Tippsy Sake Blog

A few months ago, I was at Japan Village in Brooklyn’s Industry City, an old warehouse complex turned into a vibrant community of food, arts and crafts...

Sake is often drunk on its own as a stand-alone beverage. But what if it didn’t have to be? This article will explore different cocktail recipes that f...

Sometimes, a good cocktail is what’s needed! Especially in the cooler months when beer feels out of sync with the weather and wine might be a little h...

When the holidays come around, three things come to mind: don’t stress, don’t overspend and make the best of time with family and friends. So when it c...

When the crisp autumn winds tap on the window, it’s time for hot pot! “Nabemono,” a compound word made up of nabe for “cooking pot” and mono for “thin...

As watermelon is the fruit of summer in the United States, so is fresh yuzu in Japan. But exactly what is this bright yellow surprise? Believed to be a...

Hi Tippsy fans! My name is Alice Hama. I am one of the contributing writers at Tippsy. For those of you who do not know about me, I am a certified sommelier with experience working in restaurants,...

Hi Tippsy fans! My name is Alice Hama. I am one of the contributing writers at Tippsy. For those of you who do not know about me, I am a certified som...

Early spring in Japan You might believe the flowering trees to be cherry blossoms but it is actually the plum blossom that graces the landscape beginn...