{"title":"For the Connoisseur","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"sori-yanagi-kettle","title":"Sori Yanagi Kettle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is the real deal Sori Yanagi Kettle, made in Japan. Don't be fooled by the knock-offs out there!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSori Yanagi is celebrated around the world for his modern, functional kitchenware. This kettle is light yet durable, and designed for rapid boiling. Winner of the Good Design Award in 1998, the kettle is one of Yanagi’s best-selling products, with over 1 million sold every year in Japan\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003esince its 1960s debut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout this authentic Sori Yanagi Kettle and its maker: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSori Yanagi originally designed this kettle in 1994, and is manufactured by Sato Shoji. To authenticate all Sori Yanagi-designed products including knives, cutlery, utensils, pans, and other kitchen tools, Sato Shoji established the 'Martian' as their trademark and is stamped on all the products.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 10-1\/2 cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 9.5W\" x 7.5D\" x 8H\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: 18-8 Stainless steel and phenol resin (handle)\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":"Martian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39283225428047,"sku":"11-300-0001","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/yanagi_wh.jpg?v=1492131609"},{"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":"shinkame-holy-turtle-junmai-sake-btl-720ml","title":"Shinkame \"Holy Turtle\" Junmai Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\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\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\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!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Umami Mart exclusive!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eYoko's love for sake started with this bottle. It took over two years and some arm twisting to get this sake in the United States. Open a bottle of this sake and notice a bouquet of mushrooms and warm apples. It's aroma is so unique to Shinkame, you'll smell it from a mile away. Taste one drop and experience how the umami expands in the mouth and on the tongue, yet finishes satisfyingly clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatured for over two years, this sake is smooth and pairs with virtually anything – from sushi to turkey to \u003cem\u003eshabu shabu\u003c\/em\u003e. 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They're married in Japan for an additional 2-3 years. Notes of Apricot, vanilla, gingerbread, toffee and roasted nuts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIchiro Akuto founded Chichibu distillery in 2008 and has become a leader in whisky-making world-wide. Located in the forests of Saitama (Kayoko’s birthplace!), Chichibu makes their whiskies in small batches using locally grown barley. Founder Ichiro Akuto calls this an \"All World Whisky\" with notes of apricot, toffee, and gingerbread.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRead about Kayoko's visit to the distillery\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/visit-to-chichibu-distillery\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled in Chichibu, Japan by Chichibu Distillery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from malted local barley, rye, corn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eABV 46.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged: Blend of whiskies aged 3-20 years, aged 2-3 on site\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e23.7 fl oz (700ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chichibu Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":2183386824714,"sku":"06-100-0003","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/ichiro_malt_grain_front.jpg?v=1518828944"},{"product_id":"nikka-miyagikyo-single-malt-whisky-btl-750ml","title":"Nikka Miyagikyo Single Malt Whisky (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished in sherry casks and less peaty than \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/nikka-yoichi-single-malt-btl-25-oz\"\u003eYoichi Single Malt\u003c\/a\u003e. This single malt has notes of toasted nuts, caramel, dried berries on the nose. On the palate marzipan, caramel, dried mango, cherries, cinnamon, pears, apples, and black pepper! An excellent sipper neat or with a single rock to open those lovely notes of fruit and spice!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eNikka was founded close to the sea in Hokkaido in 1934 after Masataka Taketsuru spent time in Scotland to learn the art of making whisky. Miyagikyo distillery is Nikka’s second distillery in Sendai built in 1969.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled in Miyagi, Japan by Nikka Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 100% malted barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e45% ALC\/VOL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrels: Sherry cask\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.3 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nikka Whisky","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":2183512064010,"sku":"06-200-0016","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/miyagyiko_single_malt_front.jpg?v=1518829156"},{"product_id":"nikka-yoichi-single-malt-whisky-btl-750ml","title":"Nikka Yoichi Single Malt Whisky (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFans of peated and Campbeltown whiskies will be right at home with this one! Aged in sherry and Bourbon barrels, Yoichi Single Malt is a bright expression of its terroir, with notes of pine, cherry, salt and cooked meat. The distillery is located along the coast, creating the whisky’s signature briny-ness, similar to whiskies of the Islay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eNikka was founded in the town of Yoichi, Hokkaido in 1934 after Masataka Taketsuru spent time in Scotland to learn the art of making whisky.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled in Hokkaido, Japan by Nikka Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistlled from malt, barley, and peat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 45%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrels: Sherry and Bourbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25.3 fl oz (750ml)\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nikka Whisky","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":2183529857034,"sku":"06-200-0017","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/yoichi_single_malt_front.jpg?v=1518829250"},{"product_id":"suntory-hakushu-12-whisky-btl-750ml","title":"Suntory Hakushu 12 Year Whisky (BTL 750ml)","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\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\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\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\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOne of Kayoko's favorite bottles on the shelves, Hakushu 12 Year is smoky and bright with herbal notes – perfect for the peaty Scotch lover. 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Aged up 12 years in a mix of ex-Bourbon, Spanish sherry, and Mizunara casks. Notes of maple, pineapple, and spice, make Yamazaki 12 a spectacular and elegant single malt. Yamazaki is Suntory's first distillery, located outside Kyoto at the foot of Mt. Tennozan. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSuntory is Japan's oldest whisky distillery, with a nearly 100 year legacy. 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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. Made for communal cooking, it's best enjoyed with a group of friends or family. This Black Steamer Donabe can serve about four to five people.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003eIgamono Black Steam Donabe is available for Local Pick Up only. If this item is in your cart only the local pick up option will appear (shipping options will not appear). \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 10-3\/4\"D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds 67 fluid ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Ceramic with stainless steel tongs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ethe donabe body, a lid, a steam grate, plus stainless steel tongs to lift the steam grater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Iga, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDonabe Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry the bottom of the pot with a cloth before placing on the stove\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon’t soak the entire pot in water to clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry completely after cleaning and store in a cool dark place to avoid mold growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove stains with kitchen-grade bleach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a trivet to avoid scratching your table top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOven + microwave safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be used on gas stoves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use on electric or induction cooktops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use for deep frying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Season Your Donabe\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis method will seal the microscopic pores of the clay to prevent breakage and avoid stains and odors from seeping into the pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill the donabe to about 80% with water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 1 bowl of cooked rice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBring to boil on medium low heat and cook the porridge on low heat for 20 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet the porridge cool to room temperature (about 1 hour).