Sake Tanpo 180ml - Osaka Suzuki

Connoiseur's sake warmer. The handle on this sake warmer is designed to fit over the top lip of a pot of water.

Osaka Suzuki's signature vessels, crafted from high-grade tin have earned a devoted following among serious sake enthusiasts. Tin has long been prized in Japan for the way many believe it softens the character of both sake and water, reducing unwanted harsh notes—known as zatsumi—and producing a smoother, rounder, more mellow drink.

Whether that's science, tradition, or a bit of both, one thing is certain: pouring warm sake from one of these beautifully crafted vessels feels rather special.

Read here for information on how to warm sake.