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The sake then loses its texture and flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend using either a) a vacuum pump (a specific stopper and pump that removes oxygen) or b) a \"Coravin\" type device that injects an inert gas, such as stored argon, into the bottle. This gas, being heavier than oxygen, protects the surface of the sake from the air remaining in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree points are to be considered for the preservation of sake: stable temperature, ideally below 8°C for quality sakes, protected from direct light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs sake good for your health?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSake has a beneficial effect on cholesterol, blood pressure, and improves memory. Sake contains no sulfites, no additives, no preservatives. Its acidity level is lower than wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave you ever taken a sake bath? Add a little sake (99% water, 1% sake) to your bath between 37° and 40° to enjoy the benefits of these baths: sake improves blood circulation and increases body temperature, allowing toxins to be eliminated through perspiration. The active enzymes in sake soften, tone, rejuvenate, and purify the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sake-kid-junmai-daiginjo-semai-buai","title":"KID Junmai Daiginjo Semai Buai Sake 1800 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe umami is powerful, the sweetness generous.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HEIWA SHUZOU Co. 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The pure rice flavour and aroma make it a very special sake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDid you know that in modern sake brewing, the aroma depends mainly on the type of yeast used? There are certain types of yeast that produce more aroma. However, they are generally unstable when it comes to preserving the flavour. Likewise, yeasts that produce more flavour yield less aroma.\u003cbr\u003eIn order to get the best of both aspects, two types of yeast were blended to maintain the balance between aroma and flavour.\u003cbr\u003e\"Kei\" truly embodies the quest for an aromatic and full-bodied sake.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TSUJI HONTEN Co. 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This pertinent, long-lasting sake, low in sweetness, expresses the rice notes beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZUIYO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54111389057357,"sku":"NISZY3","price":31.67,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/6438\/8941\/files\/ZY3-s.webp?v=1782200712"},{"product_id":"sake-junmai-daiginjo-kin-or","title":"Junmai Daiginjo KIN (GOLD) Sake - 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis elegant and delicate sake offers aromas of apple, melon and banana, white peach, and white fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eZuiyo Co. was founded in 1867 in Kawashiri, a town that prospered under the rule of the Hosokawa clan as a collection and storage point for rice harvests. Zuiyo was the first brewery to transition from akazake, the only alcohol produced in Kumamoto at the time, to sake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eThe Kumamoto Prefecture Sake Institute was founded here in 1909 to improve sake brewing techniques in Kumamoto (it was later relocated to Shimasaki, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City in 1922), making Zuiyo a very important player in the history of sake in Kumamoto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eOn the palate, one can sense melon skin, watermelon, a slight acidity reminiscent of lemon, notes of orange marmalade and candied ginger. This subtle sake, extracted by bag pressing, with low sweetness, is vibrant and bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZUIYO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54111389090125,"sku":"NISZY2","price":55.83,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/6438\/8941\/files\/ZY2-s.webp?v=1782200713"},{"product_id":"sake-premium-sa-sa-ki-junmai-daiginjo-720-ml-1650","title":"Sake Premium SA SA KI Junmai Daiginjo 720 ml 16.50%","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe exceptional topography of Kyoto and the abundance of water were the main reasons why sake was brewed in Kyoto and why Kyoto was designated as the capital for\u003cbr\u003e1,000 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SASAKI SHUZO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54111399543117,"sku":"NISSS5","price":47.92,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/6438\/8941\/files\/SS5-s.webp?v=1782200300"},{"product_id":"sake-jurakudai-junmai-daiginjyo","title":"JURAKUDAI JUNMAI DAIGINJYO sake - 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the palate, the flavour is soft on the attack, leading to a refined sweetness which, combined with the umami, results in a taste of fresh cream. Then come opulent flavours, very rich, a beautiful sweetness and an elegant acidity. This saké is reminiscent of fine white Burgundies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SASAKI SHUZO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54111399936333,"sku":"NISSS1","price":38.33,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/6438\/8941\/files\/SS1-s.webp?v=1782200301"},{"product_id":"sake-muryozan-junmai-daiginjo-155720-ml","title":"Muryozan Junmai Daiginjo sake 15.5% - 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt offers a remarkably clear and bright palate, from which a rich umami flavour and sweetness gracefully develop, filling the mouth with a slow, concentrated texture (passion fruit bursts on the palate, alongside mango, a great richness of flavours and exotic fruits). The underlying fruity acidity precisely defines the contours of its full-bodied flavour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts three-dimensional texture, almost like a subtle viscosity, is highly impressive. After tasting, a brilliant aftertaste lingers gently, fading gradually to the back of the throat, offering a beautiful finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HEIWA SHUZOU Co. Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54111403147597,"sku":"NISSH34","price":37.33,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/6438\/8941\/files\/SH34-s.webp?v=1782200299"},{"product_id":"sake-kid-daiginjo","title":"KID Daiginjo sake - 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, its aroma is very refined. 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The brewing water comes from \"Miyakawa\", selected as one of Japan's 100 best rivers.\u003cbr\u003eThe traditional brewing method, known as soft water brewing (soft water facilitates fermentation and brewing), is passed down as a divine technique.\u003cbr\u003eJunmai Daiginjo Shiki Rich sake is characterised by its flavours evoking strawberry, the refreshing sweetness of pear and green apple, a grace and mellowness reminiscent of the richness and sweetness of lychee, followed by Japanese melon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KAWABU JOZO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54111420547405,"sku":"NISDIO18","price":63.33,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/6438\/8941\/files\/DIO18-s.webp?v=1782141857"},{"product_id":"sake-gozenshu-gen-junmai-daiginjo","title":"Saké Gozenshu Gen Junmaï Daiginjô","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gozenshu Gen is a light straw colour with a cloudy appearance. 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