{"title":"Top 10","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"suigei-drunken-whale-tokubetsu-junmai-sake-btl-720ml","title":"Suigei \"Drunken Whale\" Tokubetsu Junmai Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuigei is a great \"house\" sake and an Umami Mart best seller. It's versatile with food and great at any temperature. It\u003cspan\u003e is dry, savory, easy-drinking, Kochi \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003esake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at its finest. This unmistakably crushable brew will delight all interested parties. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWith a ricey nose, the clean finish is unexpected. Serve it warm, chilled, or room temperature with basically anything you have to throw at it - it won't fail you! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRead about Yoko's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/a-visit-to-suigei-brewing-co\"\u003evisit to Suigei Brewing Co.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e in January 2023 on our blog!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Kochi, Japan by Suigei Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTokubetsu junmai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): 55%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 15% \/ SMV: +7 \/ Acidity: 1.6\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Suigei Shuzo Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5837321473,"sku":"04-200-0088","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/012019_suigei.jpg?v=1516412002"},{"product_id":"umami-salt","title":"Umami Salt (67g Jar)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWant to add an extra savory punch to your next dish? Umami Salt will do the trick. We collaborated with our friends at Oaktown Spice Shop to create the essence of umami in an easy to use spice blend. Try it as a rub. We also like it on eggs, fried rice, sandwiches, fried chicken, and pretty much everything else that goes in our mouths. Go gangbusters with glutamates without the MSG! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eIngredients: Sea salt, shiitake mushroom and black garlic powder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eCapacity: 2.7 oz \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eDimensions: 2\"D x 4\"H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eMaterial: Glass jar with plastic top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Oakland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Oaktown Spice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7609065217,"sku":"13-500-0003","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/oaktown_umami_salt.jpg?v=1445727848"},{"product_id":"matcha-tea-whisk-chasen","title":"Matcha Whisk (Made in China)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003echasen\u003c\/em\u003e (tea whisk) is a tool necessary to create matcha tea. This 80-tine chasen whisks the matcha to the perfect viscosity – not too thick and not too thin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 2-1\/4\"D x 4\"H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Bamboo; plastic container for storage included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eDesigned in Japan \/ Made in China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":null,"offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32733817354,"sku":"12-300-0003","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/whisk_japan_grande_8c511301-6149-42d5-9dd7-a86bb1686473.jpg?v=1522289140"},{"product_id":"den-blanc-junmai-sake-btl-500ml","title":"Den Blanc Pasteurized Junmai Sake (BTL 500ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eUsing white koji instead of yellow koji, Yoshi Sako of Den Brewery calls Den Blanc, \"an expression of sake, with zesty acidity, gentle sweetness of rice and a refreshing finish.\" Using white koji results in a sake high in citric acid (whereas yellow koji, which is more commonly used in sake-making, produces succinic acid) and can be fermented at a higher temperature for a shorter period of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sakos have also provided a recipe for Trout and Citrus Salad, a perfect pairing with Den Blanc, which you can find\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/trout-citrus-salad\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Make the salad and get the party started!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eNominated for a James Beard Award in its first year and second year, Den\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eSake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brewery is just around the corner from us in Oakland, and we are proud to carry our hometown sake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe seed for the idea to start Den Sake Brewery in Oakland, CA was planted in 2015, when Yoshi Sako started to theorize on how he could make sake himself. A bartender and accomplished sake sommelier for years, Sako stated that, \u003cem\u003e\"[... in order] to complete my desire to know more about sake, I knew I had to get fully into it – that meant brewing it, not just drinking it.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEven with all the limitations he faces as a brewer in the United States, Sako's sake exhibits the delicate and refined qualities that you would find in a Japanese sake. His attention to detail and skilled use of koji and yeast yields sakes that can be enjoyed cup after cup, balancing fresh fruitiness, acidity, and umami – all with a clean crisp ending.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead about our visit to Den Sake Brewery on our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/den-sakes-yoshihiro-sako\"\u003eblog\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Oakland, California by Den Sake Brewery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJunmai namachozo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): Calhikari 70%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 15.3% \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e17 fl oz (500ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Den Sake Brewery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32548702027855,"sku":"04-900-0002","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/den_blanc_cd62650c-ef5f-420f-be0a-da40bae05f01.jpg?v=1598669941"},{"product_id":"hinoki-bath-mat-17","title":"Hinoki Bath Mat 17\"","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem class=\"il\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem class=\"il\"\u003eHinoki\u003c\/em\u003e (Japanese cypress) has a soothing, minty, lemon fresh aroma that opens the nasal passages and signals relaxation. Hinoki is also known to be