Sake, Nihonshu or Seishu? What’s the Difference?
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...
Does Sake Have Sugar? Sugar Content in Sake
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...
Does Sake Have Carbs? Is Sake Keto?
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 Meter Value and Acidity, Explained
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...
What Is Umeshu? Is It Really Plum Wine?
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 ...
How Climate Change Affects Sake
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...
Tokyo Record Bar: House Party on MacDougal
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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...
How To Make a Hanami Bento for Cherry Blossom Season
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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...
Juban NYC: A Sake Lover’s Journey Comes to Life
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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...