{"title":"Female Frontrunners","description":"As a women-owned small business, we celebrate all the female-led companies that are represented at Umami Mart!","products":[{"product_id":"hagu-indigo-coaster","title":"Hagu Indigo Coaster","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFrom the Japanese word \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehagu\u003c\/em\u003e はぐ (to piece or sew together), HAGU fabric products are limited production of utilitarian items created by \u003ca data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/interview-with-hagu-founder-miyuki\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/interview-with-hagu-founder-miyuki\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/interview-with-hagu-founder-miyuki\"\u003eMiyuki Takimoto\u003c\/a\u003e. Materials, sourced from Japan, include new and vintage Japanese textiles (particularly cotton, and hemp, which are durable and acquire more character with time).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash these coasters gently by hand with cold water and avoid vigorous scrubbing to prevent local fading. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 4.5\"L x 4.5\"W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: 100% cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFabric: Japan, Made in California\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hagu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31744205357135,"sku":"11-700-0004","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/hagu_indigo.jpg?v=1628622807"},{"product_id":"camino-red-wine-vinegar","title":"Camino Red Wine Vinegar (BTL 375ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eChef-owner Russell Moore of beloved Oakland restaurant Camino has been making his own red wine vinegar from drinkable leftover wine for decades. He stores his brew in oak barrels, and now you can taste this phenomenal and versatile vinegar at home. We love to use it in marinades, salads, and dips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn how to make \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/local-eats-drinks-camino-salad\"\u003ethe Camino Salad\u003c\/a\u003e on our blog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eCapacity: 12 oz (375 ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eMaterial: Glass bottle with plastic and cork stopper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eMade in Oakland, CA by Russell Moore of Camino\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Camino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":646084573,"sku":"13-200-0005","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/camino_red_375.jpg?v=1647210450"},{"product_id":"narutotai-ginjo-nama-genshu-sake-can-720ml","title":"Narutotai Ginjo Nama Genshu Sake (CAN 720ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe call this the \"gas can\" sake because it comes in a cylindrical aluminum can. The can is what keeps this unpasteurized sake fresh and shelf stable. Besides its unique packaging, it has a striking flavor profile – with a sweet aroma of tropical fruit and melon, high acidity, and an assertive dry finish with a little heat. This is a \u003cem\u003egenshu\u003c\/em\u003e (tank strength) sake, meaning water is not added before bottling. It has a higher ABV for sake clocking in at 18.5%. Try this over ice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBefore Honke Matsuura was a sake brewery, it was run by a group of pirates in 1804! Thankfully for all sake lovers worldwide, the group pivoted to brewing in Naruto City in Tokushima Prefecture (hence the product name \"Narutotai\" [-tai meaning sea bream, a famous fish in the city]). \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNote: We can ship this sake, but due to the nature of shipping, please note that fluctuations in temperature can affect the freshness of the drink, and we will always recommend picking up locally when possible. Please proceed with shipping at your own risk.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Tokushima, Japan by Narutotai Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGinjo nama genshu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): 58%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 18.5% \/ SMV: +5 \/ Acidity: 1.7\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Narutotai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5267240129,"sku":"04-400-0043","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/narutotai_genshu_ginjo_nama.jpg?v=1535916313"},{"product_id":"fukucho-forgotten-fortune-junmai-sake-btl-720ml","title":"Fukucho \"Forgotten Fortune\" Junmai 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\u003eUntil brewmaster Miho Imada came along, Hattanso was an indigenous rice strain abandoned and forgotten. Imada was driven to revive this strain, convinced that it would be ideal for sake-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter years of cultivation, Fukucho (Forgotten Fortune) is the result. Turns out that this rice is so well suited to Imada’s vision that she uses a high rice polishing ratio of 75%, meaning she only mills 25% of the outer portion of the rice. Imada calls this her casual \"denim jeans\" sake with refreshing acidity of pineapple complemented with a clean finish. We find it to be super versatile with pairing, from potato salads and oysters to roasted chicken and sweet and sour pork.\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): Hattanso 75%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 15.5% \/ SMV: +3\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":"Imada Shuzo Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":10270324929,"sku":"04-200-0022","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/070618_fukucho.jpg?v=1530923177"},{"product_id":"chiyonosono-sacred-power-junmai-ginjo-sake-btl-720ml","title":"Chiyonosono \"Sacred Power\" Junmai Ginjo Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"166\" width=\"76\" alt=\"\" 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\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis bottle is a \u003ca 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\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSake Gumi\u003c\/a\u003e selection!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShinriki rice is an heirloom rice variety local to Kumamoto brought back by just one grain from near extinction, and we are eternally reaping the benefits. We don't have a ton of sake available from Kyushu, but this stunner from Kumamoto's Chiyonosono is just fantastic. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA rich, mellow, full-flavored sake with fresh-cut green grass aromas and hints of tropical fruits on the nose. This is certainly not a fuddy-duddy stuffy ginjo - sure, this has refined aromas and enough subtlety and class for the uber-fussy, but Sacred Power also has these amazing aromas of lemongrass and cooked cream that we just can't get enough of when it's open in front of us.  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis is a staff favorite!