Japanese pickle maker "Picklestone" & Strainer “T-Unit”
A project in Kyoto-shi, Japan by Tomonori Tanaka000days
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Picklestone & T-Unit are products to enjoy Japanese savory oatmeal “Ochazuke”. We want the world to know about Japanese dashi culture!
Backers: 95
Average Pledge Per Backer: ¥32887
Funded: ¥3,124,309 of ¥200,000
Dates: May 24th -> Jun 30th (38 days)
Project By: Tomonori Tanaka
Backers: 95
Average Pledge Per Backer: ¥32887
Funded: ¥3,124,309 of ¥200,000
Dates: May 24th -> Jun 30th (38 days)
Project By: Tomonori Tanaka
¥3,124,309
current pledge level
Last Updated: June 30 @ 14:08 -0400 GMT
1562%
of goal
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Latest News
Finally, the last moment! 
June 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Picklestone fan Finally, the crowdfunding will end in 9 hours. Thank you so much for all your support! I will introduce my last Ochazuke! This is tempura chazuke. Fried vegetables are poured with bonito and kelp broth. This is special, not the... (Read More)
41 hours left!
June 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, We now have only 41 hours remaining. We are happy every morning to see so many more supporters as the limit looms. Today and tomorrow will be the last time we introduce ochazuke. Today's ochazuke is made with Okinawan square beans. I put dried... (Read More)
Only 67 hours left!
June 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Good evening! We have 67 hours left until the end of our project! The day after tomorrow, we will start shipping products. We hope to deliver T-Unit to you all soon. I am still enjoying Ochazuke today. I made ochazuke with dried tomatoes, cheese and... (Read More)
Only three days until the project ends!
June 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Picklestone fans Have you watched the T-unit introduction video yet? 【About Picklestone T-Unit】 I am sad that this project will soon be over. I would like to introduce more Japanese-style ochazuke to you. Today I would like to introduce a... (Read More)
Only 6 days left!
June 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello! In six days our crowdfunding challenge will end! I am happy to meet so many supporters. If you can't find the set you want, message me right away! We will get you a set to your liking right away. Today, I would like to introduce you to another... (Read More)
3 Secrets to Tasty Ochazuke.
June 19th - via: kickstarter.com
I made ochazuke today, with pickled asparagus! Here are three key points to eating delicious ochazuke. -The first is to prepare good pickles. And when you're pickling vegetables in salt or soy sauce, you can make it even better by adding some chili... (Read More)
Which do you prefer? Dashi? Japanese tea?
June 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey there! There are two types of ochazuke. Ochazuke that uses dashi broth extracted from bonito, kelp, shiitake mushrooms, small fish, etc. Or ochazuke that uses Japanese tea. Both are supremely healthy and delicious. When using dashi, eat with... (Read More)
Which ochazuke would you like today?
June 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Do you like healthy Japanese food? The most important thing about ochazuke is the delicious dashi broth. Choose your favorite ingredients such as bonito, kelp, shiitake mushrooms, etc. It is a healthy dish that does not use oil ! Today's chazuke is... (Read More)
The best breakfast you can make in a minute!
June 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning! Japanese style ochazuke is ready in a jiffy! Today I have eggplant and anchovies in ochazuke. Japanese green tea goes well with it! Look at the link below for all the ochazuke I've introduced so far! 【Beans, Konbu and sesame seeds】... (Read More)
The end is finally approaching!
June 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello! In 16 days our crowdfunding will end. It took us a year to develop a new product, and we miss the crowdfunding because it happened so fast... We will do our best to produce and deliver new products. We want people to enjoy pickles. That is... (Read More)
Basic Japanese style pickles
June 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Good evening! I'm sharing with you how to make basic Japanese style pickles! This is the same one I mentioned in the manual before, but some seem to have lost it, so I think it's worth sharing. Downroad PDF▼ Picklestone manual (Read More)
Cook every day!
June 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Today I present to you another wonderful Japanese-style ochazuke! This may be a bit unusual. It uses deep-fried tofu seasoned with dashi broth. Citrus fruits go well with this dish. In Japan, yuzu is often used, but if it is not available, lime... (Read More)
How about this kind of Ochazuke?
June 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning! Glad to see we're getting a few more supporters every day! Today I would like to introduce ochazuke with tomatoes. The sour and sweet tastes of the tomatoes and the dashi broth go very well together. I hope you buy it add-on, because... (Read More)
Why are pickles so tasty?!
