From a luxury product for the very rich, glass gradually became more widely produced and affordable. It is for this reason that a volume of 18th century material has survived. For today’s collector, ...
Brewers believe traditional Japanese drink will see a renaissance now it has gained a world heritage listing. Sake, a traditional rice wine known as nihonshu, ranks as one of Japan's most famous ...
He disdained the idea of drinking sake from wine glasses because he equated it with eating white rice served on Western tableware. In April, Shojima approached a Karatsu ware potter to explain his ...
I drink less. I never drink for the sake of it or without asking myself why I'm doing so first e.g. am I reaching for a glass of champagne because it compliments what I'm eating, or because I'm ...