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Kumamoto, Japan by Chiyonosono Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJunmai ginjo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): Shinriki 55%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 15.9% \/ SMV: +2.5 \/ Acidity +1.5\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 fl oz (720 ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chiyonosono Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":24877970311,"sku":"04-400-0009","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/chiyonosono.jpg?v=1616807545"},{"product_id":"ohayo-hojicha-tea-blend","title":"Ohayo Hojicha Tea Blend","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOhayo\u003c\/em\u003e (good morning) is a simple, subtle hojicha blended with cassia seed, and chicory root. Enjoy in the morning for an extra lift to start your day. Hojicha (roasted green tea) is a g\u003cspan\u003ereat source of a\u003c\/span\u003entioxidants\u003cspan\u003e, which have been shown to lower the risk of heart disease. Cassia seed is used in traditional Chinese medicine for improving vision, while chicory root is used to support liver function. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA little goes a long way – just one and a half teaspoons steeped for one minute will give you one amazing cup of roasted green tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eOhayo\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=\"oyasumi-shiso-blend\" title=\"Oyasumi\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOyasumi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (good night) is an herbal shiso blend.\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: 4.5 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":39283256295503,"sku":"12-100-0004","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/ohayo_3d8d2fbc-1dd7-478b-b985-706dae15b170.jpg?v=1546517817"},{"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":"kirakucho-chokarakuchi-junmai-ginjo-sake-btl-720ml","title":"Kirakucho Chokarakuchi Junmai Ginjo Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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\u003eThe Kirakucho \u003cem\u003echokarakuchi\u003c\/em\u003e (extra dry) \u003cem\u003ejunmai ginjo\u003c\/em\u003e is Kita Brewery's most popular sake. They wanted to make a sake that was dry, but still had \u003cem\u003ekoku\u003c\/em\u003e (richness). It boasts an impressive +14 for the SMV, meaning that on paper, it’s super dry yet it doesn’t leave behind a stinging feeling in your throat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sake seems to represent the Kita Brewery’s mantra of: \"Making sakes that have koku and \u003cem\u003ekire\u003c\/em\u003e (clean ending).\" Despite it being a junmai ginjo, it's quite light on the fruity and floral. It has a sturdy porridge-like aroma upon entry, but ends satisfyingly dry. The daughter\/father duo who works at the brewery agree that this high acidity sake is great \u003cstrong\u003echilled\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eraw squid\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eyakiniku\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003esimmered meats\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Shiga, Japan by Kita 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\u003eABV 17.5% \/ SMV: +14.0\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e","brand":"Kita Shuzo Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21387953733711,"sku":"04-400-0028","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/kirakucho_chokarakuchi.jpg?v=1549325169"},{"product_id":"hakka-mint-soap","title":"Hakka Mint Soap","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoak up the suds with this refreshing bar of Hakka Mint Soap. Hakka is a Japanese mint varietal which naturally contains a high level of menthol, so you'll get a strong, minty sensation with each wash. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe addition of Benonite Clay helps retain moisture while gently exfoliating. Salt from the Dead Sea soothes skin allergies and eczema.Use this gentle all-natural soap on your face, hands, or body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavenly Soap Co. products are always vegan, palm free and handmade in San Francisco, California. R\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eead our interview with Asako Hostetter of Heavenly Soap Co. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/interview-with-heavenly-soap-co-founder-asako\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/interview-with-heavenly-soap-co-founder-asako\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 3-1\/2\"L x 2-1\/2\" W x 1\"D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: Coconut Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Water, Unrefined Shea Butter, Avocado Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Japanese Peppermint Essential Oil, Dead Sea Salt, Jojoba Oil, Bentonite Clay, Vitamin E\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaged in paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in San Francisco, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Heavenly Soap Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28610188476495,"sku":"14-300-0005","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/heavenly_hakka.jpg?v=1764196641"},{"product_id":"den-sake-kasu-soap","title":"Den Sake Kasu Soap","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's better than drinking Oakland's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/den-batch-no-4-pasteurized-sake-btl-17-oz\"\u003eDen Sake\u003c\/a\u003e? Lathering yourself up in it! Sake brewers in Japan are well known for their smooth, youthful skin, thanks to the lees that they work with everyday. Now you can have skin just like the brewers themselves!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted by the Bay Area's Den Sake Brewery and Heavenly Soap Company, this nourishing, moisturizing soap has a savory, ricey aroma, incorporating Den sake lees and natural ingredients. Use this gentle soap on your face, hands, or body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavenly Soap Co. products are always vegan, palm free and handmade in San Francisco, California. R\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eead our interview with Asako Hostetter of Heavenly Soap Co. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/interview-with-heavenly-soap-co-founder-asako\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/interview-with-heavenly-soap-co-founder-asako\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead about our visit to Den Sake Brewery on our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/den-sakes-yoshihiro-sako\"\u003eblog\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 3-1\/2\"L x 2-1\/2\" W x 1\"D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: Coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil, Calhikari sake kasu, unrefined shea butter, California rice bran oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaged in paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in San Francisco, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Heavenly Soap Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30687700713551,"sku":"14-300-0003","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/heavenly_den.jpg?v=1764196610"},{"product_id":"sake-shochu-talk","title":"Sake + Shochu Talk by Kayoko + Yoko","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLooking for the ebook version? 