antibacterial and highly rot-resistant, which makes it ideal to place in moist or misty places. Say \"bye\" to bacteria-laden furry bath mats and \"hello\" to this hygienic mat that massages your feet every time you step in and out of the shower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/hot-springs-hinoki-aroma-bath-bags\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHinoki Bath Bag\u003c\/a\u003e for the full experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 13-3\/4\"L x 17-3\/4\"W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: Hinoki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Kochi, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tosaryu Hinoki Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32658819711055,"sku":"14-300-0023","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/hinoki_bath_mat.jpg?v=1604533199"},{"product_id":"umami-mart-junmai-sake-btl-720ml","title":"Umami Mart Junmai Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eFull of umami and acidity, discover a full range of flavors and textures with our flagship sake brewed by our friends at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/event-recap-kita-brewery-sake-tasting\"\u003eKita Brewery\u003c\/a\u003e in Shiga, Japan. Get notes of grapeskin on the nose, with a custardy mouthfeel and a satisfying \u003cem\u003ekire \u003c\/em\u003e(clean ending). Enjoy with cheese, rib eye, yakitori, shellfish, and pasta.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is very close to our hearts as we have teamed up with one of our favorite breweries, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/a-visit-to-kita-brewery-in-shiga\"\u003eKita Shuzo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of Shiga, Japan, to formulate this very special brew. Kita Shuzo prides itself on cultivating their koji for up to 50 hours instead of the usual 40 for more \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ekokumi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (richness) and ample UMAMI – eureka! It is only fitting that this would be our flagship sake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYamada Nishiki is used for the \u003cem\u003ekojimai\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eshubo\u003c\/em\u003e (starter mash). Ginfubuki is used for the \u003cem\u003ekakemai\u003c\/em\u003e (rice that's added to the shubo).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures: \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Shiga, Japan by Kita Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJunmai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): Yamada Nishiki + Ginfubuki 60%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 16-17% \/SMV: +3 \/ Acidity: 1.7\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e","brand":"JFC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39491316908111,"sku":"04-200-0133","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/um_junmai.jpg?v=1626992282"},{"product_id":"hanaabi-junmai-daiginjo-sake-btl-720ml","title":"Hanaabi Junmai Daiginjo Sake (BTL 720ml)","description":"\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\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/kayokos-hometown-pairing-saitama-sakes-oakland-eats\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFebruary\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/kayokos-hometown-pairing-saitama-sakes-oakland-eats\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e 2022 \"Kayoko's Hometown Pairing: Saitama x Oakland\".\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocated in Hanyu since 1860, Nanyo makes this cult status junmai daiginjo with local Saitama yeast and well water on premise. Get lush flavors of ripe peach, melon, and custard. They used the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eshizuku\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e method, a labor-intensive filtration process that is free-falling as opposed to the usual pressed filtration, resulting in a richer sake in both aroma and texture. We loved this chilled in a white wine glass with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/tagged\/soba-ichi\"\u003eSoba Ichi\u003c\/a\u003e’s iconic\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003etamagoyaki\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (egg omelette), \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.joodooboo.co\/\"\u003eJoodooboo\u003c\/a\u003e’s fresh tofu and various seasonal banchan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNam Kao from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vientiancafe.com\/\"\u003eVientian Cafe\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Saitama, Japan by Nanyo Jozo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJunmai daiginjo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHattan Nishiki 48%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 16-17% \/ SMV: +1 \/ Acidity: 1.4\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 fl oz (720ml)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"JFC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39620915101775,"sku":"05-400-0064","price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/hanaabi_jdg.jpg?v=1643579229"},{"product_id":"luna-koshihikari-organic-rice","title":"Luna Koshihikari Shinmai Organic Rice - 5lbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDue to the limited quantity of this product at this time, there is five bag limit per order! Thank you for understanding\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrown with the environment in mind! USDA organic and fertilizer-free.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA message from the producer: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe rice is shinmai (just milled) and can be cooked with less water thru Jan- Feb. 1c rice : 90% water due to moisture in rice, tho the rice is stabilized and does not have to be refrigerated. Store in cool dry place. If the 90% water is too stiff or hard to your liking, just add teaspoon of water and steam additionally. It is better to under-water and over stream which keeps the kernel intact for best texture.  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis single origin premium Koshihikari rice is grown organically in the Sacramento Valley by a fourth generation rice farmer. Koshihikari is widely-known in Japan for its sweet flavor, pillow-soft texture, and translucent moonlight white grain. Professional chefs often favor this rice for its softness – it feels like you can taste each grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rice is also known for being one of the hardest rice varieties to grow organically – its unique shape and growing time are unfavorable to most rice farmers. Luna Koshihikari Organic Rice is paving the way for future farmers not only by committing to growing premium rice locally, but also by growing pesticide-free, milling using water-saving and energy-saving techniques, and using solar power to support their operations. This very special bag of rice is guaranteed to elevate any dish and support local and organic farmers along the way!