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscard the porridge and rinse with water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry it with a clean cloth and allow to air dry completely overnight before first use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nagatani Seito Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12381290561615,"sku":"ZW-22, BT-01","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/steam_donabe.jpg?v=1599597096"},{"product_id":"mikumi-glass","title":"Mikumi Glass","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWith an extra thin rim, this sexy Mikumi glass boasts smooth bell-shaped curves. This glass is not only perfect for spirit-forward cocktails and sake, but also for caviar, appetizers, or desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished in 1910, Kimura Glass Company in Eastern Tokyo has been making beautiful handcrafted glassware that only craftsmen with decades of experience can create. We chose a select few pieces from the Kimura collection that reflects the Umami Mart lifestyle – cocktail and sake pieces, of course!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eUse for: Cocktails, sake, whisky, caviar, desserts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eCapacity:  4.5 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e 2-1\/4\"D x 7-1\/2\"H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kimura Glass Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39283218350159,"sku":"02-300-0006","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/mitsugumi_kimura.jpg?v=1552090590"},{"product_id":"nikka-from-the-barrel-whisky-btl-750ml","title":"Nikka From The Barrel Whisky (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eUmami Mart was the first to have this Nikka whisky on the shelves in Northern California! A blend of malt and grain whiskies, this one packs a great flavor punch. Aged in used casks for 3-6 months. Full of winter spice, toffee, and oh so many fruit notes including berries and orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eNikka was founded in Hokkaido in 1934 after Masataka Taketsuru spent time in Scotland to learn the art of making whisky. Migakigyo distillery is Nikka’s second distillery in Sendai built in 1969.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled in Miyagi, Japan by Nikka Whisky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlend of 100 different malt and grain whiskies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e51.4%\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged: 3-6 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.3 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nikka Whisky","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12466373296207,"sku":"06-100-0013","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/nikka_barrel_front_7712292f-abaf-41b1-a7c3-e74f72a794b9.jpg?v=1536691199"},{"product_id":"tenshi-no-yuwaku-sweet-potato-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Tenshi No Yuwaku Sweet Potato Shochu (BTL 700ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA highly prized shochu aged in sherry barrels, and made with sweet potatoes and white koji. This shochu has a thick and creamy texture and shares brandy and sherry characteristics, while retaining all the richness of sweet potato genshu. Get notes of raisins, dried apriocots, and a hint of cocoa. The name \u003cem\u003eTenshi no Yuwaku\u003c\/em\u003e (Angel's Temptation) is a reference to the \"Angel's Share.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the \"Angel's Share\", you ask? Merriam-Webster defines the phrase as: \"T\u003c\/span\u003ehe amount of an alcoholic spirit that is lost to evaporation when the liquid is being aged in porous barrels.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled in Kagoshima, Japan by Nishi Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 83% \u003cem\u003ekoganesengan imo\u003c\/em\u003e (sweet potato) and 17% \u003cem\u003ekome koji\u003c\/em\u003e (rice koji)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 40% \/ Koji: White (rice) \/ Distillation: Atmospheric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrels: Oak and Sherry casks\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged: 10 years\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":17034265886799,"sku":"05-300-0029","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/tenshi_yuwaku_front.jpg?v=1548207881"},{"product_id":"birdy-cs500-cocktail-shaker","title":"Birdy CS500 Cocktail Shaker","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis shaker has\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a sleek, sexy design that helps chill drinks and prevents watery cocktails. But we were completely sold on the Birdy after our friend Jim Meehan of beloved NYC speakeasy, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/pdtnyc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlease Don't Tell (PDT)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, gave it his stamp of approval. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Arguably the easiest shaker to start with, the cobbler shaker is the most difficult to master, which is why I love the Birdy,\" Jim told us. \"Mix equal parts Savoy Hotel American Bar Manager Erik Lorincz's elegance and attention to detail with peerless Japanese steel fabrication and you get one beautiful piece of machinery.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ao-9ISfH6BI?rel=0\u0026amp;controls=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHello, Birdy and bye bye, diluted drinks!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned by acclaimed bartender Erik Lorincz, formerly of the American Bar at the Savoy Hotel in London, and fabricated with precise engineering and high-quality stainless steel in Japan, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/birdy-bar-tools\"\u003eBirdy bar tools\u003c\/a\u003e are at the top of the class.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse this shaker to make our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/poolside-cocktails\"\u003eShiso Shochu Mojito and Yuzu Salty Dog\u003c\/a\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: 17 oz \/ 500ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eDimensions: 6\"H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eMaterial: Stainless steel, micro-polished by hand\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":"Birdy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32259071311951,"sku":"01-700-0004","price":205.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/birdyCS500_web.jpg?v=1596817253"},{"product_id":"konteki-tears-of-dawn-daiginjo-sake-btl-720ml","title":"Konteki Tears of Dawn Daiginjo Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\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 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\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!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe brewery owner of Higashiyama calls this sake his “Marilyn Monroe.” It’s voluptuous and silky in texture and leaves you feeling a little luxurious. We get bold notes of custard and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecaramel, and oddly, a bit of bourbon-likeness. This may be due to the extra time the brewer takes to propagate the koji for this sake, resulting in a velvety daiginjo with hints of spice and a full body mouthfeel. Try \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003echilled\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003egrilled chicken parts \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(rare liver!), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etuna poke\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLyonnaise potatoes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. For a bolder, savory flavors, go ahead and drink this daiginjo at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eroom temp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The unique shape of the 720ml bottle is a tribute to the old sake bottle style from Kyoto. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Kyoto, Japan by Higashiyama Brewery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaiginjo\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): Yamada Nishiki 50%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV \/ 15.5% \/ \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSMV: +3 \/ Acidity: 1.4\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":"Higashiyama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32296496169039,"sku":"04-500-0027","price":47.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/konteki.jpg?v=1597357938"},{"product_id":"best-of-sake-gumi-six-pack-btl-720ml","title":"Best of Sake Gumi Six Pack (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSake Gumi is Umami Mart’s monthly sake club, where members get notes, bottles, and exclusive invites to members-only events. Since 2015, we've grown to over 250 members across the U.S. and can't wait to see the club expand in the next decade and beyond! To commemorate this anniversary, Sake Director Yoko has put together six member favorites that are also stand-outs for her.