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. Now let's get talking about sake and shochu!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthors: Kayoko Akabori + Yoko Kumano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePages: 58\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 2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Umami Mart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31103131091023,"sku":"14-100-0058","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/sake_shochu_cover.jpg?v=1572635053"},{"product_id":"fukucho-moon-on-the-water-nama-junmai-ginjo-sake-btl-720ml","title":"Fukucho \"Moon On The Water\" Nama Junmai Ginjo Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis seasonal \u003cem\u003enama\u003c\/em\u003e (unpasteurized) version of one of our favorite junmai ginjos has an intense creamy aroma of pineapple and mineral nose. It delivers a long, umami-rich finish full of flavors of rice and tamarind. Read our interview with the brewer Miho Imada \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/celebrating-women-producers-miho-imada-of-imada-sake-brewery\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003eNote: We can ship this sake, but due to the nature of shipping, please note that fluctuations in temperature can affect the freshness of the drink, and we will always recommend picking up locally when possible. Please proceed with shipping at your own risk.\u003c\/em\u003e\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 nama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): Yamada Nishiki 55%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV 15% \/ SMV: N\/A \/ Acidity: N\/A\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":31846497714255,"sku":"04-400-0013","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/moon_water_nama.jpg?v=1585151988"},{"product_id":"imada-shuzo-pack-btl-720ml","title":"Imada Shuzo Pack (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrewmaster \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/celebrating-women-producers-miho-imada-of-imada-sake-brewery\"\u003eMiho Imada\u003c\/a\u003e heads one of our favorite sake breweries, Imada Shuzo. Based in Hiroshima, her brews are bright, mineral-forward, and delights the senses. Here we've put together two sakes by Imada Shuzo: Forgotten Fortune and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/fukucho-moon-on-the-water-btl-24-oz\"\u003eMoon on the Water\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForgotten Fortune is made with Hattanso, an indigenous rice strain abandoned and forgotten in her hometown. Imada was driven to revive this strain, convinced that it would be ideal for sake-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter years of cultivation, Forgotten Fortune is the result. Turns out that this rice is so well suited to Imada’s vision that she uses a high rice polishing ratio of 75%, meaning she only mills 25% of the outer portion of the rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/fukucho-moon-on-the-water-btl-24-oz\"\u003eMoon on the Water\u003c\/a\u003e is one of Umami Mart's most popular sakes on the shelves. This junmai ginjo 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHiroshima is known for its oysters and these sake are both wonderful when paired with shellfish and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/kusa-potato-salad\"\u003eKusa Pote Sara\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSave $6 with this bundle!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImada Shuzo Pack features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/fukucho-forgotten-fortune-junmai-sake-720ml\"\u003eFukucho \"Forgotten Fortune\" Junmai Sake\u003c\/a\u003e (24oz, Hiroshima, 15.5% ALC\/VOL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/fukucho-moon-on-the-water-btl-24-oz\"\u003eFukucho \"Moon on the Water\" Junmai Ginjo Sake\u003c\/a\u003e (24oz, Hiroshima, 16.5% ALC\/VOL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Imada Shuzo Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32257032880207,"sku":"04-600-0011","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/imada_pack.jpg?v=1590467628"},{"product_id":"atago-no-matsu-tokubetsu-honjozo-sake-btl-720ml","title":"Atago No Matsu Tokubetsu Honjozo Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"166\" width=\"76\" alt=\"\" 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\"\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! It was featured during \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/magnificent-miyagi-october-2020\"\u003eMagnificent Miyagi\u003c\/a\u003e month in 2020.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis sake is a perfect example of a \u003cem\u003ejizake\u003c\/em\u003e (local sake) that embodies Miyagi. With the clean elegance famous to Miyagi, the current owner Iwao Niizawa keeps this traditional brew that his father created in the lineup for the locals. This slightly golden sake has a pleasant aroma of honeysuckle and finishes dry. Niizawa likes to stay away from flashy, trendy flavors, brewing what he calls “ultimate food sakes” that have crisp acidity and herbal notes that pair with a range of foods. Try slightly \u003cstrong\u003ewarm\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eoysters\u003c\/strong\u003e and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/katei-gyutan-yaki\"\u003eKatei Gyutan Yaki\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBrewed in Miyagi, Japan by Niizawa Jozoten\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTokubetsu honjozo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYamada Nishiki 60%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eABV 15-16% \/ \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSMV: +6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Niizawa Jozoten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32397675462735,"sku":"04-300-0001","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/niizawa_honjozo.jpg?v=1610411987"},{"product_id":"hakurakusei-junmai-ginjo-sake-btl-720ml","title":"Hakurakusei Junmai Ginjo Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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 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\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSake Gumi\u003c\/a\u003e selection! It was featured during \"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/female-frontrunners-march-2021\"\u003eFemale Frontrunners\u003c\/a\u003e\" month in 2021.