Sake Blog

Dive in to the world of sake. Plus Japan travel tips, recipes and much more.

Travel

A Guide to Visiting Sake Breweries in Tokyo

Tokyo is one of the most unique cities in the world. Somehow, it seamlessly blends the old with t...
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Travel

Best Places for Onsen in Japan

You’ve probably seen it on Instagram: an inviting courtyard garden lined with the soft glow of la...
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Culture

Lucky Japanese Symbols and What They Mean

From the lucky cat to the elegant crane, Japan is a land rich with symbols that are adored and re...
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Food & Drink

What Is Omakase? An Evening at Sushi Nakazawa

A few months ago, I was at Japan Village in Brooklyn’s Industry City, an old warehouse complex tu...
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Culture

Sake Ceremonies and Traditions You Should Know

It might not be obvious at first, but the act of pouring sake for someone is not just a modern di...
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Is All Sake Gluten Free?

Here at Tippsy, we get a lot of inquiries from curious drinkers about how sake affects one’s heal...
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Is All Sake Gluten Free?

Here at Tippsy, we get a lot of inquiries from curious drinkers about how sake affects one’s heal...
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Sake

Spring Sake Bouquet

Finally, spring! And few things reflect the newness of life more than the flowers in bloom. Flow...
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Culture

Sake for Game Day

American football is a sport that I have trouble keeping up with. It doesn’t seem so straightforw...
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Food & Drink

Three Classic Cocktails with Sake

Sometimes, a good cocktail is what’s needed! Especially in the cooler months when beer feels out...
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Food & Drink

5 Reasons Sake Box Is a Perfect Gift

When the holidays come around, three things come to mind: don’t stress, don’t overspend and make ...
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Food & Drink

Japanese Hot Pot and Sake

When the crisp autumn winds tap on the window, it’s time for hot pot! “Nabemono,” a compound wor...
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Culture

Sake for Tsukimi, the Harvest Moon

What is it about the moon that brings wonder? Is it the glow or pull on the waves, or how it appe...
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Sake

10 Best Cold Sake

Many people ask whether they ought to drink sake hot or cold. The quick answer? Sake is the only ...
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Food & Drink

Yuzu—1 Sake, 3 Ways

As watermelon is the fruit of summer in the United States, so is fresh yuzu in Japan. But exactly...
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Travel

My SAGA SAKE SAGA Experience

This past March, Tippsy partnered with Sake Discoveries to host the Saga Sake Saga event which no...
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Spring Sake for Cherry Blossom Season

The Japanese cherry blossoms have arrived in D.C.—spring is here! And with spring comes the best ...
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Food & Drink

Perfect Pairings with Plum Sake

Early spring in Japan You might believe the flowering trees to be cherry blossoms but it is actu...
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Food & Drink

For a Happy Valentine, Try Chocolate with Sake

Here we are, 2021! Although we’re still figuring out a lot, the new year brings a sense of relief...
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Sake

Best Budget Sake Under $30 and $50

Last updated: July 1, 2022. Choosing sake can be a little overwhelming at first. It might be temp...
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Recipe

Cheesing out of 2020 — How to Build a Charcuterie Board

Growing up, I had the impression that cheese and pepperoni slices were just common go-to snacks t...
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Food & Drink

Virtual Sake Party — How to Celebrate the Holidays during COVID

Holiday gatherings are a little tricky this year. We want to keep safe but as the holidays roll i...
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Food & Drink

Filipino Food and Sake

Although it might seem that Japanese restaurants are everywhere, this wasn’t the case 50 years ag...
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Sake

One-on-one Sake Tasting with Hakkaisan

When I learned that Tippsy would be offering a set of Hakkaisan sake, I couldn’t wait to try it. ...
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