Japanese drink

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SAIJO’S 2024 SAKE MATSURI: THIS OCTOBER

Oct 6, 2024
BY Malaika Kamau

Sake. Smooth, simple, elegant. With its notoriety and worldwide acclaim, this sophisticated fermented rice wine can be argued as Japan’s national alcohol. For all those who’ve given it a try and now proudly call themselves fans of this delicious beverage, we have something in store for […]

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Celebrating Japan’s Unique Tea Brews and Blends!

Oct 3, 2024
BY Mythi Tran

Japanese tea is not merely just a beverage but the emblem and heart of Japanese culture, often known for its rich flavours and tons of health benefits. Tracing its roots back over a millennium, Buddhist monks introduced tea to Japan from China, which was quickly popularised […]

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Savoring the Suds: Craft Beer in Niigata Prefecture

Apr 22, 2024
BY Paul Pass

Explore microbreweries in central Japan’s snow country When discussing beer in Japan, large companies like Asahi, Kirin, and Sapporo may come to mind. However, Japan also has a burgeoning and successful craft beer industry, focused on sourcing local ingredients and limited production. Craft beer is relatively […]

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Hiyaoroshi Sake: Savoring Autumn in Japan

Oct 19, 2023
BY Tim Brons

“Hiyaoroshi” sake is a special Japanese drink that holds a special place in the country's autumn seasonal traditions. The drink has an alcohol content of 15%. Hiyaoroshi stands for the way the drink is made. The sake is brewed in the winter, and then stored throughout […]

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From Local Brewery to Global Sake Giant: The History of Gekkeikan

Sep 22, 2023
BY Lewis Amer

When it comes to alcoholic beverages in Japan, sake is undoubtedly the oldest and most popular example. When we hear the word ‘sake’ we generally think of rice wine which is known as nihonshu in Japanese, as the word ‘sake’ simply refers to alcohol in general. […]

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GREEN, BLACK, RED, WHITE AND YELLOW — AND MORE: AN OVERVIEW OF TEA

Aug 25, 2023
BY Jamie Kruse

Most tea lovers know that all tea comes from the same plant - camellia sinensis. Whether you’re drinking green, black (also known as red), oolong, pu-erh, or yellow tea, camellia sinensis is the steeped leaf you are consuming. It can be kind of astonishing to keep […]

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Interview With Hashimoto Keisuke: A New and Sophisticated Introduction To Shochu

Jul 29, 2023
BY Louise Granval

Today we are happy to interview Keisuke san, who created Shochu X, a company producing high-quality Shochu. He wants to deliver the best product to customers who wish to enjoy a new way of drinking and a one-of-a-kind experience. Let’s discover more!  Hi Keisuke san, thank […]

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TALKING TEA WITH TEA SPECIALIST KYLE WITTINGTON

Jul 23, 2023
BY Jamie Kruse

Kyle Wittington is a dedicated chajin (tea person) with wide-ranging skills and interests in tea ceremony and practice. He not only makes tea, but also creates tea related textiles, stages public tea events and even hosts a tea reading group online. For today’s interview, we enjoyed […]

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Interview with Cindy, aka the Sake Nomad

Jul 3, 2023
BY Ida Johansson

This week we are thrilled to introduce you to our lovely friend Cindy, a self-proclaimed sake nomad who loves everything about Japan’s most beloved alcoholic beverage. Cindy is a sake sommelier who travels around the country in search of the best cup, often visiting local breweries […]

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GYOKURO: THE BEST GREEN TEA YOU’VE NEVER HEARD OF

May 24, 2023
BY Jamie Kruse

TEA AS PERSONAL REVELATION  If you’re reading this blog post in a busy place, perhaps surrounded by a lot of people moving around, it might be helpful to put on a pair of headphones and move to a quieter place. Or maybe you’re actually multi-tasking at […]

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