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/nanami-watanabe-of-niizawa-shuzo\"\u003eNanami Watanabe\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas one of the youngest to become a toji (brewmaster). Enjoy this grapefruit forward junmai ginjo that has an aroma of green melon and watermelon rind. In addition to having several females on their brewing team, Niizawa Jozoten believes that happy workers create better sake and grant their workers nine days off each month during the brewing season. Watanabe’s food pairing recommendations include one of her favorite foods\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emenma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(seasoned bamboo shoots) and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eprosciutto draped in melon\u003c\/strong\u003e. We recommend having this bright, citrusy sake\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003echilled\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Miyagi, Japan by Niizawa Jozoten\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJunmai Ginjo\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eKura no Hana 55%, SMV: +2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eABV 15-16% \/ SMV: +2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Niizawa Jozoten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32764912959567,"sku":"04-400-0019","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/hakurakusei.jpg?v=1618938235"},{"product_id":"jakuunbaku-barley-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Jakuunbaku Barley Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/shg_logo_480x480.jpg?v=1616864791\" width=\"79\" height=\"155\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/shg_logo_480x480.jpg?v=1616864791\"\u003eThis is a \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShochu Gumi selection! It was featured in\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/shochu-gumi-n-010-female-frontrunners-march-2022\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/shochu-gumi-n-010-female-frontrunners-march-2022\"\u003eMarch 2022 \"Female Frontrunners\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/shochu-gumi-n-010-female-frontrunners-march-2022\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/shochu-gumi-n-010-female-frontrunners-march-2022\"\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe name Jakuunbaku is a word play on a tantra by Aizen Myo, a Buddhist wisdom king. Aizen Myo is known for passion and connection between people, thus, Nishiyoshida hopes to connect to people with this shochu. Ark refers to Dainichi Nyorai, the sun Buddha. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsing underground water from the local Hamuname River, nijo barley from Australia, and black koji, Ark Jakuunbaku is made in the muroka (unfiltered) style. Get a spectrum of flavor: dried apricots, honey, and brownies – and even some spicy black peppercorns and nutmeg. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEnjoy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eon the rocks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eoyuwari\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e (with hot water) to bring out the milk chocolate notes. Yoshida, who specializes in food and nutrition, has provided us with a few recipes like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003enikumiso\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e (meat miso dip) and more. Check them out on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/shochu-gumi-pairing-niku-miso-by-kyoko-yoshida-of-nishiyoshida-shuzo?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=993f14766\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eblog\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled in Fukuoka, Japan by \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNishiyoshida Shuzo \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 100% \u003cem\u003eMugi\u003c\/em\u003e (barley) and \u003cem\u003emugi koji\u003c\/em\u003e (barley koji)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 24-25% \/ Koji: Black \/ Distillation: Atmospheric\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: 2- 5 yrs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVessels: Enamel Tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.3 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"4th St. Beverage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32885169913935,"sku":"05-100-0008","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/ark_jakuunbaku.jpg?v=1653519875"},{"product_id":"kuma-honey-soap","title":"Kuma Honey Soap","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaw, unpasteurized Kuma Honey from the East Bay (California) is moisturizing and anti-bacterial. With the addition of rice bran oil, this exfoliating \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003esoap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is great for sensitive skin – and even gentle enough for your face! Enjoy the rich, sun-kissed scent and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eluxurious\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003elather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eall-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003enatural\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eBay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eArea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eproduced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003esoap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavenly Soap Co. products are always vegan, palm free, sulfate free, not tested on animals, cold-processed, and handmade in San Francisco, California. R\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eead our interview with Asako Hostetter of Heavenly Soap Company \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/interview-with-heavenly-soap-co-founder-asako\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/interview-with-heavenly-soap-co-founder-asako\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 3-1\/2\"L x 2-1\/2\" W x 1\"D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: Organic coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil, water, refined organic shea butter, Kuma Honey, organic rice bran oil, vitamin E\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaged in paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in San Francisco, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Heavenly Soap Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39381657944143,"sku":"14-300-0028","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/heavenly_kuma.jpg?v=1764196576"},{"product_id":"masako-11-years-aged-barley-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Masako 11 Years Aged Barley Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAged barley shochus are rare to find without the influences of barrel-aging, which normally impart a golden hue and notes from the barrel to a shochu. Instead, Masako is aged a whopping 11 years prior to bottling (distillation date was 2009) in a combination of ceramic pots and enamel tanks. The result is a deep and rich expression full of sweet green pepper, allspice, and an enveloping milk-chocolate finish. This indulgent shochu shows off a level of funkiness and complexity you can only find with substantial aging. Recommended \u003cem\u003eoyuwari \u003c\/em\u003e(with hot water) or on the rocks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFurusawa Distillery in Miyazaki perfectly encapsulates the Female Frontrunners, with Motoko becoming the first woman master distiller in Miyazaki in 1945 when she joined as the 3rd generation Toji of the distillery. She was replaced by her daughter, Masako, who is currently the 5th generation master distiller, and so goes it down the line. Mahoko is Motoko's granddaughter, and is currently training for the role.