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What is sake and why is premium sake taking Switzerland by storm? A simple guide to understanding how it’s made, how to pair it, and why more and more restaurants are choosing it.

Umeshu is a type of traditional Japanese liqueur made from UME plums: the fruits are harvested while still green, then washed, dried and left to macerate for a few months in alcohol (or sake) and cane sugar, thus preserving all the aroma of the fresh umes. Consider that Umeshu was initially consumed as a medicine to relieve sore throats: ume is rich in citric acid, malic acid, tartaric acid and succinic acid... so in Japan, in addition to being enjoyed as a liqueur, it is consumed for its health benefits. Over time it has become a popular alcoholic drink due to its sweet aroma, tart plum flavor and relatively low alcohol content which makes it easy to drink. There are...

😋🤤Have you ever tried Sake 🍶 and Burger 🍔 ? This combination works really well, as Sake and Burger share some key flavor components . 😍 And the good news is that Sake is also perfectly suited to vegetarian and vegan burgers. 😜  Sake, thanks to that umami flavor, is surprisingly versatile and pairs well with many Western recipes, often even better than wine or beer. Pairing foods with umami-rich sake is incredibly exciting and can lead to some pleasantly unexpected discoveries: Hamburger and Sake was both a revelation and a confirmation!  For a richer and more succulent burger, we recommend a very traditional sake, such as Koikawa Beppin.     For bacon-cheeseburger-type burgers and even BBQ: Sake like Kuromatsu Kensbishi...

How to open a bottle of sake. If you want to impress your guests, allow us to suggest some tricks for opening and serving a bottle of Sake... you'll immediately look like a pro!

Japanese knives are precision tools, very useful in the kitchen and sometimes essential. These are the traditional types: Santoku, Nakiri, Yanagiba, Deba.