{"title":"Umami Mart Pop-Up","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"stainless-steel-teardrop-barspoon","title":"Stainless Steel Teardrop Barspoon","description":"\u003cp\u003eEver watch a bartender stir a cocktail and marvel in how elegantly they swivel the barspoon? Besides having mad skills, they probably have great tools, too, like this 13.5\"  Teardrop Barspoon. The twists on the Teardrop Barspoon go up and down the whole length for easy handling, and gives it a tight spin for a comfortable stir. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot sure exactly when to use a barspoon? Make sure to read Umami Mart bartender Paystyle's definitive Happy Hour post, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.umamimart.pro\/2010\/09\/happy-hour-whats-a-barspoon\/\"\u003eWhat's a Barspoon?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/span\u003e12”L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Akagawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39283202981967,"sku":"01-100-0003","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/barspoon-teardrop_wh.jpg?v=1492132037"},{"product_id":"umami-mart-diamond-cut-mixing-glass","title":"Umami Mart Diamond Cut Mixing Glass","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd a bit of style to your barware collection with this mixing glass featuring the classic Japanese diamond-cut pattern. The Diamond Cut Mixing Glass has become a staple in the cocktail world for its handsome, functional design – its wide mouth and base, sturdy grip, and beaker-like spout make it perfect for building and stirring classic cocktails like the Martini and the Manhattan. Made from heavy, thick-walled glass, this mixing glass fits standard-sized Julep and Hawthorne strainers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck out how to properly use a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.umamimart.pro\/2011\/01\/happy-hour-whats-a-mixing-glass\/\"\u003emixing glass\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the Umami Mart blog!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand wash preferable, do not wash in dishwasher.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eCapacity: 17 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eDimensions: 5\"H x 3.5\"D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eMaterial: Glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eMade in Japan by Ninomiya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Once in a blue moon, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003ci\u003eyou may notice air bubbles in your glass. This is a naturally occurring phenomenon when creating the glass. The \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eglass factory tries to control these air bubbles but alas, sometimes those suckers get stuck in there. The factory assures us that these bubbles do not effect the quality of the glass or contribute to breakage. So stir away!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cem\u003e**This product is the regular \u003cb\u003eseamed\u003c\/b\u003e mixing glass \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eby Ninomiya Crystal Company,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e not the seamless mixing glass. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eFind details about our seamless mixing glass \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.umamimart.pro\/collections\/mixing-glass\/products\/mixing-glass-yarai-seamless\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cem\u003e***Umami Mart is not responsible for any breakage of this glass. Please read below for a thorough explanation of breakage.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e+++\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the past, we have received feedback that this mixing glass breaks in a very uniform way, where the \"bottoms fall off.\" This seems to occur mostly to customers in high-use atmospheres (bars and restaurants), and we are working on a solution with the manufacturer of the glass in Japan. The glass manufacturer believes that it is caused by the difference in the thickness of the glass (the bottom vs. walls), and the annealing process during production (heating up and properly cooling down the glass).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs an alternative, please consider the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/barware-mixing-glasses\/products\/umami-mart-seamless-diamond-cut-mixing-glass\"\u003eSeamless Diamond Cut\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/umami-mart-seamless-plain-mixing-glass\"\u003ePlain Mixing Glass\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, designed by Umami Mart.\u003c\/span\u003eThese glasses are hand-blown in a glass factory in Tokyo, and have no reported breakage issues as those described above. We have never received complaints from home-users of this mixing glass. Again, it seems to be an issue where the mixing glass is being used heavily in a restaurant or bar setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe always ask that you hand wash any of the mixing glasses purchased at Umami Mart, whether at home or at a bar\/restaurant. Please contact us any time at \u003ca href=\"mailto:shop@umamimart.pro\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eshop@umamimart.pro\u003c\/a\u003e with questions or feedback about our mixing glasses. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThanks for shopping with us!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKayoko + Yoko\u003cbr\u003eUmami Mart Founders\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Umami Mart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21241327517775,"sku":"01-600-0001","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/mixing_glass_reg.jpg?v=1597861001"},{"product_id":"mini-tree-branch-spoons","title":"Mini Tree Branch Spoons","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese tree branch spoons are perfect for mixing cream into tea, using in sugar pots, and indulging in ice cream, flan, or cake. We love the organic, \u003cem\u003ewabisabi\u003c\/em\u003e handle, adding a little bit of flair to your table! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 5\"L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Stainless steel\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":"Kotobuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17535903175,"sku":"11-400-0003","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/branch-spoon_wh.jpg?v=1492114842"},{"product_id":"bartenders-toolkit","title":"Umami Mart Bartender's Toolkit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDelight the bartender in your life with this special Umami Mart Bartender's Toolkit. It's complete with all the essentials to make the perfect cocktail: jigger for measuring, mixing glass for building, barspoon for stirring, and strainer for pouring. This collection will make a gorgeous and functional addition to any bar. Cheers! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e1 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/umami-mart-diamond-cut-mixing-glass?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=73790c3d9\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eUmami Mart Diamond Cut Mixing Glass\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e (Umami Mart; 17 oz) \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.2;\"\u003e1 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/julep-strainer\"\u003eJulep \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/julep-strainer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.2;\"\u003eStrainer\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.2;\"\u003e (Yukiwa; 6.25\"H x 3.25\"W)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e1 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"line-height: 1.4;\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/stainless-steel-0-75-0-5oz-jigger-with-lines\"\u003eStainless Steel Jigger\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e (Yukiwa; 0.75 oz \/ 0.5 oz (0.25 oz line))\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.2;\"\u003e1 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/stainless-steel-teardrop-barspoon?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=1e1ceb90a\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eStainless Steel Teardrop Barspoon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.2;\"\u003e(Yukiwa; 13.5\"L)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eAll products made in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Umami Mart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":286146834,"sku":"","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/btk_ss_reg_teardrop4.jpg?v=1737576264"},{"product_id":"organic-japanese-green-tea-sencha-first-picked","title":"Organic Japanese First-Picked Sencha Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eMasubuchi-en's Organic Japanese Green Tea is a premium first flush tea from Gifu Prefecture in Japan. First flush teas are made with the first leaves from the harvest – that means they're the freshest and youngest tea leaves, which make the very best tasting tea. Masubuchi-en then roasts these leaves twice – once at low temperature, and then again at high temperature. The results are a clean, yet rich, smooth, and flavorful green tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.4 oz., makes about 25 servings \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Gifu Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertified organic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Masubuchi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":969760021,"sku":"12-100-0003","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/organic_tea_first_flush.jpg?v=1492115978"},{"product_id":"umami-mart-stainless-steel-julep-strainer","title":"Umami Mart Stainless Steel Julep Strainer","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou asked for it, we helped create it! For years, our customers asked us for a Julep strainer so we worked together with renowned Japanese bartool makers Yukiwa to design a proper Julep strainer to accompany our mixing glasses. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrain your cocktails with ease with this Julep strainer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead about our visit to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.umamimart.pro\/2014\/04\/visit-yukiwa-barware-factory-niigata\/\"\u003eYukiwa Factory\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Niigata, Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eDimensions: 6.25\"H x 3.125\"W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eMaterial: Stainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eDesigned by Umami Mart; made in Japan by Yukiwa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Umami Mart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1016097085,"sku":"01-300-0001","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/julep.jpg?v=1492131842"},{"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-scoop","title":"Matcha Scoop","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChashaku are used for making matcha. Two scoops with this bamboo matcha scoop is about 1\/2 teaspoon of matcha – or a single serving of tea. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that each item is made from natural bamboo and they may differ slightly from the photo.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 7.5\"L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Bamboo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kotobuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13868483271,"sku":"12-300-0002","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/chashaku1.jpg?v=1522294537"},{"product_id":"mini-tree-branch-forks","title":"Mini Tree Branch Forks","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese two-pronged branch forks are ideal for spearing fruit slices, yokan, or cakes. Pair with our \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/umamimart.pro\/collections\/kitchen\/products\/tree-branch\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMini Tree Branch Spoons\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eDimensions: 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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kotobuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17535895751,"sku":"11-400-0002","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/branch-fork_wh_25e90315-6b54-4e9c-8840-a5a27e726306.jpg?v=1492114828"},{"product_id":"sori-yanagi-sake-glass-6-pack","title":"Sori Yanagi Sake Glass (6-Pack)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesigned by famed industrial designer Sori Yanagi, these elegant sake glasses have a pleasing overturned bell shape, which makes it \u003cspan\u003eeasy for sipping and enjoying the flavor of sake (or other spirits). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse for: Cold sake, spirits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComes with: Six glasses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapacity: 4.2 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 3\"H x 2.5\"D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Toyo-Sasaki Glass Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19782067527,"sku":"","price":78.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/sake_foot_4bc7526f-748c-4754-9b90-2cee44ef9e1a.jpg?v=1492131641"},{"product_id":"11oz-gold-circle-glass-6-pack","title":"11 oz Large Gold Circle Glass (6-Pack)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThese Toyo-Sasaki 11 oz tumblers have a gold rim for a touch of elegance. \u003cspan\u003eWe suggest using these for cocktails on the rocks, juice, or spirits over ice. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/7oz-gold-circle-glass-6-pack\"\u003e7 oz Gold Circle Glasses\u003c\/a\u003e are also available to complement the 11 oz size. These glasses are dishwasher safe!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead about our visit to the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.umamimart.pro\/2014\/06\/tsg-hard-strong-glass-factory-chiba\/\"\u003eToyo-Sasaki Glass factory\u003c\/a\u003e in Chiba, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse for: Old Fashioneds, Tom Collins, spirits over ice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComes with: Six glasses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapacity: 11 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 3”H x 3”D \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Glass with 22K gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Toyo-Sasaki Glass Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19792224135,"sku":"","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/flatbottom_gold_large_96b4bcba-0445-4d39-b1f0-ab1933fdf025.jpg?v=1492113601"},{"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. 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Each sachet is filled with rejuvenating hinoki shavings that give off a forest fresh aroma when dropped into a hot bath. Go ahead and treat yourself to an \u003cem\u003eonsen\u003c\/em\u003e-like experience without having to pay for the plane ticket to Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach package comes with two sachets and each sachet can be used up to three times. Hang dry between uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 10\"L x 4-1\/2\" W x 2\"D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: Hinoki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo sachets come in an air-tight aluminum package\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":49853118410,"sku":"14-300-0022","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/tosaryu_hinoki.jpg?v=1548952440"},{"product_id":"umami-mart-stainless-steel-2-1-oz-jigger","title":"Umami Mart Stainless Steel 2\/1 oz Jigger","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe worked with Yukiwa for over a year to bring you this jigger with the most coveted measurements – it's the first of its kind in Japan! One side is 1 oz \u003c\/span\u003ewith a hairline at 0.75 oz and 0.5 oz and on the other is a 2 oz cup with a hairline at 1.5 oz. This jigger allows you to work with precision and speed. Cheers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete the set with the accompanying jigger \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/stainless-steel-0-75-0-5oz-jigger-with-lines\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead about our visit to the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.umamimart.pro\/2014\/04\/visit-yukiwa-barware-factory-niigata\/\"\u003eYukiwa Factory\u003c\/a\u003e in Niigata, Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eCapacity:  1 oz (0.75 oz line and 0.5 oz line) \/ 2 oz (1.5 oz line) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eDimensions: 4.7\"H x 2.1\"W  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eMaterial: Stainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eDesigned by Umami Mart; made in Japan by Yukiwa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Umami Mart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":954230439946,"sku":"01-500-0002","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/2_1_jigger_ss_1.jpg?v=1535641935"},{"product_id":"tofu-spirits-tenugui-kitchen-towel","title":"Tofu Spirits Tenugui","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eCall them creepy, playful, or just plain weird, but the drawings on this \u003cem\u003etenugui\u003c\/em\u003e are quite entertaining. From the bathing tofu man to the one shape-shifting into a tea kettle, each character is vibrantly depicted and hand-dyed on this\u003cspan\u003e 100% cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etenugui\u003cspan\u003e cloth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis quick-drying towel is woven in Kyoto and dyed, color-by-color, for an off-set look. Hang it on your wall for decoration or use in your kitchen to dry off dishes or hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA note on the edges\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe short ends of tenugui are unfinished. This is intentional. Traditionally, tenugui are left unsewn on the short ends so they dry faster, and stay more