\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\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled in Miyazaki, Japan by Furusawa Jyozo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 100% \u003cem\u003emugi\u003c\/em\u003e (barley) and \u003cem\u003emugi koji\u003c\/em\u003e (barley koji)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 35% \/ Koji: white (barley) \/ Distillation: Atmospheric\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged: 11 years \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVessel: Ceramic pots and enamel tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.3 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Furusawa Jyozo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39430073516111,"sku":"05-100-0025","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/masako_shochu.jpg?v=1626989948"},{"product_id":"motoko-8-years-aged-rice-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Motoko 8 Years Aged Rice Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/shg_logo_480x480.jpg?v=1616864791\" width=\"79\" height=\"155\" data-mce-selected=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/shg_logo_480x480.jpg?v=1616864791\"\u003e This is a \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eShochu Gumi selection! It was featured in \u003ca title=\"Shochu Gumi March 2022 Female Frontrunners\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/shochu-gumi-n-010-female-frontrunners-march-2022?_pos=8\u0026amp;_sid=f577d2345\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eMarch 2022, Female Frontrunners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMotoko “A Mother’s Legacy” Shochu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe are so lucky to have this shochu stateside, from the famed Furusawa Distillery, which resides in the same building from when they opened in 1892! Furusawa occupies the only dozo building in Miyazaki for shochu-making, an old architectural style of mud walls and timber, and the family also lives there.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePresident and toji Masako Furusawa of the distillery is the eldest of three sisters. When I asked what her favorite part of shochu-making is, she replied, “The sounds of the boiler, the smell of steamed rice, the warmth and aroma of koji, the sounds and smells of the moromi, the bubbling sounds of distillation, and the smell as it drips off the still.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMade with an endless amount of attention and care, the moromi is fermented in unglazed earthenware vats, and the carefully selected ingredients are distilled one pot at a time using hereditary know-how. Motoko is named after Fususawa’s grandmother; in this bottle, you’ll get a bevvy of flavors, from grape to tay to strawberry and shishito, yet notice a surprising minerality. We really enjoyed this on the rocks with some water, or with soda, alongside a plate piled high with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eanchovy pasta\u003c\/strong\u003e. Furusawa also recommends the drink with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003egyoza\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003educk hot pot\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMade by Furusawa Distillery in Nichinan, Miyazaki\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDistilled from 100% long grain Thai rice\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eABV 35% \/ Koji: White \/ Distillation: Atmospheric \/ Age: 9 years in ceramic + enamel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Furusawa Jyozo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39430074499151,"sku":"05-200-0015","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/motoko.jpg?v=1671322416"},{"product_id":"selephant-kokuto-shochu-btl-750-ml","title":"Selephant Kokuto Shochu (BTL 750 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eNishihira Shuzo makes Amami kokuto shochu in the traditional fashion, with 100% clay-pot fermentations and a hefty ratio of rice koji to kokuto (black sugar). 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Get notes of grapeskin on the nose, with a custardy mouthfeel and a satisfying \u003cem\u003ekire \u003c\/em\u003e(clean ending). Enjoy with cheese, rib eye, yakitori, shellfish, and pasta.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is very close to our hearts as we have teamed up with one of our favorite breweries, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/a-visit-to-kita-brewery-in-shiga\"\u003eKita Shuzo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of Shiga, Japan, to formulate this very special brew. Kita Shuzo prides itself on cultivating their koji for up to 50 hours instead of the usual 40 for more \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ekokumi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (richness) and ample UMAMI – eureka! It is only fitting that this would be our flagship sake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYamada Nishiki is used for the \u003cem\u003ekojimai\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eshubo\u003c\/em\u003e (starter mash). 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This version, made with rose wine, is a lighter and brighter rendition to the original \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/kitchen-pantry\/products\/camino-red-wine-vinegar\"\u003eCamino Red Wine Vinegar\u003c\/a\u003e. It's great for mignonette and vinaigrette in lieu of citrus; splash it on vegetables or seafood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChef-owner Russell Moore of beloved Oakland restaurant Camino has been making his own red wine vinegar from drinkable leftover wine for decades. He stores his brew in oak barrels, and you can taste this phenomenal and versatile vinegar in many of the dishes they serve at Camino. Or, you can buy a bottle and try it on your own recipes at home. We recommend that you do both!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn how to make \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/local-eats-drinks-camino-salad\"\u003ethe Camino Salad\u003c\/a\u003e on our blog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eCapacity: 12 oz \/ 375 ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eMaterial: Glass bottle with metal and plastic stopper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eMade in California by Russell Moore of Camino\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Camino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39699778076751,"sku":"13-200-0006","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/camino_rosewine.jpg?v=1639004000"},{"product_id":"hagu-coaster-green","title":"Hagu Koke Coaster","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFrom the Japanese word \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehagu\u003c\/em\u003e はぐ (to piece or sew together), HAGU fabric products are limited production of utilitarian items created by \u003ca data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/interview-with-hagu-founder-miyuki\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/interview-with-hagu-founder-miyuki\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/interview-with-hagu-founder-miyuki\"\u003eMiyuki Takimoto\u003c\/a\u003e. 