Understanding Sake: From Rice Grain to Glass
What do the terms on the bottle mean? How is sake brewed, and which one pairs well with food? Find the starting point that fits your question.
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Sake simply explained
Start with the basicsBasics, sake types and labels: a good start if you want to find your way around.
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Rice, Koji and Craft
Understand manufacturingWhat happens in the brewery – and how rice, yeast, and brewing methods shape sake.
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Enjoying sake
Discover gourmet ideasServing temperature, glassware, tasting, cocktails and food pairings.
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Tin, glass or wood: How the material changes th...
Glass, ceramic or tin? We test the influence of cup materials on your drinking experience and explain when each vessel is suitable.
Tin, glass or wood: How the material changes th...
Glass, ceramic or tin? We test the influence of cup materials on your drinking experience and explain when each vessel is suitable.
Sparkling Sake: The Japanese answer to Champagn...
Awa Sake is the new trend for celebrations. Discover how Japanese sparkling wine is made using the traditional method and why it's perfect for toasting.
Sparkling Sake: The Japanese answer to Champagn...
Awa Sake is the new trend for celebrations. Discover how Japanese sparkling wine is made using the traditional method and why it's perfect for toasting.
Sake Cocktails: 5 Refreshing Recipes to Mix You...
Forget gin and tonic. The new trend in the bar scene is sake highball. Sake is perfect for cocktails: less alcohol than spirits, but full flavor depth. Here are 5...
Sake Cocktails: 5 Refreshing Recipes to Mix You...
Forget gin and tonic. The new trend in the bar scene is sake highball. Sake is perfect for cocktails: less alcohol than spirits, but full flavor depth. Here are 5...
Drinking sake like a pro: temperature, glasses ...
Warm or cold? Glass or wine glass? Learn all about the perfect drinking temperature, why the right vessel changes the taste, and which one rule you should never break when...
Drinking sake like a pro: temperature, glasses ...
Warm or cold? Glass or wine glass? Learn all about the perfect drinking temperature, why the right vessel changes the taste, and which one rule you should never break when...
Sake Selection Guide: How to find the perfect J...
Which sake is right for me? Understand the SMV (sweetness/dryness), find your flavor profile (fruity vs. umami), and choose the perfect temperature. The ultimate buying guide.
Sake Selection Guide: How to find the perfect J...
Which sake is right for me? Understand the SMV (sweetness/dryness), find your flavor profile (fruity vs. umami), and choose the perfect temperature. The ultimate buying guide.
Sake types explained: The difference between Ju...
Junmai, Ginjo, Daiginjo – what do they mean? We explain the difference between "pure rice" and alcohol-infused rice, and why a Honjozo is often a better choice to eat than...
Sake types explained: The difference between Ju...
Junmai, Ginjo, Daiginjo – what do they mean? We explain the difference between "pure rice" and alcohol-infused rice, and why a Honjozo is often a better choice to eat than...
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