hygienic. And historically they would be quickly torn into strips for use as bandages or ties in an emergency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of this, a small amount of fraying on the short ends is normal and expected. It's a traditional feature, not a flaw, and it will stop on its own after the first few washes as the weave settles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also snip or pull off the fraying strings if you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 37.5\"L x 12.5\"W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: 100% cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Kyoto, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Yamamoto Jin Shoten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12351745294415,"sku":"14-200-0008","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/tofu_tenugui.jpg?v=1530393113"},{"product_id":"hakka-mint-soap","title":"Hakka Mint Soap","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoak up the suds with this refreshing bar of Hakka Mint Soap. Hakka is a Japanese mint varietal which naturally contains a high level of menthol, so you'll get a strong, minty sensation with each wash. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe addition of Benonite Clay helps retain moisture while gently exfoliating. Salt from the Dead Sea soothes skin allergies and eczema.Use this gentle all-natural soap on your face, hands, or body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavenly Soap Co. products are always vegan, palm free and handmade in San Francisco, California. R\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eead our interview with Asako Hostetter of Heavenly Soap Co. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/interview-with-heavenly-soap-co-founder-asako\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/interview-with-heavenly-soap-co-founder-asako\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 3-1\/2\"L x 2-1\/2\" W x 1\"D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: Coconut Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Water, Unrefined Shea Butter, Avocado Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Japanese Peppermint Essential Oil, Dead Sea Salt, Jojoba Oil, Bentonite Clay, Vitamin E\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaged in paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in San Francisco, California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Heavenly Soap Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28610188476495,"sku":"14-300-0005","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/heavenly_hakka.jpg?v=1764196641"},{"product_id":"hinoki-cutting-board","title":"Hinoki Cutting Board","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem class=\"il\"\u003eHinoki\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Japanese cypress) is known to be antibacterial and highly rot-resistant, which makes it ideal to for use in the kitchen. It\u003c\/span\u003e has a soothing, minty, lemon fresh aroma that opens the nasal passages and signals relaxation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis handy hinoki board come in a convenient size of 14\" x 7-3\/4\", making it ideal for cutting fruits, vegetables, and cuts of meat. A swiveling foot allows you to stand it up anywhere for drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 14”L x 7-3\/4”W x 5\/8”H\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":32216867602511,"sku":"11-100-0024","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/cutting_board_hinoki.jpg?v=1590458629"},{"product_id":"red-mini-nisse-ghost","title":"Red Mini Nisse Ghost","description":"\u003cp\u003eEach year, Copenhagen-based Studio Arhoj releases limited edition Ghosts for the holidays called\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eNisse\u003c\/em\u003e, or elf in Danish. It is a miniature Ghost resembling\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eJulemanden\u003c\/em\u003e, or Santa, adorning a snow-dusted cap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 1\"D x 3\"H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Porcelain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in by Studio Arhoj in Copenhagen, Denmark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Studio Arhoj","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32635249000527,"sku":"09-900-0011","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/nisse_red.jpg?v=1667350435"},{"product_id":"green-mini-nisse-ghost","title":"Green Mini Nisse Ghost","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach year, Copenhagen-based Studio Arhoj releases limited edition Ghosts for the holidays called\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eNisse\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or elf in Danish. It is a miniature Ghost resembling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eJulemanden\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or Santa, adorning a snow-dusted cap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 1\"D x 3\"H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Porcelain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in by Studio Arhoj in Copenhagen, Denmark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Studio Arhoj","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32635249197135,"sku":"09-900-0010","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/nisse_green.jpg?v=1667350479"},{"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":"one-cup-sake-trio","title":"One Cup Sake Trio","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis is a fun set of One-Cup Sakes that we love for its range of flavor profiles, and of course the packaging of each! These sakes vary from fruity to full-bodied, to suit your mood for any occasion or meal. One-cups are a great way to try new sakes!