Sake Set Peach Blossom

Japanese cherry blossom sake set vintage porcelain sake bottle and cups gift wine set Chinese ink paintings.

Beautiful 5 pieces Japanese sake set service for four person. There are four sake cups and one bottle in this set. Sake bottle is approximately 5.5 inches tall 140ml and cups are 1.57 inch tall 60ml. Comes in safe cardboard gift box. This elegant sake wine set made of fine porcelain white glaze, dishwasher and microwave safe. The cherry blossom design along with pink flowers, fresh green leaves and singing birds decorated by traditional Chinese ink painting, an offshoot of calligraphy and is a beautiful and reflective art that’s been revered in China for centuries.

Peach blossoms are highly prized in Chinese culture. The ancient Chinese believed the peach to possess more vitality than any other tree because their blossoms appear before leaves sprout. On New Year's Eve, local magistrates would cut peach wood branches and place them over their doors to protect against evil influences. Articles with peach patterns is a welcome gift at a Chinese new years celebration.

Sake Tasting Trilogy
The basic procedure of sake tasting is: look, smell, taste. Note appearance first, scent next, and finally palate.
You already may be accustomed to drinking sake warm in small porcelain cups (Sakazuki). Serving sake this customary way can add a special, traditional atmosphere to your enjoyment. To serve warm, pour sake into a small open mouthed carafe (Tokkuri). Heat it in a hot water bath over very low heat to approximately 110ƒF, about 5 minutes. Never boil sake, and usage of a microwave oven is not recommended. Both destroy aroma and flavor. Many sakes also may be served at room temperature.