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Enjoy our collection of unique stories written by our talented writers, many of whom are certified professionals in sake, wine, beer and spirits. Here you’ll find articles that are informative, entertaining, and span the gambit! Our blog has posts for both beginners and sake connoisseurs alike, with topics like sake trivia, cultural/educational readings, food recipes, travelogues, interviews and more.

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Why French Master Blenders Are Making Sake

Why French Master Blenders Are Making Sake

Taylor Markarian
Taylor Markarian
Editor’s note: Some quotes in this article have been translated from their original French. At Tippsy, we’ve long believed it, but two former chefs...
Sake Ceremonies and Traditions You Should Know

Sake Ceremonies and Traditions You Should Know

Louie Anne Batac-Nguyen
Louie Anne Batac-Nguyen
It might not be obvious at first, but the act of pouring sake for someone is not just a modern dining tradition; it has roots in Japan’s native rel...
Sake in the Traditional Japanese Arts

Sake in the Traditional Japanese Arts

Kayoko Hirata Paku
Kayoko Hirata Paku
For the Japanese, sake is more than just an alcoholic beverage enjoyed during meals and festivities. Culturally, sake has an ancient connection wit...
How To Celebrate World Sake Day

How To Celebrate World Sake Day

Alice Hama
Alice Hama
Oct. 1 is World Sake Day. It is the day to celebrate and share the joy and love of sake with your family and friends. The day was established by Ja...
New York Dassai Party 2022: Celebrating the Future of Sake

New York Dassai Party 2022: Celebrating the Future of Sake

Taylor Markarian
Taylor Markarian
At the top of a skyscraper in New York City’s Financial District, the swanky SAGA restaurant boasts a jaw-dropping panoramic view of one of the wor...
Father’s Day Gift Guide

Father’s Day Gift Guide

Taylor Markarian
Taylor Markarian
Father’s Day is all about demonstrating the admiration, love, gratitude and respect you have for the father figures in your life. It’s also about s...
How To Pair Sake With Music

How To Pair Sake With Music

Taylor Markarian
Taylor Markarian
Gourmets always talk about pairing the right alcohol with the right meal to create the ultimate tasting experience. (Like which sake to enjoy with ...
Perfectly Pair Oysters and Sake with Tippsy, E-Fish Set and Tasting Event

Perfectly Pair Oysters and Sake with Tippsy, E-Fish Set and Tasting Event

Taylor Markarian
Taylor Markarian
Seafood has been an essential part of the Japanese diet since ancient times. It’s one of the first things that comes to mind when people across the...
Sake for Game Day

Sake for Game Day

Louie Anne Batac-Nguyen
Louie Anne Batac-Nguyen
American football is a sport that I have trouble keeping up with. It doesn’t seem so straightforward to me, and I’m always wondering about the star...
Holiday Gift Ideas for Anime Lovers

Holiday Gift Ideas for Anime Lovers

Taylor Markarian
Taylor Markarian
Luckily, there is no shortage of amazing gifts for anime lovers out there. With literally hundreds of anime shows and movies to stream online, such...
American Pop Culture Meets Japanese Tradition with Foo Fighters Sake

American Pop Culture Meets Japanese Tradition with Foo Fighters Sake

Taylor Markarian
Taylor Markarian
Recent years have seen an increased appreciation for many aspects of Japanese culture, from a renewed interest in watching anime to the exploration...
5 Best Anime on Netflix to Watch This Winter

5 Best Anime on Netflix to Watch This Winter

Taylor Markarian
Taylor Markarian
Picking the best anime on Netflix is an exciting yet regrettable project. There are so many amazing anime shows available for streaming that narrow...
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