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1
Q

What is a traditional sake cup called?

A

O-choko

2
Q

What is the japanese word for carafe?

A

Tokkuri

3
Q

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

A

Masu

4
Q

What is a waterbath?

A

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

5
Q

How should you store sake?

A

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

6
Q

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

A

Chilled, Room temp or warm

7
Q

What is the best way to serve Ginjos?

A

Chilled or Room temp

8
Q

What is the best way to serve Sparkling sakes?

A

Chilled

9
Q

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

A

Chilled but can be served warm in some instances

10
Q

What are the guildlines for storing sake?

A

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

11
Q

What are positive food interactions with sake?

A

Salty and acidic

12
Q

What are negative food interactions with sake?

A

Umami, sweet, Chilli heat, bitter

13
Q

What are the key points for pairing food with sake?

A

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