{"title":"In Store Exclusives","description":"\u003cp\u003eTake advantage of these products that are in-store exclusives, only available for curbside pickup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnfortunately due to limits on shipping, perishability, or availability, these items can not be shipped\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"koshihikari-echigo-beer-can-six-pack-can-11-8-oz","title":"Koshihikari Echigo Beer 6-Pack (CAN 350ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing Japan’s most prized variety of rice, Koshihikakari, this beer is one of our best sellers. To top that, Echigo Beer is Japan’s first micro-brewery. 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The dry, crisp Okinawan original is a staple beer to keep in the fridge. If you like Japan's Big Four (Sapporo, Kirin, Asahi or Suntory) try Orion. Refreshing and easy to drink, this is perfect on a hot day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eBrewed in Okinawa, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e12 fl oz (350ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e6-Pack CAN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e5% ALC\/VOL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Orion Breweries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31738415087695,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/orion_regular.jpg?v=1620858656"},{"product_id":"hitachino-nest-anbai-plum-ale-six-pack-btl-11-2-oz","title":"Hitachino Nest Anbai Plum Ale Beer 6-Pack (BTL 330ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade with Hitachino Nest's signature White Ale, this Gose style beer is then infused with green sour plum (ume) and Japanese sea salt (moshio), for a sour, fruity, slightly salty, and umami-filled beer that's very unique and refreshing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince 1996, Kiuchi Brewery, originally a producer of sake, started brewing their own line of fermented ales. They combine the meticulous practices of sake brewing and curious ingredients in their beers. Hoot-hoot!!! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBrewed in\u003c\/span\u003e Ibaraki, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11.2 fl oz (330ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6-Pack BTL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7% ALC\/VOL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kiuchi Brewery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31738519027791,"sku":"","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/anbai.jpg?v=1491951873"},{"product_id":"suntory-yamazaki-12-whisky-btl-750ml","title":"Suntory Yamazaki 12 Year Whisky (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bottle helped start the Japanese whisky craze after being named \"Best Whisky of the Year\" in 2013. 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. Founded by Shinjiro Torii, lovingly refered to as Uncle Tory, Suntory whiskies are 100% made from one of their three distilleries in Japan. \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 Osaka, Japan by Suntory Yamazaki Distillery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e43%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrels: Ex-bourbon, Spanish sherry, Japanese Mizunara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAged: 12 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":"Suntory Whisky","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31738421280847,"sku":"06-200-0021","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/yamazaki12__92119.1562694670.jpg?v=1606698742"},{"product_id":"igamono-black-steam-donabe","title":"Igamono Black Steam Donabe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis rustic \u003cem\u003edonabe\u003c\/em\u003e features three pieces: the donabe body, a lid, and a steam grate. In addition to performing all the duties that a regular donabe provides, the steam grate allows you to steam dumplings, vegetables, and \u003cem\u003emochi\u003c\/em\u003e. This double-duty donabe features a deep black glaze for a modern feel on its earthy textured surface. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDonabe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a traditional Japanese earthenware cooking pot that i\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003et is meant to be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplaced directly onto a flame to cook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003enabemono\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or one-pot dishes like\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003esukiyaki\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eoden\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eyosenabe. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA well-loved donabe can last for years, and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe best part of cooking in a donabe is the experience. 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":"kizakura-kyoto-matcha-ipa-beer-six-pack-btl-11-15-oz","title":"Kizakura Kyoto Matcha IPA Beer 6-Pack (BTL 330ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beer tastes exactly what it sounds like: Matcha IPA. 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Due to the freshness of the ume, this is an in-store exclusive,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eonly available for in-store pickup! The dates are TBD and should be available between May 16-17; we will keep you updated on the exact timing. \u003cem style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eThese Umeshu Kits are non-refundable. Thank you for your understanding.