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Japanify: What's the Difference Between Sencha and Hojicha?
October 23, 2018
Both sencha and hojicha are common teas that you will come across everywhere in Japan....
How to Make Cold Mugi-cha (Barley Tea)
June 26, 2018
Growing up in Cupertino, mugi-cha (barley tea) is something my mom would always have on...
Umami Mart in the News: Collaboration Tea Series with Far Leaves
August 31, 2017
Thank you to Imbibe Magazine for featuring our Far Leaves collaborative teas in the September/October...
Donna Lo of Far Leaves Tea
May 30, 2017
Far Leaves is a treasure in Berkeley, CA. A place to enjoy a pot of...
Savor the Flavors of Far Leaves Teas
August 25, 2016
Far Leaves Tea in Berkeley sources exceptionally high-quality teas from around the world. We now carry three of their premium teas.
Japanify: How to Make Matcha
April 11, 2016
The first time I learned how to make matcha was from my grandmother, Baba-chan, in...
Studio Arhoj + Umami Mart Travel Mug is Back In Stock!
March 17, 2016
You can rest easy now – our popular limited-edition porcelain Umami Mart travel mug designed by Studio Arhoj is back in stock! Holds 8.5 oz.
The Forest Feast: Chai-Nog
January 7, 2013
It's so cold in the woods these days -- cozy up with a warm cup...
Slightly Peckish: Euphorium Tea Salon (Colombo)
December 4, 2012
  On a combined wedding/tour/family holiday in Sri Lanka in mid-November, I had two days...
Umami Mart Spotlight: Atelier Dion Yunomi (Teacups)
October 29, 2012
We are extremely excited to present yunomi (teacups) exclusively made for us by our dear...
Coffee + Tea Month @ Umami Mart
October 1, 2012
Happy October! The air is a bit crisper, the leaves, brighter. What better way to...
Darjeeling Discovery: Thurbo Tea Estate
July 19, 2012
Tea estates in Darjeeling are very aware that organic sells. Some tea estates convert their...