Wine is unique among the major fermented drinks: the grape already carries its own sugar, so there is no saccharification step the way there is with sake, beer or whisky....
Japanese whisky is a distilled spirit built on the Scotch method but tuned to a different palate: less peat, and a character built to survive dilution in a highball. It...
Japan makes a remarkable range of drinks from rice, and they are easy to muddle. Sake is brewed, shochu is distilled, mirin is a sweet rice seasoning, and umeshu is...
Junmai and daiginjo answer two different questions: one is about ingredients, the other about polishing. What each means, what they taste like, and which to buy.
Learn everything about shochu: what it is, how Honkaku Shōchū is distilled, what it's made from, how to drink it, and where to buy it in the UK. SushiSushi guide.
"World Sake Day" is celebrated on October 1st every year. Sake, also known as Japanese rice wine, holds great cultural significance in Japan and has gained popularity worldwide as well....
Many Westerners believe that sake should be drunk warm, but it really is a matter of personal taste.
Matcha is a form of powdered green tea that is used as much for a flavouring in confectionery as it is for drinking. Tea leaves intended for matcha production are...
Like any type of alcoholic beverage, sake comes in all kinds of types and grades, from cheap and cheerful table varieties to premium brews that command a higher price due...
Want to know how premium Sake from Hakutsuru is made? This article describes each stage of the traditional methods used to create the handcrafted sake, specifically Daiginjo!
Since 1743, Hakutsuru have been creating fine sakes in Nada, Japan. The symbol of Hakutsuru, the white crane (graceful and refined bird), has been their inspiration and name as well as...
Tea is a significant part of Japanese culture, with entire ceremonies centred around the beverage.