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Since 2015, I've had the pleasure of choosing sakes that are made by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003etoji\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e (head brewers) that are trying new things while taking the knowledge of generations of sake makers before them. From limited seasonal releases to solid classics from legendary toji, these unique and delicious brews are sakes that members have come back and said they've \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eenjoyed. And I agree! This six pack embodies the range of sakes you will explore when in the club.\" says Yoko.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMost of these sakes have never been available outside of the club and have been special ordered to especially for members. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIf you've been thinking of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\"\u003ejoining the club\u003c\/a\u003e, get this six-pack to see what the club has to offer. You'll also get a free zine to accompany the bottles. If you are member, relive the last few years by revisiting these special brews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note that the photo may not be representative of the sakes in this pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJoin this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/sake-gumi-subscription\"\u003edynamic monthly club\u003c\/a\u003e today! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest of Sake Gumi Pack features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 -\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/hanaabi-junmai-daiginjo-sake-btl-720ml\"\u003e Hanaabi Junmai Daiginjo Sake\u003c\/a\u003e (720ml, Nara)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/otokoyama-sushi-booster-tokubetsu-junmai-sake-btl-720ml?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=booster\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eOtokoyama Sushi Booster Tokubetsu Junmai Sake\u003c\/a\u003e (720ml, Hokkaido)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/dassai-blue-type-50-junmai-daiginjo-sake-btl-720ml?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=dassai+blue\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eDassai Blue 50 Junmai Daiginjo Sake\u003c\/a\u003e (720ml, New York)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 -\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/narutotai-led-junmai-ginjo-btl-720ml?_pos=2\u0026amp;amp;_psq=narutota\u0026amp;amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;amp;_v=1.0\"\u003eNarutotai LED Junmai Ginjo Sake\u003c\/a\u003e (720ml, Tokushima)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/tengumai-yamahai-junmai-sake-btl-720ml?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=bbdca0ef0\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eTengumai Yamahai Junmai Sake\u003c\/a\u003e (720ml, Ishikawa)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/konteki-tears-of-dawn-daiginjo-sake-btl-720ml?_pos=1\u0026amp;amp;_sid=8b12ababf\u0026amp;amp;_ss=r\"\u003eKoteki Tears of Dawn Daiginjo \u003c\/a\u003e(720ml, Kyoto)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/sake-shochu-talk\"\u003eSake + Shochu Talk Zine\u003c\/a\u003e (58 pages, printed in Oakland, CA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Various","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32703437209679,"sku":"04-600-0013","price":248.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/bestofsg_2023.jpg?v=1677806322"},{"product_id":"chuko-ryukyu-kusu-awamori-btl-750ml","title":"Chuko Ryukyu Kusu Awamori (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/shochu-gumi-n-004-the-tropics-september-2020?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=99cefb73f\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" height=\"155\" width=\"79\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/shg_logo_480x480.jpg?v=1616864791\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a Shochu Gumi selection! It was featured in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/shochu-gumi-n-007-awamori-bazaar\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJune 2021 \"Awamori Bazaar\".\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSince 1949 Chuko has been making awamori, and what sets them apart today is the on-site kiln used to fire the clay pots for making kusu. In 2007, Chuko discovered the technology to extract yeast from mangos, and have released various renditions of awamori utilizing this yeast. Mr. Yasufumi Tokuda of Chuko said, “Mango yeast does not create a specific flavor, rather it creates 4-Vinyl Guaiacol (4VG), which creates a strong vanilla aroma during the maturation process.” Get fig leaf, Milk Duds, and soy sauce on the nose; enjoy this complex nectar \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emizuwari\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e (with water) with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eoysters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esteak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eneat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e in a wine glass for dessert with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ebutter cookies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ebrownies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. It also makes an excellent Martini!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled in Okinawa, Japan by Chuko Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 100% indica rice koji\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 43% \/ Koji: Black \/ Distillation: Atmospheric \/ Yeast: Mango \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: 3 years minimum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVessel: stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25.4 oz (750 ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chuko Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39307606065231,"sku":"05-500-0007","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/chuko_awamori_sq.jpg?v=1619997273"},{"product_id":"takamine-8-year-koji-whiskey-btl-750ml","title":"Takamine 8 Year Koji Whiskey (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJokichi Takamine, a Japanese scientist living in the U.S. at the turn of the 20th century, managed to create a whisky without malt by using the already centuries-old method of saccharifying grain with \u003cem\u003ekoji \u003c\/em\u003e(used in making sake, shochu, shoyu, miso, and other fermented products).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile this innovation didn't make it outside of his work in the United States, Shinozaki Distillery is using this technique (the so-called \"Takamine Process\") for \u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eTakamine Whiskey. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis whiskey is chock full of vanilla, cinnamon, chocolate and butterscotch on the nose. A palate like maple-brown sugar with a hint of persimmon, butter and apricot for tremendous depth on a long finish. All thanks to the magic of \u003cem\u003ekoji\u003c\/em\u003e fermentation.\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled by Shinozaki Distillery in Asakura, Fukuoka, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from barley and barley koji\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e40%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrels: Virgin oak and ex-bourbon casks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAged: 8 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.3 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shinozaki Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39321172181071,"sku":"06-100-0021","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/takamine_2023_web.jpg?v=1692818378"},{"product_id":"colorful-sweet-potato-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Colorful Sweet Potato Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA brand new brand to hit the United States, Colorful is a blend of two sweet potatoes, each using different sweet potato varieties and koji strains. Typically bottled at 20% ABV in Japan, the U.S. release is a sturdier 30%. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis shochu is wild! Aromas of raisins, papaya, and sour gummy worms on the nose. Our initial sips revealed nectarines, pie crust, all with extraordinary depth. This is an intellectual sipper, perfect for the eager shochu nerd in your life.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes a dynamite shochu soda. \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 Shoro Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from Miyazaki \u003cem\u003eBeni Imo\u003c\/em\u003e (purple sweet potato), Kagoshima \u003cem\u003eTama Akane\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eimo\u003c\/em\u003e (sweet potato) and \u003cem\u003ekome koji\u003c\/em\u003e (rice koji) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 30% \/ Koji: white (indica rice) and black (indica rice) \/ Distillation: Atmospheric\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYeast: Miyazaki wild yeast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlend of two sweet potato distillates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction quantity: 904 bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.3 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shoro Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39430037864527,"sku":"05-300-0033","price":63.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/colorful.jpg?v=1624824707"},{"product_id":"tsurushi-floating-moon-2020-sweet-potato-shochu-btl-750ml","title":"Tsurushi Floating Moon Sweet Potato Shochu (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis bottle will be available to ship or for Local Pickup within one week. Pre-order now!