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Because of this she says, “The taste will change a little depending on the year and tank, like wine.” \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRead the full interview with Soari Kobari \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/female-frontrunner-saori-kobari-of-daitengu-sake-brewery\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Fukushima, Japan by Daitengu Brewery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTokubetsu Junmai\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): Yume no Kaori 60%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 15-16% \/ SMV: +5\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 fl oz (600ml)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes one \u003cem\u003eochoko\u003c\/em\u003e (cup) and felt display mat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"JFC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40597314994255,"sku":"04-200-0274","price":84.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/daitengu_junmai.jpg?v=1680730653"},{"product_id":"digital-sake-shochu-talk-ebook-by-kayoko-yoko","title":"Ebook: Sake + Shochu Talk by Kayoko + Yoko","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLooking for the physical copy? Find it \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/sake-shochu-talk?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=647670ddd\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIGITAL COPY!\u003c\/strong\u003e If you've ever wanted a copy of our best-selling zine as an Ebook, but don't want a physical copy crowding your shelves, introducing: our first-ever digital version! Add this to your cart and receive an automatic download PDF version of our full book. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's here – all you've ever wanted to know about sake and shochu in one nifty *digital* eBook! 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!\u003cbr\u003e\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\u003eContinue scrolling 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. Now let's get talking about sake and shochu!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOnce payment is made, a PDF copy of our zine will be made available to download on the checkout page. Please allow a few minutes for our system to upload the file, then hit \"download now\" to save the digital copy. A download link will also be sent to your email address for your records. Please note digital downloads are non-refundable. 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Kuniko-san is known to experiment with unusual rice strains and yeasts. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIne Mankai is made with red rice, resulting in a beautiful rose color with aromas of shoyu, stewed tomato and flavors of pomegranate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis smokey, acidic, sherry-like sake is unlike any sake you've had before. We love this sake on its own, chilled or on-the-rocks, or paired with a stinky blue cheese. Mind blown! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis bottle is a \u003ca 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\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSake Gumi\u003c\/a\u003e selection! It was featured in \"\u003ca title=\"Sake Gumi June 2023 Sakqueso\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/sakqueso-june-2023?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=9549ff467\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eJune 2023 Sakqueso\u003c\/a\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"166\" width=\"76\" alt=\"\" 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\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Kyoto, Japan by Mukai Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJunmai\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e92% Murasaki Komachi, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e70% Kyo no Kagayaki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 14% \/ SMV: -40 \/ Acidity: 5.8\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 fl oz (720 ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mukai Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40656685596751,"sku":"04-900-0033","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/ine_mankai.jpg?v=1684444516"},{"product_id":"home-base-bourbon-btl-750ml","title":"Home Base Bourbon  (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir flagship whiskey is wheated like your favorite Weller and Pappy, aged in new American oak barrels at char 3, and a fraction of the cost. We get notes of Caramel apple, and nutmeg cookies on the nose with minerally slate, ginger, and licorice complimenting classic Bourbon notes of clove and maple with a dry finish. It's great neat, on the rocks, or in a Manhattan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHome Base Spirits, a female-owned and sustainable business, believes whiskey should be fun, made with premium ingredients, and accessible for everyone. (Well, everyone over the age of 21.) They strive to be transparent about their process, ingredients, and mission: to celebrate spirits as an agricultural product by both sourcing and producing locally, and to create delicious spirits everyone can enjoy\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDistilled in Livermore CA, By Home Base Spirits\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003eABV 46%\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003eMash Bill: 60% Corn, 30% Malted Barley, 10% Wheat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBarrels: New American Charred Oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAge: blend of 3.5-6 yr\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e25.3 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Home Base Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40699494334543,"sku":"06-900-0008","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/hombase_bourbon.jpg?v=1689971220"},{"product_id":"daitengu-tokubetsu-junmai-green-crow-mask-btl-600ml","title":"Daitengu \"Green Crow Mask\" Tokubetsu Junmai (BTL 600ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Karasu (crow) Tengu in folklore is known to use its mystical powers to protect forests and wild places as well as using their prodigious skills with weapons to instruct samurai the ways of war. This sake is grassy and full of umami with a long, banana-yogurt finish that leaves you thirsting for more. Your new favorite food-friendly bottle and amazing conversation piece at the table. Cheers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs a child, Toji Saori Kobari was inspired to keep the