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Hiya (Room temperature)

冷や

Hiya (Room temperature) (冷や) sake serving — watercolor illustration
Nhiệt độ 20°C
Tên tiếng Nhật 冷や

Giới thiệu

Despite the name containing 'cold' (冷), hiya traditionally means room temperature — approximately 20°C. Before refrigeration, this was simply 'not heated.' At room temperature, sake's full personality emerges: rice character, umami depth, and subtle complexity. This is the tasting temperature used by professional sake judges to evaluate a sake's true qualities without temperature distortion.

Cấp độ được đề xuất

All grades can be enjoyed at hiya. Particularly good for Junmai styles, aged koshu, and any sake you want to evaluate honestly.

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