Origin of Sake
The name of sake first appeared in the ancient Chinese literature "Zhou Li" more than 3000 years ago. The Book of Rites, Tian Guan, Jiu Zheng "records:" When discussing three types of alcoholic beverages, one is called Shi Jiu, the second is called Xi Jiu, and the third is called Jiu Jiu. "In the Book of Rites, there are also" When discussing four types of alcoholic beverages, one is called Qing, the second is called Yi, the third is called Jiang, and the fourth is called Yi Jiu. "These are all different types of alcoholic beverages. The record of sake can also be found in the Book of Songs. In the vast river of history, sake has flourished in China for thousands of years. Its noble status and unique style have not only been recorded in various classics and literature, but have also had a significant impact on the food culture and brewing of neighboring countries. Around the year 400 AD, the brewing technology of sake was introduced to Japan, making it the national liquor of Japan. Starting from the time when Japanese sake appeared in the Japanese literature "Harima Kunikki", it was at least a thousand years later than Chinese sake. Undoubtedly, China is the homeland of sake, which originated from ancient China.
Introduction to Alcohol Knowledge: Nutritious Sake
Sake is a clear and transparent fermented wine with a pleasant aroma. Sake contains various amino acids and vitamins, making it a very nutritious low alcohol health wine. Moreover, its alcohol content is not high, making it very suitable for ordinary people to drink.