family brewery running by watching festival-goers in her town drink Daitengu sake. She is the brewery’s fifth generation toji and uses traditional methods such as funashibori (vat press) and brews in small lots. Because of this she says, “The taste will change a little depending on the year and tank, like wine.” \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRead the full interview with Soari Kobari \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/female-frontrunner-saori-kobari-of-daitengu-sake-brewery\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Fukushima, Japan by Daitengu Brewery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTokubetsu Junmai\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): Yume no Kaori 60%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 15-16% \/ SMV: +5\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 fl oz (600ml)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes one \u003cem\u003eochoko\u003c\/em\u003e (cup) and felt display mat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"JFC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40723154665551,"sku":"04-200-0296","price":84.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/daitengu_green_crow.jpg?v=1689981498"},{"product_id":"tachibana-citrus-soap","title":"Tachibana Citrus Soap","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshen up with this \u003cem\u003etachibana\u003c\/em\u003e (Japanese orange) soap! An arresting aroma of tangerines fills the air with every use of this soap that has a natural light orange color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavenly Soap Co. products are always vegan, palm free and handmade in San Francisco, California. R\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eead our interview with Asako Hostetter of Heavenly Soap Co. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/interview-with-heavenly-soap-co-founder-asako\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/interview-with-heavenly-soap-co-founder-asako\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 3-1\/2\"L x 2-1\/2\" W x 1\"D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: Coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil, organic shea butter, tangerine essential oil, organic rice bran oil, litsea essential oil, organic turmeric powder, organic jojoba oil, mandarin essential oil, vitamin E, zuko (Japanese incense)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaged in paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in San Francisco, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Heavenly Soap Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40803439542351,"sku":"14-300-0038","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/heavenly_tachibana.jpg?v=1764196541"},{"product_id":"gozenshu-omachi-bodaimoto-1859-btl-720ml-1","title":"Gozenshu Omachi Bodaimoto 1859 Junmai Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMaster Brewer \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/maiko-tsuji-of-tsuji-honten?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=e98ed423d\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eMaiko Tsuji\u003c\/a\u003e of Tsuji Honten has a clear vision as a sake maker: to make all sakes using the bodaimoto starter method while using Omachi rice. They we\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ere the first brewery in about 100 years to revive the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/gozenshu-bodaimoto-junmai-nigori-720ml\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/gozenshu-bodaimoto-junmai-nigori-720ml\"\u003ebodaimoto\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e method (where \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003elactic acid is cultivated in highly acidic water with uncooked rice before the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eshubo,\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eyeast starter, is made). Coupling this method with Omachi, Japan's oldest sake rice, Tsuji is emphasizing the original ingredients and methods of sake-making. She also uses a proprietary yeast blend that lives naturally within the brewery. The result are sakes that are wild, alive, and multi-faceted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe bodaimoto method brings out aromas of mushroom and milk while notes of fresh pineapple and green apple peek through. A master of her craft, Tsuji-san contrasts these vivid aromas with an effervescent texture, and clean, dry finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Okayama, Japan by Tsuji Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJunmai bodaimoto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernal remaining): Omachi 65%, SMV: +3, Acidity: 1.6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV 16%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 fl oz (720ml) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"JFC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41099396644943,"sku":"04-200-0308","price":31.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/gozenshu1859.jpg?v=1705619070"},{"product_id":"umami-mart-matcha","title":"Umami Mart Matcha","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBUY 2 TINS FOR AN ADDITIONAL 10% OFF\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis matcha is on sale because it has a sell-by date of June 18, 2026. The tin is completely sealed for freshness so it will be fine to drink after this date. We always recommend putting it in the fridge once opened.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe collaborated with our long time favorite tea importer \u003ca data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/lauren-purvis-of-mizuba-tea-co?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=59d6360f6\u0026amp;_ss=r\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/lauren-purvis-of-mizuba-tea-co?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=59d6360f6\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eMizuba Tea Co.\u003c\/a\u003e to bring you this exclusive stone-milled, ceremonial grade matcha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStone-milling gives the matcha more complex, nutty flavors (as compared to jet or ball milled matcha), which results in an umami-forward (surprise!), invigorating, and pleasantly bitter drink. With an 800 year history, stone-milling today only accounts for 2% of Japan's entire tea production – we are so fortunate to share this ancient tradition with you through our matcha.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis ichibancha tea from Uji is shade-grown – making the leaves tender and full of layered, complex flavors. Because ichibancha are comprised of the first picking of the new tea leaf shoots of the year, they are the most prized. We hope you will enjoy this special matcha as much as we do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead our interview with Lauren Purvis, founder of Mizuba Tea Co. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/lauren-purvis-of-mizuba-tea-co?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=59d6360f6\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. Or click here for a recipe on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/japanify-make-matcha?