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYachiyoden produces sweet potato shochu using 100% sweet potatoes grown on site at the distillery in Tarumizu, Kagoshima, a location East of Sakurajima\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003evolcano known for their \u003cem\u003eonsen\u003c\/em\u003e (hot springs)\u003cem\u003e. \u003c\/em\u003eTsurushi is distilled from sweet potatoes that are hung to dry before fermentation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a \u003cem\u003emuroka\u003c\/em\u003e (unfiltered) shochu, it forgoes the standard charcoal filtration; the result is a drink full of intense sweet potato character. So intense in fact, that this shochu benefits from a little bit of decanting: we recommend letting it sit out for a few minutes after you pour it. It really opens up after some oxidation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet notes toasted coconut, tropical fruit, and black pepper with an enchanting maple aroma and a slick, chewy texture. The importer recommended trying it chilled in a glass like a white wine.    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2020 Moon Series are seasonal releases which are intended by the distiller to be consumed young and fresh!  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDistilled in Kagoshima, Japan by Yachiyoden Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from Local Kagoshima \u003cem\u003eBeniharuka imo\u003c\/em\u003e (sweet potato) and \u003cem\u003ekome koji\u003c\/em\u003e (rice koji) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 25% \/ Koji: white (rice) \/ Distillation: Atmospheric\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFiltration: Muroka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.3 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Yachiyoden Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39430064111695,"sku":"05-300-0035","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/tsurushi_imo_shochu.jpg?v=1624825974"},{"product_id":"birdy-strainer","title":"Birdy ST82 Strainer","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA sleek and functional Hawthorne strainer that fits snugly into standard Boston shakers and mixing glasses. The strainer's lightweight and ergonomic design guarantees clean pours and less stress on your hands. Bonus concave dip in the center of the strainer separates egg whites from yolks and also acts as an absinthe spoon. You can also use this strainer to roll or throw cocktails. 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With wide-mouthed cups for easy pouring and measuring, this is the biggest jigger we import with 2 and 3 ounce capacity (and handy 1.5oz line). All cinched with a sexy gold-accented waist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade with high quality 18-8 stainless steel in Tsubame, Japan, the Mr. Slim brand made its debut over 40 years ago. The company Sano Seisakusho's first product was a little fork made for fruit, called a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ehime\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (princess) fork. 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A quintessential Niigata Tanrei sake, notice the soft texture thanks to Kirinzan's clean mountain stream water source and the use of Gohyakumangoku rice. We love this sake chilled to bring out the the complex aroma of citrus, pear, and the long finish with a hint of mochi rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrewed in Niigata, Japan by Kirinzan Shuzo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJunmai daiginjo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): Gohyakumangoku 45%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 15-16% \/ SMV: +3 \/ Acidity: 1.3\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kirinzan Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39477904605263,"sku":"04-500-0058","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/kirinzan_jdg_09ee44bf-b2fd-4085-9095-76c9c516d225.jpg?v=1637530347"},{"product_id":"camino-rose-wine-vinegar","title":"Camino Rose Wine Vinegar (BTL 375ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile we dearly miss Camino, our favorite Oakland restaurant (where Kayoko used to bartend), we can at least keep memories of its festive feasts alive with their line of vinegars. 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":"daigo-no-shizuku-sake-btl-720ml","title":"Terada Honke Daigo no Shizuku Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTerada Honke, which has been operating for over 350 years, is often recognized as the darling of the natural sake movement. Their motto is “Learning from nature and brewing sake according to it.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDaigo no Shizuku is a sake using the bodaimoto starter method. You can read more about bodaimoto \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/bodaimoto-july-2024?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=473f8398f\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. The motivation to brew a bodaimoto came from its former master brewer. Yaegashi-san of the brewery explains, “A former temple monk approached our 23rd generation owner of the time Keisuke Terada with the idea of brewing sake with us. He later became our toji (master brewer).” As a former monk, the toji brought with him the knowledge of bodaimoto. Yaegashi-san continues, “Bodaimoto undergoes an unusual process of ‘going bad to get better’ before becoming sake. From an initially putrid, sour-smelling state, it is transformed by natural lactic acid bacteria and yeast into an impressively delicious sake. Starting from the negative, it turns into the positive. That is the charm of Daigo no Shizuku.” This sake is unique in that it uses kuratsuki kobo (wild yeast living in the brewery). “Our sake is characterized by the use of sake rice grown without pesticides and chemical fertilizers,” Yaegashi says.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe low-intervention style of bodaimoto coupled with low-polish creates intensely cloudy yellow brew with notes of orange peel, honey, and lemon which reminds us of tej (Ethiopian honey wine) with a heavy dose of acidity. Our favorite pairing was having this sake \u003cb\u003echilled\u003c\/b\u003ewith \u003cb\u003ered chicken curry \u003c\/b\u003efrom Teni East Kitchen. The rich, spicy curry contrasted well with the sweet and sour flavors of Terada's bodaimoto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003eRead our interview with Yaegashi-san from Terada Honke \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/interview-with-terada-honke\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTerada Honke was established over 340 years ago and are currently lead by 24th generation Toji Masaru Terada. They focus on extremely old-school brewing conventions; they brew using traditional yamahai and kimoto methods, sing while agitating the mash, rely solely on naturally occuring microorganisms which live at the brewery, and use as little machinery as possible, all while using pesticide-free rice. They even have a cafe on site at their brewery where they use their sake kasu and other byproducts to craft dishes and teach their guests about the magic of fermentation. True to Terada Honke form, this sake is a nama muroka genshu (unpastuerized, unfiltered, undiluted). \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Chiba, Japan by Terada Honke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBodaimoto Nama Muroka Genshu Junmai\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): Koshi Hikari 90%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 12% \/ SMV: -20 to -80 \/ Acidity: 5-12\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\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Terada Honke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39705982173263,"sku":"04-200-0206","price":51.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/daigo_no_shizuku.jpg?v=1638403570"},{"product_id":"katori-90-nama-genshu-sake-btl-24-oz","title":"Katori 90 Nama Genshu Junmai Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a sake that recalls the past, as Terada Honke set out to make a brew to express what sake used to taste like 100 years ago. Using the traditional kimoto method (using naturally occurring lactic acid) and releasing the sake unpasteurized, unfiltered, and undiluted, this sake is certainly rustic yet contemplative. Get ripe Bosc pears and nuttiness on the nose with a lush, juicy palette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy this \u003cem\u003egenshu\u003c\/em\u003e (undiluted) sake warm, or bring down its 20% ABV by enjoying on the rocks!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTerada Honke was established over 340 years ago and are currently lead by 24th generation Toji Masaru Terada. They focus on extremely old-school brewing conventions; they brew using traditional yamahai and kimoto methods, sing while agitating the mash, rely solely on naturally occuring microorganisms which live at the brewery, and use as little machinery as possible, all while using pesticide-free rice. They even have a cafe on site at their brewery where they use their sake kasu and other byproducts to craft dishes and teach their guests about the magic of fermentation. True to Terada Honke form, this sake is a nama muroka genshu (unpastuerized, unfiltered, undiluted).