Funky Packaging: Koimari Nomanne Porcelain One Cups

About this episode

The episode explores a unique one cup sake presented in Imari porcelain, highlighting its artistic and historical significance.

Episode 186. What happens when one of Japan's most ancient art forms meets your favorite grab-and-go drink? This week on Sake Revolution, John and Tim crack open something truly special — a one cup sake housed in genuine Imari porcelain, the same fine ceramics that were traded to Europe as far back as the 1600s. The brewery behind it, Koimari Sake Brewery of Saga Prefecture, has crafted a series of five beautifully designed cups that double as collectible works of art. And when it comes time ...

People in this episode

Hosts: Timothy Sullivan, John Puma

Topics covered

• sake
• Japanese art
• ceramics
• collectibles
• one cup sake

Keywords

• sake
• Imari porcelain
• Koimari Sake Brewery
• ceramics
• collectible cups

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Koimari Sake Brewery

Books & works: Imari porcelain

Places: Saga Prefecture

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