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=21da50be0\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ehow to make a bowl of matcha\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: 100% Pure Uji Matcha Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 40g (20-30 servings)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Metal tin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Uji, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefrigerate once open\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mizuba","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45170073010255,"sku":"12-300-0008","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/umamimart_matcha.jpg?v=1716587562"},{"product_id":"hagu-coaster-ginko","title":"Hagu Coaster Ginkgo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFrom the Japanese word \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehagu\u003c\/em\u003e はぐ (to piece or sew together), HAGU fabric products are limited production of utilitarian items created by \u003ca data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/interview-with-hagu-founder-miyuki\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/interview-with-hagu-founder-miyuki\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/interview-with-hagu-founder-miyuki\"\u003eMiyuki Takimoto\u003c\/a\u003e. Materials, sourced from Japan, include new and vintage Japanese textiles (particularly cotton, and hemp, which are durable and acquire more character with time).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash these coasters gently by hand with cold water and avoid vigorous scrubbing to prevent local fading. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 4.5\"L x 4.5\"W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: 100% cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFabric: Japan, Made in California\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hagu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42232061198415,"sku":"11-700-0018","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/hagu_ginko.jpg?v=1732051818"},{"product_id":"narutotai-led-junmai-ginjo-btl-720ml","title":"Narutotai LED Junmai Ginjo (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGo ahead and judge this tart and sweet sake by its label! Motoko Matsuura of Honke Matsuura says, “The label expresses the multi-layered tropical flavors of this sake with multiple colors on its label.” We get aromas of young banana and mango. Flavors of juicy apple and tangy, sweet star fruit follow. The yeast used for this sake is called LED Dream 3826 and was developed using LED illumination in Tokushima. The juicy acidity is thanks to this yeast strain. Enjoy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003echilled\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in a wine glass with rich dishes like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003esmoked duck\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003esmoked salmon\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eblue cheese\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Tokushima, Japan by Honke Matsuura\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJumai Ginjo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): Local Yamada Nishiki 58%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 15.5% \/ SMV: -20 \/ Acidity: 2.5\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Honke Matsuura Brewery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42300382052431,"sku":"04-400-0174","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/narutotai_led_product.jpg?v=1739986259"},{"product_id":"everyday-sake","title":"SIGNED! Everyday Sake: The Go-To Guide for Choosing, Pairing + Serving by Yoko Kumano + Kayoko Akabori","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis book will ship on the release day, May 26, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eDive into the exciting world of sake with this vibrant, illustrated guide from Yoko Kumano and Kayoko Akabori, the trailblazing founders of Umami Mart in Oakland.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSake is more than just a drink for sushi night—it’s aromatic, food-friendly, and endlessly drinkable. Whether you're pairing it with pizza, roast chicken, or pasta Bolognese, sake brings unexpected joy to any table.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eEveryday Sake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e makes this iconic Japanese beverage simple, delicious, and fun. Yoko Kumano and Kayoko Akabori—founders of Oakland’s Umami Mart—have spent over a decade selling, sipping, and teaching all things sake. They’ve answered every real-life question—Can I use a wine glass? Is hot sake a crime? Does it go with cheese? How long does an open bottle last?—and now they’ve distilled their real-world expertise in this approachable, illustrated guide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInside, you’ll find everything you need to drink with confidence: how to taste and talk about sake, read bottle labels and navigate menus, and perfectly pair sake with your favorite meals. Packed with expert insights, practical tips, and helpful visuals illustrated by Anders Arhoj, this book is your go-to companion for discovering the joy of sake—any night of the week.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSigned copy by authors Kayoko Akabori + Yoko Kumano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIllustrator: Anders Arhoj\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePages: 224\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardcover, full color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePublished by Clarkson Potter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-order from other retailers: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0593799739?tag=randohouseinc7986-20\"\u003eAmazon\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/everyday-sake-yoko-kumano\/1148526882;jsessionid=02BE2DBEFFE7090CA73A42FA7816DC6E.prodny_store01-atgap11?ean=9780593799734\"\u003eBN\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.powells.com\/book\/everyday-sake-the-go-to-guide-for-choosing-pairing-and-serving-9780593799734?utm_source=randomhouse\u0026amp;utm_campaign=randomhouse\u0026amp;utm_content=PRHEFFDF5A7F1--9780593799734\"\u003ePowell's\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/everyday-sake-by-yoko-kumano-kayoko-akabori-hardcover\/-\/A-1005815702#lnk=sametab\"\u003eTarget\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor copies outside of the U.S. click \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/geni.us\/EverydaySakeint\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clarkson Potter","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44393828810831,"sku":"14-100-0105","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/3D_EverydaySake.jpg?v=1771356502"}],"url":"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/female-frontrunners-in-sake.oembed","provider":"Umami Mart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}