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SAKE
cups come in a rich variety of colors, shapes and materials. Finding your
own favorite will enrich your enjoyment of SAKE. The most popular style
of SAKE cup is a small porcelain cup called "SAKAZUKI."A slightly larger,
deeper cup is used when one wants to drink a bit more. These days, glasses
made specially for sipping SAKE are popular. You can enjoy a wide range
of cups in various patterns and colors. The shape and color of a cup, and
the thickness of its rim, all contribute to the taste experience. A square
wooden box, known as "MASU," is another option. MASU are particularly favored
for ceremonies. The standard size for a MASU has long been used as a unit
for measuring rice. The volume of a MASU is called a "GOU," whether one
is measuring rice or SAKE. So you see, MASU are used for both measuring
and drinking. They are generally made of cedar, whose fragrance enhances
the bouquet of the SAKE. |
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