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What is sake?
While there are still disputes about the origins of sake, it is believed this Japanese rice wine dates back to the Nara period, between AD 710 and 794. Sake has...
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This lesson includes
- Closed captions & dubbing
- Downloadable resources
- Mobile app (iOS & Android)
Lesson details
While there are still disputes about the origins of sake, it is believed this Japanese rice wine dates back to the Nara period, between AD 710 and 794. Sake has played an important role in Japanese culture since, from religious ceremonies to entertainment. Today, this ancient drink is enjoying widespread appreciation in places far from where it originated.
Delve into the wonderful world of sake with Yoshihiro Sako, sake sommelier and brewer, as he explains the basics of this traditional Japanese beverage.
What you'll learn in the What is sake lesson
- How to pronounce sake
- The health benefits of sake
- How serving temperatures affect sake flavor
Instructor
Yoshihiro Sako is a sake sommelier and the Director of Sake at San Francisco's Yuzuki Japanese Eatery, a restaurant renowned for using traditional methods of cooking and recipes passed down through generations. In his role as sommelier, Yoshihiro...
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