![A closeup image of a woman pouring sake into traditional Japanese ceramic cups on a table sprinkled with cherry blossoms.](https://plcbcontent-plcb002.ocecdn.oraclecloud.com/content/published/api/v1.1/assets/CONT1AA6E725CB424F8BABF654D22F076491/native/wine-varietals-sake-1400x600.jpg?channelToken=ae8bcfe34a14444fafcadba1b2fef71e)
![A closeup image of a woman pouring sake into traditional Japanese ceramic cups on a table sprinkled with cherry blossoms.](https://plcbcontent-plcb002.ocecdn.oraclecloud.com/content/published/api/v1.1/assets/CONT1AA6E725CB424F8BABF654D22F076491/native/wine-varietals-sake-1400x600.jpg?channelToken=ae8bcfe34a14444fafcadba1b2fef71e)
Sake
Sake is an alcoholic beverage born in Japan and brewed from a base of rice. There are two categories: with added alcohol (honjozo) and without (junmai). Sake can be served hot, cold or room temperature and is often enjoyed with appetizers or Asian fare.