Discover the world of unique sake packaging beyond glass bottles, like Tetra Pak Juice Boxes. John and Tim explore the practicality and creativity of unconventional packaging, tasting Futsusu sake from a juice box. They discuss cultural perspectives on sake packaging and the child-friendly appeal of funky designs, making this a fun and informative episode.
Exploring sake packaging beyond glass bottles reveals a world of variety.
Tetra Pak juice box packaging offers convenience but compromises complexity in the sake.
Deep dives
Introduction to Upcoming Trip to Japan
The hosts discuss an upcoming trip to Japan, which had to be rescheduled from autumn to spring. They plan to visit Kochi and Tokushima, opting for a mix of off-the-beaten-path locations and Tokyo's attractions.
Introduction of Funky Packaging Series
The hosts announce a new series focusing on sake with unconventional packaging, starting with a sake packaged in a Tetra Pak resembling a juice box. They delve into the unique structure of the packaging, including polyethylene layers, aluminum, and cardboard, highlighting its environmental impact and recyclability issues.
Tasting the Lucky Dog Sake
The hosts taste the Lucky Dog Sake from a juice box-style Tetra Pak, describing its flavor as slightly syrupy with a noticeable alcohol heat. They discuss the lack of complexity due to added alcohol, recommending pairing it with salty snacks. Despite its unusual packaging, they find it a serviceable, if not overly sophisticated, Futsusu sake option.
Episode 166. If we think about sake, usually an image of a glass bottle pops to mind. But if we scratch the surface of exploring how sake is packaged and shipped, there is a world of variety out there you may not have considered! This leads us to our latest series we are calling "Funky Packaging" - think of it as sake beyond the glass bottle. Cups, bags, pouches, and today's inaugural packaging - the Tetra Pak Juice Box. Could this form factor we know from our school lunchbox be a good one for sake? In this episode, John and Tim think INSIDE the box to explore what is going on with sake in juice box packaging. Is the sake worth the squeeze? Let's find out together! #SakeRevolution