What is Sake #2

What is sake made of? 

1. Rice: the main ingredient of sake, and each region of Japan has their original speciality rice for their sake

2. Koji: it is the source of fermentation

3. Water: 80% of the ingredients, and it is important that there is a saying “Great sake is where the great water is”

What is Sake #3

Junmai vs non-junmai

The difference is whether it includes added alcohol or not, in addition to rice, koji, and water. With added alcohol, it creates a lighter and fresh taste.

Without added alcohol is Junmai, which means “pure rice” in direct translation, and it has a rich and full-bodied flavour from rice.