“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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Seasonal changes are celebrated throughout the year in Japan and food culture often reflects and deepens appreciation for these changes. There are often myriad ways to literally “taste” the cyclic changes occurring month to month in Japan, and tea is no exception! A green tea with […]
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When you think of Japanese beer, your mind likely shoots immediately to either Kirin, Asahi, Sapporo or Suntory. Across the globe, these brands are known as the face of Japanese beer. They are mass-produced and easy to find almost anywhere from restaurants to corner stores. However, […]
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Dekantā is a family company based in Japan that works to share high quality Japanese whiskey with the world while also constantly searching for new whiskeys to bring back to Japan’s market. Launched in 2015, they were the first e-commerce website dedicated to selling “Japan’s most […]
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