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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\/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Chiba, Japan by Terada Honke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNama Muroka Genshu Junmai\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): Koshihikari and Yukigesho 90%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 20% \/ SMV: Undisclosed \/ Acidity: Undisclosed\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":"Terada Honke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39705982369871,"sku":"04-200-0207","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/terada_katori_90.jpg?v=1775767656"},{"product_id":"nanyo-yamagata-cider-2020-btl-750ml","title":"Nanyo Yamagata Cider 2022 (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf this were a sake, we'd call it a \u003cem\u003enama\u003c\/em\u003e as it is bottled right before primary fermentation is complete. Nanyo Cider is made from apples and pears grown locally in Nanyo City, \"pumping over\" twice a day to keep the macerated fruits saturated. Get a nose full of juicy fruit yet dry on the palette. Enjoy this bright and crisp cider with natural bubbles and all!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are very excited to carry these hard-to-get ciders and wines from Grape Republic, a winery established in 2017 that specializes in making natural wines made with grapes ripened in Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture. Their mission is to create wine from the high quality grapes that grow in Nanyo City and cultivate a community of new farmers and wineries to revitalize abandoned farmlands in the Yamagata countryside. A point of pride for their production process includes terra cotta Amphora pots imported from Spain which \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eresults in a more \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e “more viney expression than the grape itself.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: We can ship this cider, 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\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Yamagata, Japan by Grape Republic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCider\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFuji Apples and La France Pears\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 7%\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 fl oz (750 ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Grape Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39705982861391,"sku":"08-900-0003","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/021925_nanyo_cider.jpg?v=1740096086"},{"product_id":"rosso-wine-2020-btl-750ml","title":"Rosso Yamagata Wine 2022 (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWe are very excited to carry these hard-to-get ciders and wines from Grape Republic, a winery established in 2017 that specializes in making natural wines made with grapes ripened in Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture. Their mission is to create wine from the high quality grapes that grow in Nanyo City and cultivate a community of new farmers and wineries to revitalize abandoned farmlands in the Yamagata countryside. A point of pride for their production process includes terra cotta Amphora pots imported from Spain which \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eresults in a, “more viney expression than the grape itself.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis cuvee is grapey and tropical with a hint of lively spice!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Yamagata, Japan by Grape Republic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrapes - Steuben, Niagara and Yama Sauvignon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 10.5%\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25 fl oz (750 ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Grape Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39705983090767,"sku":"08-900-0004","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/021925_Rosso_Yamagata.jpg?v=1740095961"},{"product_id":"oka-kura-bermutto-japanese-vermouth-btl-720ml","title":"Oka Kura Bermutto Japanese Vermouth (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMade by WTO certified Kuma shochu (rice shochu made in Kumamoto prefecture) distiller Tsutsumi Shuzo, this Junmai sake based \u003cem\u003ebermutto\u003c\/em\u003e aka \"vermouth\" is a delectable take on a classic European vermouth. With the additional botanicals of sansho, yuzu, \u003cem\u003ekabosu \u003c\/em\u003e(green winter citrus), and \u003cem\u003eyomogi \u003c\/em\u003e(Japanese mugwort), the bouquet is highly aromatic. We get bergamot and black tea on the nose and the palate. Sound familiar? This is like essence of Earl Grey with a touch of fresh grassiness and a bit of ginger, all with the ever-satisfying mouthfeel of a classic fruity junmai sake. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eReach for this when you want a refreshing apertif, or make an astounding martini with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/colorful-sweet-potato-shochu-btl-25-oz?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=7ad2eeaa9\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eColorful\u003c\/a\u003e imo shochu and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/bergamot-bitters?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=60e6a9ea4\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eMiracle Mile's Bergamot Bitters\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFeatures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Kumamoto Japan, By Tsutsumi Shuzo for Oka Brand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFortified sake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 18%\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\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Oka Brand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39883807424591,"sku":"04-900-0022","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/japanese_bermutto.png?v=1647996800"},{"product_id":"mancino-sakura-vermouth-btl-500ml","title":"Mancino Sakura Vermouth (BTL 500ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWith a limited production run worldwide, this specialty Japan-inspired vermouth is a whimsical complement to your springtime cocktail repertoire. Originally created for the Mandarin Oriental Tokyo hotel, the Mancino family, a vermouth maker in northern Italy, blends Italian violets with an extract of pressed sakura blossoms from Kyoto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGet intense floral aroma of rose and cherry with notes of white grape and peach. Pungent herbal notes and chamomile flowers on the palate. This drinks like purple fruit punch and would make the perfect accent to a tart manhattan or rose-y martini. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMancino is a burgeoning, impressive vermouth specialist from Piedmont, northwest Italy. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVermouth made in Piedmont, Italy by Mancino Vermouth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 18%\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16.9 fl oz (500 ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mancino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39925389459535,"sku":"04-900-0023","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/mancino_vermouth.jpg?v=1649353361"},{"product_id":"umami-mart-bitters","title":"Umami Mart Bitters by Miracle Mile","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell before we opened Umami Mart, Kayoko stumbled across a bottle of Miracle Mile Yuzu Bitters at Bar Keeper in LA. From there, she reached out to proprietor \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/meet-miracle-mile\"\u003eLouis Anderman\u003c\/a\u003e – and that bottle of Yuzu Bitters would be one of the first products we would carry at our brick and mortar shop in Oakland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTen years later, we are elated to announce the release of Umami Mart Bitters by Miracle Mile, an exclusive bitters only sold at our shop. After a few years of R+D and many renditions of this formula, hampered by the pandemic and supply chain issues, this bottle is a labor of love and a testament to our longtime friendship with Anderman, whose unwavering passion for cocktails and bitters inspires us here at Umami Mart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final list of ingredients to this bitters includes:\u003cbr\u003eRed miso powder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersimmon\u003cbr\u003eTangerine\u003cbr\u003ePomelo\u003cbr\u003eBurdock root\u003cbr\u003eGentian root\u003cbr\u003eGinger\u003cbr\u003eCinchona bark\u003cbr\u003eKokuto sugar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnderman says: \"The red miso was inspired by a cocktail I had from Aly Iwamoto that used a burnt miso syrup. The first couple of test batches I worked with roasting miso paste, but that was a pain to infuse, and then I discovered the miso powder. My intent all along was to only use ingredients grown in or native to Japan, but I did allow myself the cinchona bark, since that works so well with fruit.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet lush notes of soy sauce, dark dried fruit, \u003cem\u003egobo\u003c\/em\u003e (burdock root), kokuto, and kombu, from this bottle, which works as a wonderful base for whisky and rum drinks. Marvel at its deep amber hue. Try our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/hanami-cocktail\"\u003eHanami Cocktail\u003c\/a\u003e using Baller Whiskey and Mancino Sakura Vermouth!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA big hug, thank you, and kanpai to Louis for working with us on these bitters!