Ayako & Family

Suyematsu Raspberry Jam

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Description

6 oz

This jam is a limited edition flavor from Ayako & family, produced with Raspberries grown and harvested at Suyematsu Organic Farm on Bainbridge Island, WA in honor of Japanese Farmer Akio Suyematsu. 


This jam is absolutely beautiful in its clarity— a deep magenta conserve flecked with golden seeds, complete essence of Raspberry. Rounded sweetness with a burst of acid at the end, just as they are right off of their stems. 


This 40-acre berry farm was founded in 1928 by Yasui and Mitsuo Suyematsu, two first-generation Japanese immigrants who had been farming on leased land for over a decade in the same region. The property was placed under the eldest son, Akio's name, when he was merely eight years old, and after two decades of regenerating by horse and hand what was primitive forest into what is now the largest producing farm in the county, the Suyematsu family was forcibly removed from their home in 1942 at what would have been their most significant bumper crop season, along with thousands of other Japanese American families in the region and detained at Manzanar Internment in Death Valley, California.

Upon their return, they worked tirelessly to restore the farm to its pre-war operation. In the 1970’s, Akio planted raspberries and learned to raise them from Felix Narte, a Filipino farmer, who had worked with Shigeko Kitamoto, one of the first local farmers to grow raspberries. Akio continued to farm, educate, and innovate up until death at 90 years of age in 2012. 


The maturity and legacy of this fruit shows. 

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We are here for any and all questions/concerns/assistance/support/decision making or just to chat :)

Call or text: 206-941-1489
Email us: info@shophoste.com
DM on Insta: @shophoste

We are also available in person at 2332 California Ave SW in West Seattle. Find hours HERE.

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SHIPPING

Domestic Orders

Ship via USPS Priority or UPS ground and take approx 5-7 business days.

• Under a pound: $5
• 1-3 pounds: $10
• 3-5 pounds: $15
• 5+ pounds: $20

International Orders
We have set flat rate shipping based on country, and any shipment in excess of 10lbs will require an additional shipping quote to be discussed prior to fulfillment. All international orders are final sale.

• Canada: $30 flat rate
• Australia + New Zealand: $60
• All other countries: $50

For more information, visit our Shipping page HERE.

RETURNS
Vintage goods, food/pantry, skincare/body, items on sale or promotion are all final sale. New clothing, accessories, and home goods are available for return or exchanges within 14 days.For more information, visit our return page HERE.

Description

6 oz

This jam is a limited edition flavor from Ayako & family, produced with Raspberries grown and harvested at Suyematsu Organic Farm on Bainbridge Island, WA in honor of Japanese Farmer Akio Suyematsu. 


This jam is absolutely beautiful in its clarity— a deep magenta conserve flecked with golden seeds, complete essence of Raspberry. Rounded sweetness with a burst of acid at the end, just as they are right off of their stems. 


This 40-acre berry farm was founded in 1928 by Yasui and Mitsuo Suyematsu, two first-generation Japanese immigrants who had been farming on leased land for over a decade in the same region. The property was placed under the eldest son, Akio's name, when he was merely eight years old, and after two decades of regenerating by horse and hand what was primitive forest into what is now the largest producing farm in the county, the Suyematsu family was forcibly removed from their home in 1942 at what would have been their most significant bumper crop season, along with thousands of other Japanese American families in the region and detained at Manzanar Internment in Death Valley, California.

Upon their return, they worked tirelessly to restore the farm to its pre-war operation. In the 1970’s, Akio planted raspberries and learned to raise them from Felix Narte, a Filipino farmer, who had worked with Shigeko Kitamoto, one of the first local farmers to grow raspberries. Akio continued to farm, educate, and innovate up until death at 90 years of age in 2012. 


The maturity and legacy of this fruit shows. 

let's chat

We are here for any and all questions/concerns/assistance/support/decision making or just to chat :)

Call or text: 206-941-1489
Email us: info@shophoste.com
DM on Insta: @shophoste

We are also available in person at 2332 California Ave SW in West Seattle. Find hours HERE.

shipping and returns

SHIPPING

Domestic Orders

Ship via USPS Priority or UPS ground and take approx 5-7 business days.

• Under a pound: $5
• 1-3 pounds: $10
• 3-5 pounds: $15
• 5+ pounds: $20

International Orders
We have set flat rate shipping based on country, and any shipment in excess of 10lbs will require an additional shipping quote to be discussed prior to fulfillment. All international orders are final sale.

• Canada: $30 flat rate
• Australia + New Zealand: $60
• All other countries: $50

For more information, visit our Shipping page HERE.

RETURNS
Vintage goods, food/pantry, skincare/body, items on sale or promotion are all final sale. New clothing, accessories, and home goods are available for return or exchanges within 14 days.For more information, visit our return page HERE.

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