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Types of Japanese Sake

Types of Japanese Sake Sake classified by material and rice-polishing rate Daiginjo Daiginjo (Super premium sake) Made from rice with rice-polishing rate of 50 percent or less and fermented at...

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Umeshu--Delicious Liquor for World

Japan is a country with a rich culture of alcohol, and its sake, beer, and shochu are highly respected. In addition to these alcoholic beverages, there is also a beloved...

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Dassai--A Must-Try Sake Brand

Dassai is a Japanese sake brand that features traditional handcrafted brewing techniques and the use of high-quality rice and water sources. The rice used in Dassai sake is the Yamada Nishiki, which...

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Lesson 6: Sake vessels and etiquette

When drinking sake, most people think of traditional Japanese vessels such as “ochoko” (cups.) These days, however, there is much more flexibility to drink with whatever suits your tastes. Many find that delicate sake can be more delicious in a wine glass! The type of vessels can actually influence how you sense its aroma and flavor sensations on your palate. In this...

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Lesson 5: How to serve sake warm/chilled

Sake is an amazingly versatile drink. Some sake is best served warm/hot, others are best served chilled, and many can be enjoyed at different temperatures. The “best” temperature is different for each sake and the same sake can produce an array of amazing flavors. Here, we discuss how to properly manage the temperature of your sake using a hot bath, kettle or...

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Lesson 4: How to store sake

Proper storage and handling is absolutely essential to enjoy sake at its best. Sake has a relatively stable shelf life, but while some can be kept at room temperature, other delicate types require refrigeration. Read our tips below on how to store your sake before and after opening, key things to remember, and expiration dates. Storing temperature for different types of sake...

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Lesson 3: Types of sake

At Tippsy, we believe that classification of sake is not as important as your experience and the time you spend with your loved ones. Here, we explain the main categories...

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