Storage, Service and Sake Food Pairing

Question 1

What is a traditional sake cup called?

Answer 1

O-choko

Question 2

What is the japanese word for carafe?

Answer 2

Tokkuri

Question 3

What is the japanese word for the ceremonial ‘small box made of cedar’?

Answer 3

Masu

Question 4

What is a waterbath?

Answer 4

A container filled with warm water (80 degrees celsius) to gently warm the sake.

Question 5

How should you store sake?

Answer 5

chilled and upright in a bottle or tokkuri if being served soon

Question 6

What is the best way to serve Futsu-shu, Junmai or Honjozo?

Answer 6

Chilled, Room temp or warm

Question 7

What is the best way to serve Ginjos?

Answer 7

Chilled or Room temp

Question 8

What is the best way to serve Sparkling sakes?

Answer 8

Chilled

Question 9

What is the best way to serve Nigori or Koshu Sakes?

Answer 9

Chilled but can be served warm in some instances

Question 10

What are the guildlines for storing sake?

Answer 10

Keep it cool
Drink it young
Store the bottle upright
Avoid bright light

Question 11

What are positive food interactions with sake?

Answer 11

Salty and acidic

Question 12

What are negative food interactions with sake?

Answer 12

Umami, sweet, Chilli heat, bitter

Question 13

What are the key points for pairing food with sake?

Answer 13

Personal Preference is an important consideration
Flavor intensity should be similar for both food and sake
Sweet dishes should be equally or less sweet than sake