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Hamamoto® Farm Sampler

4 dz to compare & contrast
$ 118.00
$ 118.00
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Description

We’ve got a small batch of Hamamoto® Oysters on hand, and we’re offering them in a special sampler box available for delivery Thursday, March 5 only.

Quantities are limited — Hamamotos are slow-growing and relatively rare. If this release sells out, our regular Farm Sampler is available year-round.

Each box includes four dozen oysters representing distinct growing regions across Puget Sound:

  • 1 dozen Hamamoto – a Kumamoto from North Puget Sound
  • 1 dozen Summerstones – a Pacific from North Puget Sound
  • 1 dozen Hama Hama – a Pacific from mid Hood Canal
  • 1 dozen Wildcat – a Pacific from South Puget Sound

This is a chance to compare growing regions, oyster species, and flavor profiles side by side.

Oyster Size

Pacific oysters have a 2.75–3" shell length — ideal for enjoying raw, though large enough for grilling or roasting.

The Kumamoto oysters have a 1" to 1.5" shell length. 

What's Included?

  • 48 farm fresh oysters
  • Shucking instructions
  • Oyster identification tags
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⚠️ Proposition 65 Warning

⚠️ WARNING: Consuming this product can expose you to chemicals including cadmium, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65warnings.ca.gov/food

Here's more information about cadmium.

This sampler gives you the opportunity to compare and contrast two different species (Kumamoto & Pacific) and explore how growing method and location shape flavor.

If you're new to oysters: Kumamotos (often called "kumos") are prized for their reliably mild, sweet flavor and naturally small, deep-cupped shells. They grow slowly, stay petite, and are relatively rare.

Pacific oysters, by contrast, show remarkable variation depending on how and where they're grown. In this box, you'll taste those differences side by side.

Read more about oyster species here.

Delivery dates and quantities are limited. Shucking knife highly recommended.

Please read our order guidelines for more info.

Consuming raw or undercooked shellfish increases the risk of foodborne illness.  

Shipping Rates:

  • WA & OR — $10
  • ID, NV, CA — $45
  • Other continental states — $75
  • Alaska & Hawaii — $100

Free Shipping:

  • Spend $150+ in WA & OR
  • Spend $250+ everywhere else (except Alaska & Hawaii)

Non-Perishable Shipping Rates (USPS):

  • Flat rate $8
  • Delivery may take up to 1 week

We pack every order in insulated boxes with frozen gel ice and ship via FedEx.

Packages usually arrive overnight, but there's enough ice to keep things cool for up to 2 days (3 in the winter), in case of delays. 

Signatures are not required for delivery

Delivery Timing

  • Select your preferred delivery date at checkout (Tuesday–Friday).
  • We'll ship with the goal to deliver on that date, but orders may arrive 1–2 days late due to factors outside our control.
  • For less stress, pick a delivery date 2–3 days before you plan to eat the shellfish.
  • Order cutoff: 6 AM Pacific for same-day shipping.
  • FedEx delivery window: usually 4:30–8:00 PM, depending on location.
  • Specialty items (i.e. seasonal boxes) usually have fixed delivery dates.
  • Non-perishables ordered by themselves ship via USPS and may take up to a week. (If you order a t-shirt with your oysters, it'll arrive with the shellfish). 

Where We Ship

  • Within the continental U.S. only 
  • Physical addresses only — no P.O. boxes
  • No live oysters to Texas
  • Hawaii & Alaska: email us to discuss order options

Changing or Canceling an Order

  • Cancel up to 8 AM on your ship date.
  • Need to modify? Give us 24 hours’ notice to add or remove items.

Sending a Gift?

  • Add a gift message during checkout if you like.
  • Please make sure the recipient will be home to receive it (and put it in the refrigerator!)

Shipping to an Apartment or Business

  • Confirm FedEx can access or leave the package safely.
  • FedEx sometimes delivers in the morning, so ensure someone’s available at 9 am.
  • If delivery isn’t possible (closed business, locked entry, wrong address), the package may need to be picked up at a FedEx location.

Our business is 103 years old (and counting) so we're definitely in this for the long haul — building loyalty means making things right when something goes wrong.

Our Happiness Guarantee covers:

  • Damaged items during transit (please send photos!)
  • Lost product from deliveries delayed more than 2 days from selected delivery date.
  • Missing or mis-picked items
  • Quality concerns (too big, too small, or not what you expected)

Depending on the issue, we’ll reship, refund, credit, or offer a discount on a future order, as long as you let us know within 72 hrs. Please see our refund policy for more detail.

If Your Perishable Order Is Delayed

  • We’ll contact you if there’s a delay, and will work with FedEx to reschedule delivery for the next day.
  • Don’t worry — your shellfish will just think the tide has gone out, and will be fine with an extra day or two in transit.
  • When your box arrives, check the temperature tracking tab inside; it’ll confirm that everything stayed cold.
  • Learn how to read your temperature tag here.

What’s Not Covered

We can’t replace or refund orders when issues are outside our control, including:

  • Incorrect address or delivery date entered at checkout
  • Orders not retrieved on the delivery date
  • Lost or stolen packages after FedEx marks them as delivered

Still, we’re happy to help troubleshoot — just email info@hamahamaoysters.com

Preparing for your shellfish:

  • Unpack the box as soon as possible.
  • Put the shellfish in a bowl in your refrigerator, covered with a damp towel.
  • If you don't have room in your refrigerator, a cooler with ice will work too.
  • Before serving, rinse shellfish under cold running water.
  • Clams will not need soaking.
  • If you need them, here are more detailed storage instructions
  • Find a recipe - maybe a new mignonette?
  • Shucking instructions if you need them!