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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...

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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...

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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...

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Lesson 2: What is rice polishing ratio?

Each step in the sake-brewing process is critical to sake production, but rice polishing, in particular, garners a lot of attention due to its influence on sake categorization and pricing....

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Lesson 1: What is sake?

Intro Sake, pronounced “sah-keh”, is a Japanese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice. In Japan, sake is a general term for any alcoholic beverage, and what Westerners know as sake...

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Lesson 7: Food pairing guide

“What do I eat with sake?” Although Japanese food is the most common pairing, many are surprised to learn that sake can be easily paired with a variety of cuisine....

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