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Far Leaves Tea in Berkeley sources exceptionally high-quality teas from around the world. We now carry three of their premium teas.

A panel discussion with Dylan O'Brien (Prizefighter), Chris Lane (Ramen Shop), and Kayoko Akabori and Yoko Kumano (Umami Mart). Moderated by Shanna Farrell.

Add these simple Japanese ingredients and condiments to freshly cooked corn on the cob for a new take on a classic summertime favorite.

Our new condiment glassware line is made by Japanese glass company Otsuka. Simple and elegant, they showcase, store, and serve condiments in style.

Details from our fourth annual celebration of four years in Oakland. Featuring Aburaya, Casa de Kei, FOB Kitchen, Emeryville Taiko, and Coedo Brewery.

Sakes chosen to celebrate our anniversary: Fisherman Sokujo Junmai Ginjo, Ohyama Tokubetsu Junmai, Enter.Sake Black Dot Honjozo, Shinpaku Junmai Daiginjo.

Uji Time is a Japanese dessert shop that opened on Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley. Here are some need-to-know tips before you visit for the first time.

Haku Matsutake Mushroom Shoyu and Haku Black Garlic Shoyu will take your ho-hum dishes to places they've never gone before.

This elegant sake-based cocktail is light on its feet and brought together with a barspoon of Genepy. Also contains Michter's Rye whisky.

Meet Esteban Ballesteros, Bull Valley Roadhouse bartender, who was recently hired by Tay Ho in Oakland to revamp their cocktail program.

Celebrate our fourth birthday with huge savings online and in our Oakland shop. Hurry! Sale ends August 14 and supplies are limited.

Watch this video about Tokyo, based on local musicians Guitar Wolf and the 5.6.7.8's favorite places to eat, drink, shop, see music, and sightsee.

Emily Han, author of Wild Drinks and Cocktails, spent a Sunday afternoon at Umami Mart showing us how to make three syrups for cocktails and sodas.

Highlights from the Umami Mart class at Preserved in Oakland. Students learned how to make their own shio koji, and to use it in marinades and dressings.

With colorful Art Deco illustrations by Gilbert Rumbold, this updated version of The Savoy Cocktail Book features 750 recipes from the legendary hotel.

A step-by-step recipe for making quick-marinade Korean BBQ at home. Marinate in minutes and cook in a grill pan or indoor grill for super flavorful bulgogi.

Umami Mart celebrates its 4th birthday with Coedo Brewery, Ramen Shop, Abura-Ya, Casa de Kei, FOB Kitchen, B-Dama, others. Part of Oakland Beer Fest.

The Cold Sake Set has everything you need to chill out and cool your jets with some refreshing sake. In this case, the crowd-pleasing Dassai 50, a crisp and delicious junmai daiginjo that's perfect for sipping on warmer days....

We're hiring a part-time shopkeeper to work Saturdays, starting in August 2016. Please read on for qualifications and responsibilities.

A step-by-step recipe on making a root beer float with Kannoko Mugi Shochu, a barrel aged barley shochu that's akin to whisky.