oz-jigger-with-lines\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead about our visit to the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.umamimart.pro\/2014\/04\/visit-yukiwa-barware-factory-niigata\/\"\u003eYukiwa Factory\u003c\/a\u003e in Niigata, Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eCapacity:  1 oz (0.75 oz line and 0.5 oz line) \/ 2 oz (1.5 oz line) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eDimensions: 4.7\"H x 2.1\"W  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eMaterial: Stainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eDesigned by Umami Mart; made in Japan by Yukiwa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Umami Mart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":954230439946,"sku":"01-500-0002","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/2_1_jigger_ss_1.jpg?v=1535641935"},{"product_id":"penato-knife","title":"Penato Knife","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"im\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe word \u003cem\u003epenato\u003c\/em\u003e for our Penato Knife refers to the knife's shape being similar to a pennant. The brass body encases the carbon steel blade and looks sleek in the office or at home. Use the Penato for a variety of jobs including: cutting paper and thread, or opening letters and boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ePenato\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Knife maker Yoshiharu Hamono started as a blacksmith company over 100 years ago near Kyoto. Today, they\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003especialize in making chisels and carving knives used in schools. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Please note that the blade is not replaceable. There is a dimple on the backside of the case that may look unintentional, but in fact, this dimple is there to secure the blade in place. Please refer to the last photo on this page which shows the dimple. This is not defective. 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In addition to performing all the duties that a regular donabe provides, the steam grate allows you to steam dumplings, vegetables, and \u003cem\u003emochi\u003c\/em\u003e. This double-duty donabe features a deep black glaze for a modern feel on its earthy textured surface. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDonabe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a traditional Japanese earthenware cooking pot that i\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003et is meant to be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplaced directly onto a flame to cook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003enabemono\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or one-pot dishes like\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003esukiyaki\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eoden\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eyosenabe. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA well-loved donabe can last for years, and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe best part of cooking in a donabe is the experience. 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Sprinkle it on your ramen, udon, and other noodles, or grilled meats and vegetables.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe created the essence of savoriness with our \u003cstrong\u003eUmami Salt\u003c\/strong\u003e, an easy to use spice blend. Try it as a rub. We also like it on eggs, fried rice, sandwiches, fried chicken, and pretty much everything else that goes in our mouths. Go gangbusters with glutamates without the MSG! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Curry Powder\u003c\/strong\u003e is a yellow curry powder with a wonderful savory aroma. Use it to make Japanese curry sauce from scratch to eat over steamed rice, ramen, or udon noodles.Try it in curried chiken or egg salad Sprinkle it onto chicken karaage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/oaktown-spice-shop-shichimi-togarashi\"\u003eShichimi Togarashi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(1.9 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/oaktown-spice-shop-umami-salt\"\u003eUmami Salt\u003c\/a\u003e (2.7 oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Japanese Curry Powder\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/japanese-curry-powder?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=f0fd18c38\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eJapanese Curry Powder\u003c\/a\u003e (1.8 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Glass jars with plastic tops; packaged in a white gift box with decorative sticker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Oakland, CA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Oaktown Spice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13623772938319,"sku":"13-1000-0014","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/2023_spice_set.jpg?v=1699655439"},{"product_id":"kyoto-blue-indigo-polka-dot-furoshiki","title":"Kyoto Blue Indigo Polka Dot Furoshiki","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe maker of this simple and chic furoshiki chose this particular cotton and its weight because it is classified a handkerchief. 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Find it \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/digital-sake-shochu-talk-ebook-by-kayoko-yoko\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/digital-sake-shochu-talk-ebook-by-kayoko-yoko\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's here – all you've ever wanted to know about sake and shochu in one nifty zine! An approachable, easy read, \u003cem\u003eSake + Shochu Talk\u003c\/em\u003e is in a Q+A format with Kayoko and Yoko, founders of Umami Mart. It's two zines in one!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eSake Talk\u003c\/em\u003e, Umami Mart Sake Director Yoko Kumano goes through the process of sake-making, ideal food pairings, and answers common questions like, \"Is warm sake bad?\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlip the zine around for Shochu Talk, written by Shochu Advisor Kayoko Akabori! She delves into the world of shochu and awamori, its origins, and how best to enjoy Japan's distilled beverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis full color zine is a labor of love that took over a year to produce, its innovative design by our multi-talented whiz Yoko. 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Shochu is relatively unknown in the States, while it has been around for over 500 years in Japan, primarily made in the southern islands of Kyushu. Discover new and exciting shochus and awamoris from Japan that are introduced to clubmates first – before they hit our shelves at the shop. Geek out over shochu with this special club!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what you get:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eReceive 2 bottles of shochu quarterly with tasting notes and food pairing suggestions. Each shochu is hand-picked by Kayoko Akabori, Co-Founder of Umami Mart and certified Shochu Advisor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eExplore limited-edition, special order bottles of shochu, exclusive to members\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eJoin us for exclusive members-only tastings and special events\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e10% off shochu + sakes and shochu + sake wares in the shop and online\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe fine print:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 1-year membership is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubscriptions are shipped or ready for pickup Mar 1st, June 1st, Sept 1st, Dec 1st.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe offer in-store pick up or shipping, which occurs quarterly. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour credit card will be charged the day that you submit your order for your first delivery\/ pick-up, then Mar 1st, June 1st, Sept 1st, Dec 1st. 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If you need us to hold your shochu for over 60 days, please email us. After 60 days of no contact, we will assume that the customer has forfeited their shochus.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe can not deliver alcoholic products to ND, NS, NH, UT, MS, AL, VT, KY.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe shipping price will be charged monthly in addition to the monthly subscription price. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eShipping costs may increase over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy placing an order, you represent that you are at least 21 years of age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdult Signature required upon delivery (government regulations).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo membership fee.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou may skip scheduled delivery\/ pick-up or cancel your club membership after one year by emailing shochu@umamimart.pro or calling us at 510-250-9559. 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This iconic mustard powder in a can is a blend of mustard flour and turmeric. 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Some even attribute \u003cem\u003ekawaii\u003c\/em\u003e culture as emerging in part due to early artistic depictions of cute animals like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis furoshiki features a scene from a c.1847 woodblock piece that suggests feline counterparts for the 53 stations on the Tokaido Train Line connecting Tokyo and Kobe.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis quick-drying towel is woven in Kyoto and printed, color-by-color, for an off-set look. 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Even the freshest fish doesn't make great sashimi if it's sliced poorly – you can easily ruin the texture, the look, and the taste of your most important ingredient with the wrong knife. Traditionally in Japan, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eyanagi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e knives – very sharp, slender single-beveled blade knives – are used to cut raw fish and soft meats with clean precision. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe're big fans of the Japanese-made \u003c\/span\u003eMAC Yanagi Knife\u003cspan\u003e, which is lightweight, ergonomic, but razor-sharp enough to prepare paper thin slices of hirame, melt-in-your-mouth cuts of toro, or bite-sized pieces of beef tataki with ease. Its long 10\" blade is forged with molybdenum steel, the same material used for making samurai swords. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou don't have to be a sushi chef to use a \u003c\/span\u003eMAC Yanagi Knife\u003cspan\u003e. 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