Tippsy Sake Blog

Sake
Sake, Nihonshu or Seishu? What’s the Difference?
Learning about an unfamiliar beverage in a foreign language can be intimidating. That’s definitely part of the reason sake hasn’t yet become as ubiquit...

Sake
Does Sake Have Sugar? Sugar Content in Sake
Does sake have sugar? Yes, it does. But how much? If you want to drink but you’re keeping a watchful eye on your sugar intake, you may have a tough tim...

Sake
Does Sake Have Carbs? Is Sake Keto?
Carbohydrates: old friend or lifelong nemesis? While plenty of delicious things contain carbohydrates, there are those who avoid them for dietary reaso...

Sake
Sake Meter Value and Acidity, Explained
There are many different statistics that can provide insight into the characteristics of a certain sake. At Tippsy, you can find these on each item’s p...

Sake
What Is Umeshu? Is It Really Plum Wine?
“Umeshu,” often referred to as plum wine, is a beguiling beverage that leverages the sour characteristics of its namesake fruit, rendering them into a ...

Sake
How Climate Change Affects Sake
The changing climate affects many parts of society, including the sake industry. In recent years, breweries have been challenged to adapt to new soluti...

Spotlight
Tokyo Record Bar: House Party on MacDougal
Where: 127 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012
Hours: 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. (Mon-Wed); 6:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. (Thu-Sat)
I love any place t...

Recipe
How To Make a Hanami Bento for Cherry Blossom Season
The cherry blossom is an iconic flower of Japan, and it plays a very important cultural role. Late March to early April is cherry blossom season in Jap...

Spotlight
Juban NYC: A Sake Lover’s Journey Comes to Life
Where: 207 10th Ave, New York, NY, 10011
Hours: 4:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Sun, Tues-Thurs), 4:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. (Fri and Sat)
New York City’s Juban is...