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Our Blog:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/meet-miracle-mile\"\u003eMeet\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLouis Anderman\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof Miracle Mile Bitters Co.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Kayoko Akabori\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003eMiracle Mile proprietor Louis Anderman recently launched \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drunkardsalmanac.com\/?mc_cid=2325655aff\u0026amp;mc_eid=UNIQID\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/drunkardsalmanac.com\/?mc_cid%3D2325655aff%26mc_eid%3DUNIQID\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1635629626520000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNHlD_vV_yQpZGLhF2BFUyot0D95BQ\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Drunkard's Almanac\u003c\/a\u003e with his brother, chronicling cocktail recipes that coincide with a commemorative day. The cocktails range from classic, pre-prohibition drinks, to newer renditions like the notable \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drunkardsalmanac.com\/in-cold-blood-cocktail-for-truman-capote\/?mc_cid=2325655aff\u0026amp;mc_eid=UNIQID\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/drunkardsalmanac.com\/in-cold-blood-cocktail-for-truman-capote\/?mc_cid%3D2325655aff%26mc_eid%3DUNIQID\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1635629626520000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNGTIGcpEJbw7B-rFEi_8qzV5P57Bw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eIn Cold Blood\u003c\/a\u003e recipe in ode to Truman Capote. It is a fun and endlessly fascinating resource not only for recipes but for historical events. Check it out and follow them on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/drunkards_almanac\/?mc_cid=2325655aff\u0026amp;mc_eid=UNIQID\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/drunkards_almanac\/?mc_cid%3D2325655aff%26mc_eid%3DUNIQID\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1635629626520000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNETAV9R96w3jTJ-4EbMLNsA-W9GCg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eCapacity: 4 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Glass bottle with plastic top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eMade in Los Angeles, CA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Miracle Mile","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39946512171087,"sku":"07-200-0013","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/mm_umami_bitters.jpg?v=1650845568"},{"product_id":"miyoshino-jyozo-tarumaru-sake-btl-720ml","title":"Hanatomoe \"Tarumaru\" Junmai Taru Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\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! It was featured in October 2022\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Sake Gumi October 2022\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/experimentations-in-wood-october-2022?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=2327218eb\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\"Experimentations in Wood\". \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaru Maru refers to the traditional technique where cedar planks are formed by hand to make the side boards for the taru. Miyoshino Jozo is dedicated to  supporting the local agriculture and expressing the terroir of Nara through their\u003cbr\u003esake.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir sake is free of added yeasts, depending instead on the atmosphere to ferment their brew; and their rice is contract-grown in Nara to revitalize small, abandoned towns. To close the loop, they ferment and age Taru Maru in barrels made with wood from the Yoshino Forest. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGet an oxidized scent on the nose, reminiscent of sherry, with a peppery, creamy front end and dry ending. Enjoy \u003cstrong\u003ewarm\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003ebagna cauda\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003esunomono\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Nara, Japan by Miyoshino Jozo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaru Maru Junmai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): 70% Yamadanishiki, Gohyakumangoku, or Gin No Sato\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 17-19% \/ SMV: +5 \/ Acidity: +3\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":"Miyoshino Jozo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39982219362383,"sku":"04-200-0230","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/Tarumaru.jpg?v=1663881748"},{"product_id":"glanz-collins-tumbler-13-oz","title":"Glanz Collins Tumbler (13 oz)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the Glanz (グランツ) Double-Walled Stainless Steel Tumbler series from Yukiwa – the hammered diamond-patterned base and mirror finish \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003elook like they were zapped out of a luxury hotel bar from the future, and taken from the chrome-fantasy sketchbook of a 1950's mad drink scientist's workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYukiwa boasts the versatility of this series, offering them as ideal cups for beer, iced, and hot drinks; they cite a high level of insulation, resulting in tighter, creamy foam when drinking beer or carbonated drinks, and keeping hot drinks hot for longer. They claim to show you new flavors in your favorite drinks that you might not otherwise pick up in other vessels. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou'll have to see for yourself but likely, you will not be disappointed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis Collins Tumbler is the vessel of choice for your painstakingly crafted highballs, Gin Fizz, or Gin Sonic (aka our new summertime gin favorite - find a simple recipe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/sips-of-summer-gin-sonic-with-osuzu-gin\"\u003ehere on our blog\u003c\/a\u003e!). The narrower shape and tall height keep your ice nestled in nicely with your ingredients, as opposed to clattering around, disrupting your precious bubbles. We're really strict here at the shop and at our bar about ice, soda, and general highball craft, so it pleases us that there are cups like this made with maniacs like us (and you?) in mind.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese tumblers will delight the enthusiast in your life who appreciates the trifecta of style, durability, and functionality these vessels will bring to their beverage pursuits. These have the form-factor and polish to be shown off as single accent-pieces to surprise guests as well as the toughness and heft to make for a sturdy, everyday drinking companion.\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: 13.5 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eDimensions: 5.8\" H x 3.5\" W x 3.5\" L\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;\"\u003eMade in Japan by Yukiwa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Yukiwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39991486251087,"sku":"01-900-0019","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/glanz_COLLINS_1916.jpg?v=1657840940"},{"product_id":"glanz-tumbler-12-oz","title":"Glanz Tumbler (12 oz)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroducing the Glanz (グランツ) Double-Walled Stainless Steel Tumbler series from Yukiwa – the hammered diamond-patterned base and mirror finish \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003elook like they were zapped out of a luxury hotel bar from the future, and taken from the chrome-fantasy sketchbook of a 1950's mad drink scientist's workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYukiwa boasts the versatility of this series, offering them as ideal cups for beer, iced, and hot drinks; they cite a high level of insulation, resulting in tighter, creamy foam when drinking beer or carbonated drinks, and keeping hot drinks hot for longer. They claim to show you new flavors in your favorite drinks that you might not otherwise pick up in other vessels. You'll have to see for yourself but likely, you will not be disappointed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tapered tumbler has a great wide lip for ample sips of your favorite beer or highball. There's lots of room in this cup, allowing for even flow even with lots of ice; you can gulp to your heart's content while still enjoying your beverage of choice chilled to perfection by superior insulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese tumblers will delight the enthusiast in your life who appreciates the trifecta of style, durability, and functionality these vessels will bring to their beverage pursuits. These have the form-factor and polish to be shown off as single accent-pieces to surprise guests as well as the toughness and heft to make for a sturdy, everyday drinking companion.\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: 12 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eDimensions: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e3.2\" H x 3.5\" W x 3.5\" L\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;\"\u003eMade in Japan by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Yukiwa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39991487987791,"sku":"01-900-0020","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/glanz_TUMBLER_M_1919.jpg?v=1657840988"},{"product_id":"oka-kura-sweet-bermutto-btl-720ml","title":"Oka Kura Sweet Bermutto (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMade by WTO-certified Kuma shochu distiller Tsutsumi Shuzo, this Junmai sake-based \u003cem\u003ebermutto\u003c\/em\u003e aka \"vermouth\" is a delectable take on a classic European vermouth fortified with Kuma shochu \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(rice shochu made in Kumamoto prefecture). The full botanical list includes \u003cem\u003eyomogi\u003c\/em\u003e (Japanese mugwort), yuzu, \u003cem\u003ekabosu\u003c\/em\u003e (a high acid citrus fruit), sansho peppercorn, \u003cem\u003eume\u003c\/em\u003e (Japanese green plum) and sweetened with Okinawa kokuto sugar. We get baking spice, brown sugar, stewed cherry, and woody vanilla balanced by a tart and bright umeshu-like acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eReach for this when you want a refreshing aperitif, or to make an outstanding Manhattan with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/kirin-fuji-world-blend-whisky-btl-23-oz?