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is your one stop shop for making \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=7peT4BnyvYM\"\u003eumeshu\u003c\/a\u003e! We've secured fresh, organically cultivated, primarily Nanko ume\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003efrom San Bernardino, California. Picked at their peak for umeshu and umeboshi-making, these ume are blush green to yellow in color. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse this kit to infuse these local ume along with rock sugar and shochu to make a sweet, tart, and vibrantly local umeshu! This year's bottle pick is Issho Bronze Sweet Potato Shochu, which Kayoko (our humble Shochu Director) thinks will make dynamite umeshu! Plus, jar is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn how to make umeshu by watching our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=98MQBkUDKrs\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003evideo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e! Please note: in the video we use two half-gallon jars instead of the single one-gallon jar included in this kit. When using one jar layer all the ingredients into the gallon jar. Or read the recipe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/how-to-make-umeshu-japanese-plum-liqueur\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/98MQBkUDKrs\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThis Umeshu Kit features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 lbs fresh, spray-free Nanko ume from San Bernardino, CA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 - Issho Bronze Sweet Potato Shochu (720ml, Kagoshima, 25% ALC\/VOL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 - Wide Mouth Canning Jar\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(1 gallon, USA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 - Rock Sugar (2.2lb\/1kg, Japan)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003ePre-order this Umeshu Kit now for pick up TBD from \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMay 16-17\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e ! We will not be able to hold the Umeshu Kits longer than 5 days from the TBD pick up date – please refrain from ordering if you are planning to go out of town between May 16-17. These Umeshu Kits are non-refundable. Thank you for your understanding.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Various","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32277630976079,"sku":"07-300-0004","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/050526_umeshu_kit1.jpg?v=1778009320"},{"product_id":"suntory-yamazaki-18-whisky-btl-750ml","title":"Suntory Yamazaki 18 yr Japanese Whisky (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe don't have to remind you that this Japanese single malt won the Gold at the 2007 International Spirits Challenge and the Double Gold at the 2005 San Francisco World Spirits Competition because we've heard it all before! Grab this bottle of Yamazaki 18 now, because its availability is always fleeting. Notes of cherries, pineapple cake, honey candy, green apple, orange marmalde and vanilla oak grace the nose. The palate is the same complexity with the edition of apricot and a long finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eSuntory is Japan's oldest whisky distillery, with a nearly 100 year legacy. Founded by Shinjiro Torii, lovingly refered to as Uncle Tory, Suntory whiskies are 100% made from one of their three distilleries in Japan. \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 Osaka, Japan by Suntory Yamazaki Distillery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eABV 43%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrels: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEx-bourbon, Spanish sherry, Japanese Mizunara\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged: 18 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.3 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Suntory Whisky","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32417710276687,"sku":"06-200-0022","price":900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/yamazaki18.jpg?v=1594412500"},{"product_id":"hitachino-nest-umeshu-highball-can-6-pack","title":"Hitachino Nest Umeshu Highball Can 6-Pack (Can 350ml)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFans of Hitachino Nest beer and fans of \u003cem\u003eumeshu\u003c\/em\u003e unite to usher in this offering from Kiuchi Brewery: Umeshu Highball Can! First, Hitachino Nest White Ale beer is distilled twice to reach around 35% ABV and then Kiuchi-grown local plums are added. The sauce is matured 6 to 7 months in stainless steel before final dilution and bottling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis umeshu is tart, juicy, and quite refreshing. Ready to drink, just chill it thoroughly before drinking and consider a highball glass and ice to serve!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSince 1996, Kiuchi Brewery, originally a producer of sake, started brewing their own line of fermented ales. They combine the meticulous practices of sake brewing and curious ingredients in their beers. Hoot-hoot!!! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom the Blog\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/nest-is-best-visiting-the-hitachino-beer-brewery-in-japan\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/nest-is-best-visiting-the-hitachino-beer-brewery-in-japan\"\u003eNest is Best: Visiting the Hitachino Nest Beer Brewery in Japan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMade in Ibaraki, Japan by Kiuchi Shuzo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e12 fl oz (350ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e6-Pack CAN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABV 6%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kiuchi Brewery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39336198701135,"sku":"","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/kiuchi_umeshu.jpg?v=1620765205"},{"product_id":"kagua-saison-six-pack-btl-12-oz","title":"Kagua Yuzu and Sansho Saison Ale (BTL 330ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Belgian farmhouse ale with a refreshing yuzu aroma and hints of sansho pepper. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis beer is bottle-fermented, so be sure to pour it into a glass to enjoy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFar Yeast Brewing partnered with Brewery de Graal in Belgium to produce an authentic Belgian brew experience for their Kagua line.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eBrewed at Brewery de Graal, Belgium by Far Yeast Brewing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e11.15 fl oz (330ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e6-Pack BTL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e6% ALC\/VOL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hosoda Bros","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39474910560335,"sku":"","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/kagua_saison.jpg?v=1626027062"},{"product_id":"brooklyn-kura-blue-door-junmai-sake-btl-750ml","title":"Brooklyn Kura Blue Door Nama Junmai Sake (BTL 750ml)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eWe've been huge fans of Brooklyn Kura since they opened their doors in 2018. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/american-born-sake-brooklyn-kura?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=84b5a0afa\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eBrandon and Brian\u003c\/a\u003e have been committed to making sakes with the highest quality ingredients in New York. We love their clean and crisp brews that are easy to drink and approachable. Their Blue Door Junmai is a classic, and has notes of rice, umami, and ripe bananas.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eEnjoy chilled in a ceramic tumbler or wine glass. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eRead our interview with Brooklyn Kura from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/american-born-sake-brooklyn-kura?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=84b5a0afa\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e2022.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Brooklyn, NY by Brooklyn Kura\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJunmai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): Calrose and Yamadanishiki 70%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSMV: +2\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAcidity: 1.8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV: 17%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 fl oz (750ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Brooklyn Kura","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39635887390799,"sku":"04-200-0203","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/brooklyn_kura_blue_door.png?v=1754587724"},{"product_id":"tedorigawa-kinka-gold-blossom-daiginjo-nama-arabashiri-sake-btl-720ml","title":"Tedorigawa Kinka \"Gold Blossom\" Nama Arabashiri Daiginjo Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a textbook gorgeous and aromatic daiginjo. We get jasmine, fuji apple, and slate on the nose. The palate is extremely endearing, juicy, with a sparkling acidity, notes of white peach, mango, and light floral honey. Dreamy! This culminates in a burst of fresh cream and vanilla on the finish, while finishing dry, quickly, and refreshing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eYoshida Sake Brewing's reputation for pristine water and local rice precede them; this century-and-a-half old family owned brewery was the feature of 2015 documentary film '\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.birthofsake.com\/about\/#:~:text=The%20Birth%20of%20Sak%C3%A9%20is,20%20to%2070%20years%20old.\"\u003eThe Birth of Sake.\u003c\/a\u003e'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNote: We can ship this sake, but due to the nature of shipping, please note that fluctuations in temperature can affect the freshness of the drink, and we will always recommend picking up locally when possible. Please proceed with shipping at your own risk.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBrewed in Ishikawa, Japan by Tedorigawa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDaiginjo Nama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): Yamadanishiki, Gohyakumangoku \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e45%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABV 16-17% \/ SMV: +3.3 \/ Acidity: 1.2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tedorigawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39758711717967,"sku":"04-500-0070","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/tedorigawa_kinka.jpg?v=1642373352"},{"product_id":"xl-akarui-nouson-sweet-potato-shochu-isshobin-btl-1750ml","title":"XL Akarui Nouson Sweet Potato Shochu Isshobin (BTL 1750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-style: italic;\"\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 This is a \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShochu Gumi selection! It was featured in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/shochu-gumi-n-005-stay-home-with-shochu-december-2020\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDecember 2020 \"Stay Home With Shochu\".\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've died and gone to shochu heaven! We've finally gotten our hands on the first isshobin (1.8L bottle) bottlings of shochu to grace our shores. Previously only available for sake, these large bottle formats contain 2.5 standard bottles worth of shochu and are perfect for keeping around for entertaining, sharing with large groups, or just to have a trusty bottle of shochu around you don't have to worry about checking the levels on so often. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKayoko first had this at Ippuku in Berkeley, so imagine that you’re at a rowdy izakaya having grilled meats with 10 of your friends or colleagues. The fruity nose reminds us of fermented pineapples and tropical fruit. It’s bright and funky and great mixed with soda and a spritz of lime. Food pairings run the gamut, from fries to kimchi and pickles, to tonkatsu. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's our recipe for a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/shochu-gumi-n-005-stay-home-with-shochu-december-2020\"\u003eRusty Nail cocktail variation\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cb data-stringify-type=\"bold\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e This bottle is an in-store offering only. Due to the size of the bottle, we can not ship this bottle.\u003c\/em\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 Kirishimacho Jyoryusho\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 25% \/ Koji: black and white blend (kome) \/ Distillation: Atmospheric\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60 fl oz (1750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"4th St. Beverage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40004696178767,"sku":"05-300-0056","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/akarui_isshou.jpg?v=1656546277"},{"product_id":"kachiwari-ice","title":"Kuramoto Kachiwari Ice (2lb Bag)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne of the greatest pleasures in life is an ice-cold beverage; whether it's a cocktail, iced coffee, or highball, the simple principle of refreshment staves off the beast in us and can make living in this world just a little bit sweeter. By that same token, we all know the bitter disappointment that comes when the ice in your drink doesn't stand up to the rigors of casual drinking. Watery highball? Thanks, but no thanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKuramoto Ice got its start by delivering whole blocks of ice to customers and restaurants for them to cut as needed for their drinks. Not all of us have this ability, however, so the Kachiwari Ice comes in handy. These are ice pieces coarsely cut from Kuramoto's signature pristine, clear ice. Use these for rocks pours, or stack them up nicely on top of each other in your favorite \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/glassware-highball\"\u003ehighball glass\u003c\/a\u003e for a superior iced drink, whatever it may be. If you're in a highball mood, check out this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/sodawari-highball-picks\"\u003equick list\u003c\/a\u003e of some of our favorite spirits that play well with bubbles.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease note: due to the nature of ice, we are only offering this as a local pickup or in-store option so we can keep it frozen until you bring it home! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eEstablished in 1923 in Kanazawa City, family-owned Kuramoto Ice makes exquisitely firm, clear, and slow-melting ice by slowly freezing drinking water at 14ºF and agitating it over the course of 48 hours to remove bubbles and other imperfections as it freezes. You can find Kuramoto Ice in stellar shaved ice and cocktail bars around California and Vegas, and you can pick your own up here at Umami Mart.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: Water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacking: Resealable plastic bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains 2 lbs, 3.2 oz of ice pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eMade in Kanazawa, Japan by Kuramoto Ice\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotos courtesy of Kuramoto Ice\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kuramoto Ice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40482561491023,"sku":"13-1100-0003","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/kuramoto_kachiwari_bag.jpg?v=1680123456"},{"product_id":"sphere-ice","title":"Kuramoto Sphere Ice","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne of the greatest pleasures in life is an ice-cold beverage; whether it's a cocktail, iced coffee, or highball, the simple principle of refreshment staves off the beast in us and can make living in this world just a little bit sweeter. By that same token, we all know the bitter disappointment that comes when the ice in your drink doesn't stand up to the rigors of casual drinking. Watery highball? Thanks, but no thanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUse Kuramoto's Sphere Ice for a served-down cocktail like an Old Fashioned or for your favorite shochu, spirit, or genshu sake on the rocks. We have battle-tested these ice spheres under rigorous conditions, and can confirm one of these hefty balls of ice will suffice for an entire evening's worth of rocks drinks - 3 to 4 hours at least (at 65ºF Bay Area room temp).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe found this ice fits nicely in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/slash-old-fashioned-glass-6-pack?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=c73c5010d\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eSlash Old Fashioned Glass\u003c\/a\u003e with room for a 3 oz. pour on top . Check out this quick list of some of our favorite \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/on-the-rocks\"\u003eon-the-rocks picks\u003c\/a\u003e as well.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease note: due to the nature of ice, we are only offering this as a local pickup or in-store option so we can keep it frozen until you bring it home! