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Sake, pronounced sa-kay (not sa-key), is a traditional Japanese alcoholic beverage made from rice. Proudly regarded as the national tipple of Japan, sake is commonly referred to in Japanese as nihonshu or quite literally 'Japan alcoholic beverage.' To the Japanese, sake is revered as the most exalted of beverages, much like the French swear by fine wines, or like Americans swear by a cold Budweiser.
There is such a refined drinking culture that surrounds Sake and as with most things in Japan, there are unwritten rules that need to be followed.
For starters, sake is typically served in a special flask known as a tokkuri, and is poured into a tiny cup known as a choko. Interestingly enough, good sake is nearly always served either cold or room temperature as heating the beverage is a way of masking the undesirable flavor of a cheap brew. With that said, hot sake hits the spot on a cold winter day, even if it isn't exactly the most traditional way to drink it.
As foreigners quickly learn in Japan, it is considered rude to pour yourself a glass of sake (or any alcohol for that matter). Instead, it's good form to refill the glasses of those around you, and wait for others to repay the favor. If you want to acknowledge a friendship, or pay tribute to someone of lower status, you can also raise someone else's glass and take a small sip.
Also, never underestimate the power of a loud kampai (cheers)!
View video of a great sake recipe.
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