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Junmai

“Junmai” can be translated as “pure rice.” This is sake that does not contain added brewer’s alcohol; the only ingredients are water, rice, koji and yeast. Unlike other sake categories, junmai has no set rice polishing ratio, so it can be richer and bolder than other sake types. These sake usually hold well at warmer temperatures, and can generally be paired with strongly flavored foods.