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEstablished in 1923 in Kanazawa City, family-owned Kuramoto Ice makes exquisitely firm, clear, and slow-melting ice by slowly freezing drinking water at 14ºF and agitating it over the course of 48 hours to remove bubbles and other imperfections as it freezes. You can find Kuramoto Ice in stellar shaved ice and cocktail bars around California and Vegas, and you can pick your own up here at Umami Mart.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: Water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacking: Resealable plastic bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains 8 x 2.5\" 156ml ice spheres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eMade in Kanazawa, Japan by Kuramoto Ice\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotos courtesy of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eKuramoto Ice\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kuramoto Ice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40482562277455,"sku":"13-1100-0004","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/kuramoto_sphere_ice.jpg?v=1680124101"},{"product_id":"kuri-kuro-dark-chestnut-ale-six-pack-btl-12-oz","title":"Kuri Kuro Dark Chestnut Ale 6-Pack ( BTL 355ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBrewed using Miyazaki-grown chestnuts, this stout beer is rich with flavors of nuts, herbs, and sweet chestnut, with espresso and brown sugar on the nose. We love that this beer is nutty, velvety, solid, and full-bodied while maintaining a hint of tartness, much like a chestnut fruit.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSituated on the foot of a sacred mountain featured in ancient Japanese mythology, Hideji Brewery specializes in craft beer using local, natural ingredients. Homemade malt, natural water, local yeast, and local citrus are all used to create unique and delicious brews, often matured over months to years to ensure a smooth and refreshing flavor. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Miyazaki, Japan by Hideji Brewery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeer Style: Imperial Stout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed from Miyazaki Chestnuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV: 9%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 fl oz (355 ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hideji","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40640180551759,"sku":"","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/chestnut_ale_96ef1f96-829a-4172-ba55-8c577950e05a.jpg?v=1682819517"},{"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. Turn off completely and let steam for 30-40 minutes, fluff rice before serving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDue to high risk of breakage during shipping, we only offer this item for in-store pick up.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 9.45\"-7.08\"D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds 50.7 fluid ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ethe donabe body, a lid, steam lid, and a wooden \u003cem\u003eshamoji\u003c\/em\u003e (rice paddle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Ceramic\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\u003cbr\u003e\n\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","brand":"Nagatani Seito Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40709759139919,"sku":"11-500-0010","price":260.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/011725_kamado.jpg?v=1737157204"},{"product_id":"kuramoto-ice-sticks","title":"Kuramoto Ice Sticks","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne of the greatest pleasures in life is an ice-cold beverage; whether it's a cocktail, iced coffee, or highball, the simple principle of refreshment staves off the beast in us and can make living in this world just a little bit sweeter. By that same token, we all know the bitter disappointment that comes when the ice in your drink doesn't stand up to the rigors of casual drinking. Watery highball? Thanks, but no thanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKuramoto Ice got its start by delivering whole blocks of ice to customers and restaurants for them to cut as needed for their drinks. Not all of us have this ability, however, so the Kachiwari Ice comes in handy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese are ice sticks precisely cut from Kuramoto's signature pristine, clear ice. Place one of these sticks in your favorite\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/glassware-highball\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/glassware-highball\"\u003ehighball glass\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor a superior iced drink, whatever it may be. If you're in a highball mood, check out this\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/sodawari-highball-picks\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/sodawari-highball-picks\"\u003equick list\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof some of our favorite spirits that play well with bubbles.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease note: due to the nature of ice, we are only offering this as a local pickup or in-store option so we can keep it frozen until you bring it home! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEstablished in 1923 in Kanazawa City, family-owned Kuramoto Ice makes exquisitely firm, clear, and slow-melting ice by slowly freezing drinking water at 14ºF and agitating it over the course of 48 hours to remove bubbles and other imperfections as it freezes. You can find Kuramoto Ice in stellar shaved ice and cocktail bars around California and Vegas, and you can pick your own up here at Umami Mart.