Author Archives: Umami Mart Staff


January 13, 2017

Cook Healthy and Delicious Meals in the Shigaraki Shino Donabe

by Umami Mart Staff

This winter, we debuted a new donabe to our line up. Made in Japan, the Shigaraki Shino Donabe is a glazed earthenware pot that can be used directly on the stove to cook hotpot, rice dishes, stews, and other comforting meals. We love the dramatic black finish with the subtle wash of gray-white glaze around […]

January 12, 2017

Try this Special Sake with Your Favorite Comfort Foods

by Umami Mart Staff

Tokubetsu means special, and Souden Tokubetsu Junmai is indeed a special sake. Last year, Yoko and Kayoko visited Kitaya, the brewery in Kyushu, Japan that makes this earthy brew. We liked Souden so much that in November, we featured it in Sake Gumi, our monthly sake club, so that others could enjoy it too. Souden […]

January 6, 2017

A Taste of the City: Far Leaves Oakland Tea

by Umami Mart Staff

Last month, we debuted Far Leaves Tea‘s Oakland Blend at our Sip and Shop event, where it proved to be a favorite amongst tasters. Back by popular demand, we’ve brought this Limited Edition tea to our shelves. A Pu’er-based tea, it’s balanced out and made interesting with pepper, ginger, barley, and orange peel. Like our home […]

January 5, 2017

Clearly Stylish: Hario Teapots

by Umami Mart Staff

If you’re a coffee person, you probably know about Hario. Founded in 1921, Hario is the leader in Japanese coffee wares, internationally-known for its handsome heat-resistant glass, ceramic, and metal coffee drippers, carafes, and other coffee-making equipment. But if coffee’s not your cup of tea, Hario has teapots and sympathy for you. We carry two […]

December 27, 2016

Raise a Glass to 2017 with the Kimura Rap Coupe

by Umami Mart Staff

Long and lovely, the handblown Rap Coupe is an elegant glass for enjoying cocktails and champagne. In Japan, you’ll find this sophisticated thin-walled glass in many high-end hotels, restaurants, and bars. The Rap’s maker, Kimura, is a glass company located in Eastern Tokyo that handcrafts this coupe using techniques from the Taisho Era (1912-1926), a time when Japan was experiencing political […]

December 26, 2016

Our Annual Gold Rush Sale Starts Today!

by Umami Mart Staff

http://blog.umamimart.com/2016/12/gold-rush-sale/ We hope you had a very merry Christmas and are having a very happy Hanukkah! Now that you’ve finished shopping for everyone else, it’s time to start shopping for yourself. Take advantage of this golden opportunity at our Annual Gold Rush Sale. Starting today, get 20% off 24K gold plated barware and gold-rimmed glassware. Sale […]

December 24, 2016

Today Only: 10% Off Sake Gumi Gift Subscriptions

by Umami Mart Staff

Today the marks the 12th and very last day of our 12 Days of Christmas one-day-only holiday deals. Today’s deal is for 10% off 6-month and 12-month Sake Gumi Gift Subscriptions. Find the discount code on our 12 Days of Christmas page. It’s Christmas Eve! Are you still looking for a special gift for a very special friend? Perhaps […]

December 23, 2016

Today Only: 10% Off $100 Umami Mart Gift Cards

by Umami Mart Staff

Today the marks the 11th day of our 12 Days of Christmas holiday deals. Every day, from today through December 24, we’ll offer a new one-day only deal on a product in our shop. Today’s deal is for 10% off $100 Umami Mart Gift Cards. Find the discount code on our 12 Days of Christmas page. Well, […]

December 22, 2016

Today Only: 10% Off Umami Mart Travel Mugs

by Umami Mart Staff

Today the marks the tenth day of our 12 Days of Christmas holiday deals. Every day, from today through December 24, we’ll offer a new one-day only deal on a product in our shop. Today’s deal is for 10% off Umami Mart Travel Mugs. Find the discount code on our 12 Days of Christmas page. […]

December 21, 2016

Today Only: 10% Off Seamless Plain Mixing Glasses

by Umami Mart Staff

Today the marks the ninth day of our 12 Days of Christmas holiday deals. Every day, from today through December 24, we’ll offer a new one-day only deal on a product in our shop. Today’s deal is for 10% off Seamless Plain Mixing Glasses. Find the discount code on our 12 Days of Christmas page. […]