Sake Cup

Some people collect stamps, but we think collecting sake cups is much more fun. (Sorry, but it’s true.) They can be made of ceramic, porcelain, glass, tin, and even wood. Some are vibrant and intricately designed, while others are much more humble and earth-toned.

The “ochoko” is a small sake cup that holds about 45 milliliters of sake. Slightly larger is the “guinomi,” which helps open sake’s aroma. Another type is the “sakazuki,” which is more shallow, with a rim much wider than its base. Sakazuki are often used at ceremonies, and contain only a couple sips worth of sake. Part of the reason for sake cups’ small capacity is so your host can keep filling your cup and demonstrate good hospitality.
At Tippsy, sake cups range in price from $7 to more than $100, depending on material and level of craftsmanship. The Sorisakazuki Cup With White Swirl is a very affordable customer favorite. The “Sakura Fujisan” Soundable Sakazuki Cup is painted with a beautiful mountain scene, and even makes a noise when you blow into it! The “Hana” Tin Guinomi Cup With Flower Detail is simple and endearing, and its material mellows the taste of the sake inside.

Some people collect stamps, but we think collecting sake cups is much more fun. (Sorry, but it’s true.) They can be made of ceramic, porcelain, glass, tin, and even wood. Some are vibrant and intricately designed, while others are much more humble and earth-toned.

The “ochoko” is a small sake cup that holds about 45 milliliters of sake. Slightly larger is the “guinomi,” which helps open sake’s aroma. Another type is the “sakazuki,” which is more shallow, with a rim much wider than its base. Sakazuki are often used at ceremonies, and contain only a couple sips worth of sake. Part of the reason for sake cups’ small capacity is so your host can keep filling your cup and demonstrate good hospitality.

At Tippsy, sake cups range in price from $7 to more than $100, depending on material and level of craftsmanship. The Sorisakazuki Cup With White Swirl is a very affordable customer favorite. The “Sakura Fujisan” Soundable Sakazuki Cup is painted with a beautiful mountain scene, and even makes a noise when you blow into it! The “Hana” Tin Guinomi Cup With Flower Detail is simple and endearing, and its material mellows the taste of the sake inside.