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWendy Tsuji, creator of Luna Koshihikari milled by Far West Rice, says:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eI was surprised when I found out that less than 3% of California rice in Sacramento Valley is organic. I have always liked horticulture and learning about specific cultivars in food. Though Koshihikari is difficult to grow, it intrigued me that where this variety is from originally is latitude 39 in Japan, the Sacramento Valley is similarly latitude 39. I wanted to see if a premium organic Koshihikari could be grown locally, and compete with the taste profile of the best rice from Japan, without paying for the extreme freight costs.  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe comparison in distance and energy consumption is that this local Luna rice comes from 171 miles away. Rice from Japan travels 5000 miles by comparison. Developing the Luna Koshihikari started as a “proof of concept” to see if I could bring to market a premium organic white rice as \u003c\/em\u003eshinmai\u003cem\u003e (new crop) for restaurants who would support the organic and sustainability concept, despite costing more, as our part against climate change. It was important to be organic, use less water with drill seeding, and have the best mill possible with 85% solar energy, and only have to travel from our “backyard” saving a lot of fuel. I wanted to take my experience in design and architectural sustainability and see if I could apply it to an agricultural product that could have some impact in the restaurant industry.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTsuji explains her method of cooking rice in her \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/kamado-san-black-donabe\"\u003eKamado-san Donabe\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRatio: 3 cups rice to 3 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 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\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eIngredients: rice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e5 pounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: rice in a kraft paper bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eMade in Nelson, CA by Far West Rice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Far West Rice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40582691684431,"sku":"13-600-0013","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/luna_rice.jpg?v=1678405426"},{"product_id":"daiyame-imo-shochu-btl-900ml","title":"Daiyame Sweet Potato Shochu (BTL 900ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSince its conception a few years ago, Daiyame is a shining example of the trend of lighter, brighter, and fruitier imo shochus which have been gaining popularity in bars and izakaya in Japan. Using a secret aging method for their potatoes (which they dub \u003cem\u003ekoujuku\u003c\/em\u003e) Hamada is able to capture intense, juicy, fruity aromas of lychee, muscat grape, and rosewater from their potatoes. The bright, ester aromatics produced in the fermentation are preserved with low-temperature vacuum distillation, a distilling technique used by less than 1% of sweet potato shochu producers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaiyame is finally here in the U.S. to aid in the bubbly bacchanals you didn't know you were missing! Chill some of this juicy and aromatic shochu over ice and top it up with a lot of soda, and you'll be sporting gorgeous lychee goodness in your glass in no time. \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 Hamada Shuzo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistilled from 84% \u003cem\u003eimo\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(sweet potato) and 16%\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ekome koji\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(rice koji) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV 25% \/ Koji: black (rice) \/ Distillation: Vacuum\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30 fl oz (900ml)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hamada Shuzo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40673103282255,"sku":"05-300-0070","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/daiyame.jpg?v=1685737229"},{"product_id":"umami-mart-matcha","title":"Umami Mart Matcha","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBUY 2 TINS FOR AN ADDITIONAL 10% OFF\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis matcha is on sale because it has a sell-by date of June 18, 2026. The tin is completely sealed for freshness so it will be fine to drink after this date. We always recommend putting it in the fridge once opened.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe collaborated with our long time favorite tea importer \u003ca data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/lauren-purvis-of-mizuba-tea-co?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=59d6360f6\u0026amp;_ss=r\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/lauren-purvis-of-mizuba-tea-co?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=59d6360f6\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eMizuba Tea Co.\u003c\/a\u003e to bring you this exclusive stone-milled, ceremonial grade matcha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStone-milling gives the matcha more complex, nutty flavors (as compared to jet or ball milled matcha), which results in an umami-forward (surprise!), invigorating, and pleasantly bitter drink. With an 800 year history, stone-milling today only accounts for 2% of Japan's entire tea production – we are so fortunate to share this ancient tradition with you through our matcha.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis ichibancha tea from Uji is shade-grown – making the leaves tender and full of layered, complex flavors. Because ichibancha are comprised of the first picking of the new tea leaf shoots of the year, they are the most prized. We hope you will enjoy this special matcha as much as we do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead our interview with Lauren Purvis, founder of Mizuba Tea Co. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/lauren-purvis-of-mizuba-tea-co?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=59d6360f6\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. Or click here for a recipe on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/japanify-make-matcha?