Popular Japanese Sake Sets Guide
Sake is a Japanese wine which is made of rice; this was first produced over 2000 years ago. It is believed that sake production dates back to the 3rd century, around the same time rice planting methods in Japan became common practice. This alcohol beverage “sake” is called nihonshu in Japan. It is created with water, rice, and koji mold. It became the dominant form of alcohol in Japan by the Asuka period from 538 to 710 A.D.
Sake is served hot or cold in small cups from the flacks made of ceramic or wood, these rice wine serving utensils are known as sake sets. Sake is meant to be enjoyed with family and friends and this wine has to be served by another person into small cups. Tradition says that the person who is drinking sake should not pour for himself.
The ancient Japanese people also invented these very unique shaped vessels to consume and serve the rice wine. Sake sets are made by special Japanese porcelain which can absorb heat above 800 degree centigrade temperature for long time duration. The set consists of a choko and the piston, a tokkuri. The tokkuri is fully handmade with gorgeous colorful designs. These designs are over the sake bottles and cups that reflect a royal Japanese image.
Traditional Japanese sake sets are made of pottery. Modern sets are usually made of porcelain, but older sets were usually made of a ceramic material. Sake sets were created as souvenirs for a special event or location in Japan. Sets that tie in with high profile events usually increase in value. Now sake sets are made every where around the world. These are the best gift to give and to receive, but the original marked on the bottom as being made in Japan, Japanese sake sets possess greater value than sets made elsewhere.
Sake Sets Reviews
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