June 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello! Why do Japanese-style pickles taste so good? The secret is the dashi (Japanese soup stock). Dashi is composed of three different combinations of dried bonito flakes, kelp, and shiitake mushrooms. They all have different flavors and can be... (Read More)
Love Pickles!
June 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Today's pickles are okra and nuts. Soy sauce and chili peppers make it tasty. I hope many people will get to know pickles at Picklestone. Pickles are delicious eaten as they are, but they are even better when made into ochazuke. I love pickles!... (Read More)
The simplest breakfast!
June 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning! Today I'm going to share with you another recipe to let the world know about Japanese-style ochazuke! The ingredients are vinegared daikon radish, capers, and hojicha tea. Ochazuke is the simplest dish that allows you to enjoy all kinds... (Read More)
How about a vegetable DASHI broth?
June 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi! I'm back today to talk about the allure of Japanese Ochazuke! Ochazuke is made by pouring bonito or mackerel broth. However, shiitake mashroom and kelp soups are also very tasty. And if you're a vegan, enjoy Japanese Ochazuke! Today I would like... (Read More)
Let's make Ochazuke!
June 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning! Do you like zucchini? In Japan, pickled cucumbers are very popular. Japanese people may be surprised to learn that zucchini is actually tasty when pickled, too. The smell of the shiso, the sourness of the pickled plums... I love it!... (Read More)
What do you eat for breakfast?
June 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning! What do you eat for breakfast? This morning's Ochazuke was made with avocado and sesame seeds. Avocados are delicious when marinated in soy sauce. A little bitter hojicha tea goes well with it. Please share the new Picklestone... (Read More)
We hope you'll share our project page!
June 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
I think I made a mistake in setting up the link I was uploading daily... Check out the new Picklestone! 【Japanese pickle maker "Picklestone" & Strainer "T-Unit】 If you would like to share this on an external site, please use the link below... (Read More)
Let's make pickles!
June 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning! Today I would like to introduce you to parsley and celery in salt.It is sour and delicious when squeezed with lime. Pickles made with Picklestone and dashi soup stock made with T-Unit represent wonderful Japanese flavors. Come join us... (Read More)
I would love for you to experience Picklestone T-Unit!
June 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning! I had a breakfast of salted olives. Pouring warmed Japanese green tea into the bowl, it smells good! I want people all over the world to try Japanese ochazuke. Enjoy your pickle life with Picklestone and T-Unit! Japanese pickle maker... (Read More)
Japanese Breakfast is Healthy !
June 1st - via: kickstarter.com
This morning I cooked fresh bonito. The only seasoning is salt. The ingredients I used were boiled edamame, bonito, salt, and lime. Pour in the katsuobushi broth to complete the dish. Enjoy your pickle life with Picklestone and T-Unit! (Read More)
Today's Ochazuke!
May 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone! Today I am enjoying hojicha-tea. It has a nice aroma. I put bamboo shoots pickled in miso and myoga on chazuke. It is a wonder that any vegetable can taste good. Enjoy your pickle life with Picklestone and T-Unit! (Read More)
Today's Ochazuke!
May 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone! Today I am drinking green tea. I would like to introduce you to ochazuke with beans, kelp and sesame seeds. It tastes gentle and easy on the body. Enjoy your pickle life with Picklestone and T-Unit! (Read More)
【Regarding the mistake in the shipping charge】
May 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks for supporting Picklestone! We are very sorry. There was an error in setting the shipping cost for this item. 【T-unit 150＆220】＋【Tea & vegan Dashi 】 ・T-Unit 150 ・T-Unit 220 ・Both tea & Vegan Dashi Broth Three people... (Read More)
I'm going to reveal the recipe for Ochazuke!
May 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey there! We are researching pickles every day. Pickle seasonal vegetables in salt ! Place pickles on top of white rice and pour cold tea made with T-Unit. Now that's what I call really good Japanese food! (Read More)
Now you can add-on! 【Japanese roasted tea & Dashi Broth 】
May 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Picklestone fans I've gotten so many comments about adding Japanese roasted tea & Dashi Broth that I've set it up so you can add it! (I didn't know about the add-on feature when we launched...) Can't wait to get it to you all! (Read More)
What's the pledge you want?
May 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Picklestone fans Yesterday, in response to your comments, we added four more pledges. We can also reconfigure the dashi for vegan use. We are flexible! Please feel free to consult with us about anything. Thank you! (Read More)
We've added a new pledge!
May 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Good evening! I am TOMO, the Picklestone designer. I appreciate all the support you all have given me! What kind of pledges do you want? If you want a special pledge, please write a comment! I will respond to your requests as soon as possible. We are... (Read More)
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