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=21da50be0\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ehow to make a bowl of matcha\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: 100% Pure Uji Matcha Tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 40g (20-30 servings)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Metal tin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Uji, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefrigerate once open\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mizuba","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45170073010255,"sku":"12-300-0008","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/umamimart_matcha.jpg?v=1716587562"},{"product_id":"den-blue-label-junmai-nama-sake-btl-500ml","title":"Den Blue Label Junmai Nama Sake (BTL 500ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDen's Blue Label Junmai launched in August of 2024 featuring the use of low polish Yamada Nishiki rice from Sacramento, California. With a polishing ratio of 80% (20% removed), this sake is driest of all of the Den sakes. Yoshi and Lani, the brewers of Den add, \"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver time, it will develop even more complexity and round out with more body.\" So get one bottle to try fresh and another to age in your cellar for a few years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eNominated for a James Beard Award in its first year and second year, Den\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eSake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brewery is just around the corner from us in Oakland, so we receive the freshest brew possible. We are proud to carry our hometown sake!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe seed for the idea to start Den Sake Brewery in Oakland, CA was planted in 2015, when Yoshi Sako started to theorize on how he could make sake himself. A bartender and accomplished sake sommelier for years, Sako stated that,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"[... in order] to complete my desire to know more about sake, I knew I had to get fully into it – that meant brewing it, not just drinking it.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEven with all the limitations he faces as a brewer in the United States, Sako's sake exhibits the delicate and refined qualities that you would find in a Japanese sake. His attention to detail and skilled use of koji and yeast yields sakes that can be enjoyed cup after cup, balancing fresh fruitiness, acidity, and umami – all with a clean crisp ending.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead about our visit to Den Sake Brewery on our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/den-sakes-yoshihiro-sako\"\u003eblog\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\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\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eFeatures: \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Oakland, California by Den Sake Brewery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJunmai nama nama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): Yamada Nishiki 80%, SMV: +5, Acidity: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e1.65, Yeast: 901\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eABV 15%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e17 fl oz (500ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Den Sake Brewery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42085373968463,"sku":null,"price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/den_blue_label1.jpg?v=1723564677"},{"product_id":"den-blue-label-junmai-sake-pasteurized-btl-500ml","title":"Den Blue Label Junmai Sake Pasteurized (BTL 500ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eDen's Blue Label Junmai launched in August of 2024 featuring the use of low polish Yamada Nishiki rice from Sacramento, California. With a polishing ratio of 80% (20% removed), this sake is driest of all of the Den sakes. Yoshi and Lani, the brewers of Den add, \"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver time, it will develop even more complexity and round out with more body.\" So get one bottle to try fresh and another to age in your cellar for a few years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eNominated for a James Beard Award in its first year and second year, Den\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eSake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brewery is just around the corner from us in Oakland, so we receive the freshest brew possible. We are proud to carry our hometown sake!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe seed for the idea to start Den Sake Brewery in Oakland, CA was planted in 2015, when Yoshi Sako started to theorize on how he could make sake himself. A bartender and accomplished sake sommelier for years, Sako stated that,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"[... in order] to complete my desire to know more about sake, I knew I had to get fully into it – that meant brewing it, not just drinking it.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEven with all the limitations he faces as a brewer in the United States, Sako's sake exhibits the delicate and refined qualities that you would find in a Japanese sake. His attention to detail and skilled use of koji and yeast yields sakes that can be enjoyed cup after cup, balancing fresh fruitiness, acidity, and umami – all with a clean crisp ending.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead about our visit to Den Sake Brewery on our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/den-sakes-yoshihiro-sako\"\u003eblog\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\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\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eFeatures: \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrewed in Oakland, California by Den Sake Brewery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJunmai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeimaibuai (rice kernel remaining): Yamada Nishiki 80%, SMV: +5, Acidity: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e1.65, Yeast: 901\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eABV 15%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e17 fl oz (500ml)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Den Sake Brewery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42710011609167,"sku":"04-200-0389","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/den_blue.jpg?v=1742335084"}],"url":"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/top-10-of-2020.oembed","provider":"Umami Mart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}