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=35159a32e\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eFuji World Blend\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/forbidden-bitters?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=d769cb31a\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eForbidden Bitters\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Kumamoto Japan, By Oka Brand for Tsutsumi Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFortified sake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 18%\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\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Oka Brand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40018194006095,"sku":"04-900-0025","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/sweet_bermutto.jpg?v=1659477406"},{"product_id":"chuko-yokka-koji-awamori-btl-720ml","title":"Chuko Yokka Koji Awamori (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis awamori is made using a four-day koji propagation, rearing the magic microbes up to be lean, mean, flavor machines, imparting an almost explosive intensity of flavor to this awamori. This spirit is bright, floral, grassy, and everything in between. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpending no time in clay pots, Yokka Koji is bottled directly from the tank shortly after distillation. Awamori is famous for its aging process, and prized expressions often have spent years and years in clay pots to mellow out the character. Yokka Koji is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003enot \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethat. Chuko Shuzo describes this awamori in terms of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eshinshu \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(new make); it's bottled much fresher than other expressions (only aged for about a year in stainless steel), so all of the boisterous and dynamic flavors resulting from the koji's long, four-day upbringing (about 2x the length of a typical propagation) and 22 day fermentation are bursting at the seams right after distillation. It practically jumps out of the bottle! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis awamori spreads across the palate like fireworks: soft florals of lavender and chamomile lead into a kaleidoscope of peach, banana, mango, and yogurt, with a note of frosted flakes and shaved coconut on the long finish. Earthy, complex, and relentless at the same time shimmering, fresh, and bright. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled in Okinawa, Japan by Chuko Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 100% indica rice koji\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 43% \/ Koji: Black \/ Distillation: Atmospheric  \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVessel: Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 oz (720 ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chuko Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40080556589135,"sku":"05-500-0010","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/yokka-koji.jpg?v=1656546804"},{"product_id":"nagomi-ceremonial-grade-matcha-green-tea","title":"Nagomi Ceremonial Grade Matcha Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ePlease read\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe current \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ematcha\u003c\/span\u003e shortage Japan is undergoing is unprecedented. There is a finite amount of \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ematcha\u003c\/span\u003e produced and right now, everyone around the world wants it. Due to the shortage and high demand, our suppliers have imposed price increases as of June. We unfortunately must increase \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003ematcha\u003c\/span\u003e prices up to 30%. We thank you for your continued patronage and support.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNagomi Ceremonial Grade Matcha is a first flush matcha, harvested only once a year in the spring. While we love the our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/umami-mart-matcha\"\u003eUmami Mart Matcha\u003c\/a\u003e for our everyday cup, we indulge in a luxurious bowl of Nagomi Ceremonial on special occasions and Saturday afternoons, when we want to enjoy layers of umami, dried fruit, and buttery macadamia nuts. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those who've been looking for an organic matcha option, Nagomi is a perfect fit. Certified organic \u003cspan\u003eby the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries of Japan (JAS), this matcha is savory, vegetal, and earthy, and is similar to how matcha was grown and produced historically. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 40g (20-30 servings)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Metal tin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Portland, OR; sourced from Uji,Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mizuba","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40223463768143,"sku":"12-300-0007","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/mizuba_organic.jpg?v=1663803625"},{"product_id":"kimura-stem-tokkuri-no-15","title":"No. 15 Stem Tokkuri","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cem\u003etokkuri\u003c\/em\u003e is, quite simply, a sake carafe. They are ubiquitous throughout Japan and most ceramicist and glass-blowers' portfolios would be naked without at least one - the \u003cem\u003etokkuri's\u003c\/em\u003e image\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eis symbolic of sake drinking by sight alone. The Stem Tokkuri is a fantastically subversive piece of functional glass art, taking an object so \"clutch-able\" in nature and instead having you grasp it (pinky out) by its hand-blown delicate glass stem. It's fun and imaginative, and definitely one-of-a-kind. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'll be waiting patiently for a glass stemmed coffee mug.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe first discovered the Stem Tokkuri on our 2022 visit to the Kimura Showroom in Tokyo, along with its partner, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/kimura-stem-hirahai-no-15\"\u003eStem Hirahai\u003c\/a\u003e. We were floored by the singular beauty and utter indulgence of these pieces - it felt like they were made for Umami Mart! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: While we recommend pairing this glass with the Stem Hirahai, these pieces are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEstablished in 1910, Kimura Glass Company in Eastern Tokyo has been making beautiful handcrafted glassware that only craftsmen with decades of experience can create. We chose a select few pieces from the Kimura collection that reflects the Umami Mart lifestyle – cocktail and sake pieces, of course!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse for: Sake, straight spirits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComes with: One glass in box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 6 oz \/ 177 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 7.5\"H x 3\"D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kimura Glass Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40281890029647,"sku":"02-300-0027","price":238.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/kimura_tokkuri.jpg?v=1667350364"},{"product_id":"kanosuke-limited-edition-single-malt-2022-btl-700ml","title":"Kanosuke Limited Edition Single Malt 2022 (BTL 700ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eKanosuke Distillery began operation in 2017 located near Fukiagehama Beach on the west coast of Kagoshima Prefecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kanosuke 2021 Single Malt was an amazing whisky to say the least and this years 2022 batch is right on the money! This is undoubtably Kanosuke with bright notes of passionfruit and vanilla, though this one picks up dark aged fruit like fig and prune from finishing in Oloroso Sherry casks that balance out the finishing notes of salt and toffee. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled and bottled in Kagoshima, Japan by Kanosuke Distillery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 59%\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrels: American Oak, Re-Charred Mellowed Kozuru Shochu Barrels, Oloroso Sherry \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged: 3 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited production: 3,000 bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e23 fl oz (700ml)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kanosuke Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40478289920079,"sku":"06-200-0051","price":215.