For the first time sake has been known since the 8th century. The way of preparation has been known more then a hundred years already and it still remains just the same. Sake is made of rice, rice yeast and water. You can drink it cold or hot. This feature distinguishes it from all cordial drinks of the world. There are a lot of kinds of sake and every region has its own kind of this drink.

1. Ginjoshu is a special kind of sake. It is made of 60 % polished rice. It has specific odor and color and good taste. High-quality Ginjoshu has a slight fruity odour and mild taste. This sake is one of the most expensive.
2. Junmaishu is made of white rice, yeast and water. It has a mild taste and shine. This sake is rice poorly.
3. Honjozoshu is made of 70% polished rice, yeast and water. In this sake alcohol may be added to smb.'s taste.
4. Genshu is notable for no water in it. It consists of 18 - 20 % of alcohol.
5. Namazake. After the preparation this sake must be placed into a jar and kept for some time.
6. Kippon is made of rice, yeast and water and it is also rice poorly.

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