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.