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/3241031525-1.jpg?v=1671658704"},{"product_id":"seifuku-ryukyu-awamori-jikabi-btl-720ml","title":"Seifuku Ryukyu Awamori \"Jikabi\" (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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\"\u003eThis is a \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShochu Gumi selection! It was featured in J\u003ca title=\"Shochu Gumi June 2023 Zen Koji\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/shochu-gumi-n-015-zenkoji-june-2023\"\u003eune 2023 \"ZenKoji\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAged in stainless steel for six months Seifuku is located on the picturesque island of Ishigaki, known for its beef and crystal waters for diving. There are several awamori makers on the island and Seifuku was founded here in 1949. Seifuku’s unique open-fire pot still, called jikabi, is handcrafted by chairman Norihito Kanna (the president's father). This open-fire pot is an ancient method of distilling awamori, and is said to create a better flavor profile for the drink that also ages well. Awamori to me is dessert in a glass. The rich mouthfeel with ripe banana and vanilla notes are so distinct to this Okinawan spirit – it’s the tropics in every sip. What is particular about awamori is that the ABV is quite high compared to shochu, so it really packs a punch with all the malty flavors of the rice and black koji. Great in cocktails or a hot cup of coffee bring a bottle of this to the next yakitori party and serve over lotsa ice and some soda with an orange garnish. I also love sipping on this with a big bowl of anchovy-filled olives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled in Okinawa, Japan by Seifuku Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 100% indica rice koji\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 30% \/ Koji: Black \/ Distillation: Direct Fire Distillation \/ Yeast: N\/A\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge: N\/A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVessel: stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 oz (720ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"4th St. Beverage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40582862176335,"sku":"05-500-0011","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/awamori-seifuku-jikabi.jpg?v=1723731243"},{"product_id":"home-base-single-malt-whisky-btl-750ml","title":"Home Base Single Malt Whisky (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eHome Base Single Malt is a unique Californian spirit capturing the terroir of the West Coast. It’s made from \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e100% barley grown and malted at Mecca Grade Estate Malt in Madras, OR and aged in ex-Home Base Bourbon barrels to let the grain flavor shine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSmells like peach cobbler with notes of vanilla-buttercream and allspice; tastes like a scone with its nutty, toasty biscuit notes and peach jam on the palette with a long dry mineral finish. Drinks great neat or on the rocks, lovely in a 'Scotch' Old Fashioned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\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\/em\u003e\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: 100% Malted Barley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBarrels: Ex Home Base Bourbon casks,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAge: 4 years\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":40638452465743,"sku":"06-200-0054","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/homebase_singlemalt.jpg?v=1684450365"},{"product_id":"yamahai-primer-pack-btl-720ml","title":"Yamahai Primer Pack (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWelcome to the funky world of Yamahai sake! If you've never had Yamahais before, you're in the right place. We've hand-selected two bottles that we love here at Umami Mart that are representative of the style. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYamahai is the original method of sake-making where lactic acid is not added when creating the yeast starter, and is instead allowed to naturally develop on its own. Because the lactic acid must grow on its own, this process takes longer. This creates a sturdy starter, resulting in a robust, earthy and sometimes funky brew. The main difference between the yamahai and kimoto method is that the steaming rice is not macerated with a stick. Yamahai sakes are prized for their rich flavor profile, high in umami and rice flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/sake-and-spirits-sake-kimoto-and-yamahai\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/sake-and-spirits-sake-kimoto-and-yamahai\"\u003eFind more of our Yamahais + More here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ci data-stringify-type=\"italic\"\u003ePlease note that the photo may not be representative of the sakes in this pack. See below for which bottled are featured in this pack.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYamahai Primer Pack features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/mana-1751-true-vision-yamahai-tokubetsu-junmai-muroka-genshu-sake-btl-720ml?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=aba4a4639\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eMana 1751 True Vision Yamahai Tokubetsu Junmai Sake\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/choryo-omachi-yamahai-junmai-yoshinosugi-no-taru-sake-btl-720ml\"\u003eChoryo Yoshinosugi No Taru Omachi Yamahai Junmai Sake\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Various","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40638569316431,"sku":"","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/primer_yamahai.jpg?v=1684968318"},{"product_id":"honjozo-primer-pack-btl-720ml","title":"Honjozo Primer Pack (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWelcome to the world of honjozo sake! If you've never had Honjozos before, you're in the right place. We've hand-selected two bottles that we love here at Umami Mart that are representative of the style. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHonjozos require the use of rice with a seimaibuai of at least 70%. This means that 30% of the original rice grain is polished away. In addition to its four main ingredients (rice, water, yeast and koji), honjozo sakes also have brewers alcohol as an extra ingredient. Adding a minimal amount of brewers alcohol tends to subdue the \"ricey\" nose of sakes, often resulting in a dry, clean brew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/sake-and-spirits-sake-honjozo\"\u003eFind more of our Honjozos here!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that the photo may not be representative of the sakes in this pack. See below for which bottled are featured in this pack.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHonjozo Primer Pack features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/atago-no-matsu-tokubetsu-honjozo-sake-btl-720ml?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=e45f3aa74\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eAtago No Matsu Tokubetsu Honjozo Sake\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/yuki-otoko-snow-yeti-honjozo-sake-btl-720ml\"\u003eYuki Otoko \"Snow Yeti\" Honjozo Sake\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Various","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40638573084751,"sku":"","price":53.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/primer_honjozo.jpg?v=1684274855"},{"product_id":"ine-mankai-junmai-genshu-sake-btl-720ml","title":"Ine Mankai Genshu Junmai Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMukai Shuzo is one of the only breweries in Japan with a female toji (head brewer). 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":"kamado-san-black-donabe","title":"Igamono Kamado-san Black Donabe","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis rice-steaming Kamado-san Donabe features four pieces: the donabe body, a lid, steam lid, and a wooden \u003cem\u003eshamoji\u003c\/em\u003e (rice paddle). In addition to performing all the duties that a regular donabe provides, this donabe is especially suited for rice, and has the capacity for 3 \u003cem\u003ego\u003c\/em\u003e measures (standard rice cup-measure size equivalent to 3\/4 cup). Use this for your favorite hot-pot dishes, stews, or any manner of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/japanify-shiojake-donabe-rice?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=0e5b0190b\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eone-pot rice dishes\u003c\/a\u003e. Rest the wooden shamoji snugly in the notches on the lid's handle while your donabe sits proudly on the stove.\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. Made for communal cooking, it's best enjoyed with a group of friends or family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur friend Wendy Tsuji, founder of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/luna-koshihikari-organic-rice\"\u003eLuna Koshihikari Organic Rice\u003c\/a\u003e explains her method of cooking rice in her Kamado-san donabe:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRatio: 3 cups rice to 3.5 cups water\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Wash gently 3x until water is clear\u003cbr\u003e2. Drain rice in colander, and put into kamado, add the 3.5 cups water. Optional: let stand in water for 20 minutes.\u003cbr\u003e3. 12 minutes on high until steam comes out.\u003cbr\u003e4. 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Do not touch the interior of the hot kettle!  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed spots appear on the interior with continued use and then a white film of hot water scale appears - please do not rub this off.  If a film of scale is formed, the water will remain transparent even if the interior is red and your tea water will taste even better. 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