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 sake one-cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003ePackaged in a white gift box with gold sticker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eAll sakes brewed in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eSakes may vary from photo, depending on availability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Various","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39283288539215,"sku":"04-600-0003","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/2025_onecup.jpg?v=1764196816"},{"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). 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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":"umami-mart-matcha","title":"Umami Mart Matcha","description":"\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. 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The material used is called \"Reru Cott\" and is a sustainable material made by recycling unused fibers generated during the cotton spinning process. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsabelle Boinot is an artist living in France. 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Yuzu is full of vitamin C and is great for when you need a little protection during cold season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 10 tea bags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 3-1\/2\"W \u003c\/span\u003ex 6-1\/2\"H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Shimane, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sankoen Tea Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42736505323599,"sku":"12-200-0012","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/kenko_tea_yuzu.jpg?v=1756238328"},{"product_id":"milky-way-matcha-set","title":"Milky Way Matcha Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eGive the gift of antioxidants with everything you need to make a bowl of matcha, and save a few bucks by buying them together. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet lost in the \u003cem\u003eamanogawa\u003c\/em\u003e (Milky Way) glaze, as you sip on matcha. A slightly earthy texture feels inviting in the hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA bowl of matcha helps you perk up for the day without crashing in the middle of the day. Plus, it is full of catechins that boost your immunity and brain power!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn how to make matcha\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/japanify-make-matcha\"\u003eon our blog\u003c\/a\u003e! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e1 Matcha bowl: 14 oz. capacity; 5\" diam. x 3\"h\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e1 Bamboo \u003cem\u003echashaku\u003c\/em\u003e (spoon): 7-1\/4\" x 3\/8\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e1 Bamboo \u003cem\u003echasen\u003c\/em\u003e (whisk): 80 prong count, 2-3\/8\" x 4-3\/8\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAll hand wash with mild detergent recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaged in a gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBowl: Made in Japan, Whisk + Scoop: Made in China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Miya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42812324741199,"sku":"13-1000-0018","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/matcha_milkyway.jpg?v=1747327700"},{"product_id":"silver-mini-nisse-ghost","title":"Silver Mini Nisse Ghost","description":"\u003cp\u003eEach year, Copenhagen-based Studio Arhoj releases limited edition Ghosts for the holidays called\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eNisse\u003c\/em\u003e, or elf in Danish. It is a miniature Ghost resembling\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eJulemanden\u003c\/em\u003e, or Santa, adorning a snow-dusted cap. This year, Studio Arhoj released an extra festive silver-capped Nisse. We couldn't resist!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 1\"D x 3\"H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Porcelain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in by Studio Arhoj in Copenhagen, Denmark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Studio Arhoj","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43663792373839,"sku":"09-900-0024","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/silver_nisse.jpg?v=1764098779"},{"product_id":"all-purpose-santoku-stainless-steel-knife","title":"Star River Santoku Stainless Steel Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn economical option for those looking for a workhorse chef's knife. 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Yoko Kumano and Kayoko Akabori—founders of Oakland’s Umami Mart—have spent over a decade selling, sipping, and teaching all things sake. They’ve answered every real-life question—Can I use a wine glass? Is hot sake a crime? Does it go with cheese? How long does an open bottle last?—and now they’ve distilled their real-world expertise in this approachable, illustrated guide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInside, you’ll find everything you need to drink with confidence: how to taste and talk about sake, read bottle labels and navigate menus, and perfectly pair sake with your favorite meals. 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Each chapter in the book has its colors.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRiso (‘\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eideal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e’ in Japanese) is a vivid and bold printing technique from Japan where layers of eco-friendly soy-based ink color are applied via a rolling drum and rice paper stencils. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe process is similar to screen printing, but on a machine that looks not unlike an office copier.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRiso printing is known for its specific texture that does not guarantee perfection but instead encourages experimentation  and an embrace of the imperfections (misregistrations, roller marks, smudges etc) that the process produces.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOften the layered printing process and these imperfections give a ‘handmade and fantastically unique feel to the prints. 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