🍶Japanese Sake set

🍶What is a sake set called in Japan?

In Japan, it is commonly called a "sake set". A sake set often includes a tokkuri or carafe and a sake cup. A tokkuri is a bottle for pouring sake, and a sake cup is a small cup for drinking sake.

🍶How to use a Sake Set

🍶How to use a Tokkuri
Preparation:

First wash and clean the tokkuri before use.

Warming:

If you want to drink warm or hot sake, pour the sake into the tokkuri and warm it in a hot water bath. A hot water bath is a method of warming sake by boiling water in a pot and placing the tokkuri in it.

※For cold sake
When drinking cold sake, use a glass with a shape that enhances the aroma and flavor, such as a wine glass or a sake glass. Transparent glasses are common, and you can enjoy the beautiful color and transparency of cold sake.
A small glass with a wide mouth is suitable for enjoying the aroma of chilled sake. A glass that is not too large will allow you to enjoy the sake at the right temperature.
It is a good idea to chill chilled sake in the refrigerator before drinking. It is best to enjoy it at a moderate temperature (around 10 degrees) without chilling it too much.
If you want to chill it quickly, you can chill it by immersing the bottle in ice water. However, avoid putting ice directly into the glass.

Everyone enjoys sake in their own way. Please find your own way to enjoy sake, such as crisply chilled sake, slightly warm sake, or hot sake to warm your throat.

🍶Why are sake cups small?

To enjoy the taste of sake
Because the sake cup is small, you can drink a small amount at a time. This allows you to enjoy the taste and aroma of sake slowly. With a small cup, you can feel the fresh aroma and taste every time you drink.

Temperature Control
The taste of sake changes greatly depending on the temperature. If you use a small cup, you can drink it at the right temperature, such as warm or cold. If you use a large cup, the temperature will change easily and the flavor may be lost.

Japanese culture
In Japanese drinking culture, pouring sake for each other is considered an important courtesy. By using a small sake cup, you will have more opportunities to pour sake for each other, which promotes communication. This will deepen your interactions at drinking parties and banquets.

Drink in moderation
Drinking from a small cup avoids consuming a large amount of sake at once and promotes drinking in moderation. This prevents overdrinking and promotes healthy drinking.

Historical background
The design of traditional Japanese sake cups is based on historical background and craftsmanship. Small cups have evolved over a long history as the optimal size.

🍶How many cups are included in a sake vessel set?

The number of cups (sake cups) included in a sake vessel set varies depending on the set, but a typical set often includes about two to four sake cups

.・2 pieces
This is a basic set, perfect for two people. Suitable for small groups.

・4-5 pieces
Suitable for families and small gatherings. Allows multiple people to enjoy sake together.

・6 pieces or more
Suitable for large banquets and parties. Convenient for enjoying sake with a large group of people.

Sets usually include a tokkuri (sake bottle) and multiple sake cups. Sets come in a variety of contents and designs, and are sold for specific purposes and occasions. It is important to check the specific set contents when purchasing.