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIngredients: Water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePacking: Resealable plastic bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eContains 2.4 lbs, each stick is \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1.4\" x 1.4\" x 4.9\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMade in Kanazawa, Japan by Kuramoto Ice\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kuramoto Ice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40882816254031,"sku":"13-1100-0006","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/kuramoto_stick_ice.jpg?v=1699564228"},{"product_id":"takara-chu-hi-fuji-apple-highball-six-pack-can-12oz-355ml","title":"TaKaRa CHU-HI Fuji Apple Highball 6-Pack (Can 355ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the original Takara Can Chu-Hi imported from Japan! If you've ever had the drink Manzanilla Sol you'll be right at home here. Bright, refreshing, and sparkling to boot with the perfect amount of apple sweetness! Will be drinking this all summer long!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade by Takara Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 4.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 fl oz (355ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Takara Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41518744535119,"sku":"","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/takara_apple_chuhai_c0a94258-b5b0-473d-904c-17da8490e17a.jpg?v=1713645250"},{"product_id":"takara-chu-hi-lemon-highball-six-pack-can-12oz-355ml","title":"TaKaRa CHU-HI Lemon Highball 6-Pack (Can 355ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the original Takara Can Chu-Hi imported from Japan! The lemon taste fresh squeezed if you can believe it! It's bright, refreshing, and sour with just enough sweetness to balance out the acid. Definitely will be drinking this when the sun is out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTakara Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV: 5.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 fl oz (355ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV: 5.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Takara Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41518747353167,"sku":"","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/takara_lemon_chuhi_23bdbc5d-7941-4774-90d0-3eae29a3e7cd.jpg?v=1713645384"},{"product_id":"tamagawa-white-label-yamahai-muroka-nama-genshu-junmai-sake-btl-720ml-copy","title":"Tamagawa White Label Yamahai  Muroka Nama Genshu Junmai Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur eyeballs popped when we saw the ABV on this sake. Philip Harper, the toji at Kinoshita says, “Most yeast starts dying off when the alcohol gets above 18%, but ours ferment merrily on. The 20% range is pretty standard for us with junmai sakes, and the White label product has gone over 22% seven times in the past, taking it out of the legal definition of sake, which is up to 21.9%. This puts it in a different tax category, and we have to label it as Zasshu (miscellaneous alcohol). This year we got to 22.3%.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarper ages his sakes at home, saying that he has kept his bottles after opening at room temperature for over a decade and tastes how they grow over the years. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe shared this bottle over dinner at Popoca in Oakland. We tried it neat, on the rocks, and with soda. Neat, we got notes of prunes, milk punch, and vermouth. On the rocks, this sake tasted crisper and savory with a hint of lemon rind. My favorite serving style was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eon the rocks with soda\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (3:5 parts) – it tasted like cream soda! This sake was spot on with Popoca’s smokey halibut enchiladas, and their \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eyuca con pepescas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Try this sake with bigger flavors like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eburgers, curry, and guacamole\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\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 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eKinoshita Brewery\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle: Muroka Nama Genshu Yamahai Junmai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eKitanishiki 66%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e20-22%  \/ SMV \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e+7 \/ Acidity \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e2.7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 24 fl oz (720ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kinoshita Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42747914715215,"sku":"04-200-0394","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/tamagawa_white_sq.jpg?v=1749830733"},{"product_id":"kokonoe-saika-ginjo-akazu","title":"Kokonoe Saika Ginjo Akazu (1.8L)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKokonoe Saika's unique history as a brewery that started our making vinegar is closely tied to the fact that Wakayama is said to be the birthplace of sushi. Kokonoe Saika is well known for the akazu, or red vinegar, which is brewed with sake lees. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/interview-with-president-toshimitsu-saika-of-kokonoe-saika\"\u003ePresident Toshimitsu Saika\u003c\/a\u003e of Kokonoe Saika says, \"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWe make akazu, which is ideal for making sushi rice. We are the only brewery that makes both akazu vinegar and sake. In fact, we started as a vinegar maker in 1908, but realized that to make the best vinegar we needed a consistent supply of sake lees. That is why we started making sake in 1934.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis vinegar is made using daiginjo grade sakekasu aged for over three years, then fermented over 120 days in kioke wooden barrels. 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