We offer Sake Cups made of wood, glass, tin, ceramic and porcelain. Is there a difference in taste depending on the glass?
The answer is yes. The reason, as you know, depends on the "tongue," which is responsible for the human sense of taste. The five commonly referred to taste senses." The part of the tongue that perceives the so-called five tastes (sweet, sour, spicy, bitter, and astringent) differs slightly depending on the location of the tongue. Generally, the shape of the tongue changes depending on the shape and material of the glass. It is said that the taste is perceived differently due to these minute changes.
Of course, the sense of taste is not the only thing that humans perceive as tasty. Various factors such as the sake's aroma, texture, appearance, and feel on the tongue are also responsible for its taste.
The shape and material of the glass changes the way these elements are perceived.
Materials and flavors
Wood
The key to wooden sake cups is that you can also enjoy the aroma of the wood. The soft, subtle aroma of the wood helps to reduce the unpleasant taste and odor of sake. On the other hand, if you want to enjoy the full aroma of sake, wooden sake cups are not suitable.
Hot sake is not suitable, but chilled sake go well with it. Sake with a sweet or refreshing taste goes better than sake with a crisp, dry taste.
Glass
Glass drinking vessels are most refreshing and come in a wide variety of designs and colors. The beautiful reflection of light is another unique feature of glass, and can be enjoyed just by looking at it.
Glass has little effect on the taste of sake, allowing you to enjoy the original flavor of sake. Therefore, it is easy to match any type of sake in terms of taste. Glass sake cups are the easiest way to compare the taste of different types of sake.
However, it is not suitable for hot sake. On the other hand, the cool appearance of the glass sake cups also enhances the taste of chilled sake.
Tin
The high ionic effect of tin removes the curdling of the ingredients in sake, making it easier to perceive a mellower taste. Some people even find it sweetens the taste. It is also suitable for drinking dry sake or for those who do not like dry sake. Because of its high thermal conductivity, you can directly enjoy the temperature of the sake you pour. Since it does not retain heat well, it is best to pour sake in small quantities if you want to enjoy it at a constant temperature.
Ceramics （Pottery and Porcelain）
In general, ceramic sake cups are thicker and easier to bring out the flavor and richness of sake. It is also easy to blend with the texture of the sake cup when put on the palate, and the sake is easy to feel mellow in the mouth.
It is generally compatible with all types of sake, but it is especially suitable with rich or sweet sake. Sake can be served at any temperature, so having a ceramic sake cup will come in handy.
