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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 drink called "Umeshu". Umeshu is a type of liquor made from fermented Japanese plums, which has a rich and sweet taste. CHOYA Umeshu carefully selects plums from Japan and uses traditional brewing techniques to...

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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 is considered the highest quality rice for brewing sake in Japan. It has a delicate and smooth taste with a rich aroma.

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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 and subcategories which could help you find the types of sake to your liking. Main categories There are two major factors that help determine the main category. Whether or not brewer’s alcohol...

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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. Rice polishing is the process by which the outer layers of a grain of rice (the bran) is polished or “milled” away. Here, we discuss the purpose of rice polishing, how it’s...

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