Unlock the Secrets of Japan's Liquid Soul
SAKE DECODED
A Fun & Fast Mini Course to take you
from Sake Novice to Sake Savvy in 45 minutes!
17 years of Sake knowledge distilled into bite-sized mini video lessons by Sarika, Forbes-featured Japanese Sake Scholar
Made for you if...
- β You're heading to Japan (or dreaming of it) and want to order Sake like a local - not pointing at random bottles and hoping for the best!
- β You want real knowledge from a credible source. Not 1am YouTube spirals that leave you more confused than when you started.
- β You've stared at a Sake menu wondering why one bottle costs β¬5 and another β¬500. Spoiler: the answer is actually fascinating.
- β You love Japanese culture - the beauty, the mindfulness, the depth - and you sense Sake might be a doorway into all of it. You're right!
How you'll transform
Before
β Staring at the Sake menu like it's written in... well, Japanese
β Picking the cheapest bottle and crossing your fingers
β Nodding along when someone says "Junmai Daiginjo" like you totally get it
β Secretly avoiding Sake because it feels confusing
β Sensing there's a whole world of Japanese culture you're missing out on
After
Connected: Feeling genuinely part of a 2,000-year-old living tradition
Confident: Scanning the Sake menu and ordering with zero hesitation
Curious: Pairing Sake with pizza, tacos, even chocolate - and nailing it
Inspired: Every sip becomes a small discovery - no overwhelm, just joy
Proud: You're the person at the table who knows what to order
Hi from your Sake Fairy Godmother!
πΆ Sake is so much more than a drink. For over 2,000 years, it has been a sacred offering to the gods - an art lovingly passed down through generations.
πΆ Here's the truth that breaks my heart: this ancient craft is quietly fading. Breweries are closing. Consumption in Japan has dropped 73% since its peak. Sake breweries going bankrupt every month.
πΆ Preserving this 2,000-year-old art has become my life's mission. And you're going to become part of that mission too!
πΆ To explore Sake is to step into the heart of Japanese culture, history, and mindfulness - a soulful journey that connects you to something timeless and magical.
π₯ Kampai to your new beginnings!
Love, Sarika
Sarika is a United Nations official turned Forbes-featured Japanese Sake Scholar who has taught Sake to Ambassadors, Royals and institutions like MIT and Harvard Business School. Her Sake certification courses are sold by SSI, the world's oldest Sake education authority.
What's inside?
16 bite-sized video lessons Β· 45 minutes Β· lifetime access
Module 0 Β· ~5 min
β Welcome
- π Welcome + What to Expect β course map & how to get the most out of 45 minutes
- πΈ My Sake Story β from UN diplomat to Forbes-featured entrepreneur, and why a 2000-year craft is quietly disappearing
Module 1 Β· ~12 min
β Sake Background Check
- ι What exactly is Sake? β the three Japanese names and what the kanji ι actually means
- π― Origins of Sake β 2,000 years ago, brewed by female temple priestesses as a sacred offering to the gods
- π―π΅ 2000-Year History Super Quick β from warfare fuel to the cultural soul of Japan in under 3 minutes
- π Current Status: Japan vs World β why sake is vanishing at home while exploding globally, and why your curiosity is an act of preservation
Module 2 Β· ~15 min
β Sake Brewing Demystified
- π 4 Ingredients β rice, water, koji, yeast β and why each one changes everything
- β¨ Fermentation Magic β Multiple Parallel Fermentation: why sake out-complexes wine and beer
- π·οΈ Sake Jargon Decoded β Junmai, Ginjo, Daiginjo, Honjozo demystified for good. Read any label with total confidence.
- π Sake Breweries β the Toji (master brewer), the Kura, and the women reclaiming their original place in sake
- β Sake Grades β a simple framework to shop and order from any menu or shelf
Module 3 Β· ~13 min
β Sake Enjoyment Maximised
- π½οΈ Food Pairings β why sake pairs with pizza, chocolate, tacos and cheese (not just sushi), thanks to its unique umami profile
- π‘οΈ Drinking Temperature β from Yuki-bie (Snow Cold) to Tobikiri-kan (Absolutely Warm): sake's remarkable temperature range
- πΆ Glassware β ochoko, masu, kiriko, wine glass: which to reach for and why it changes everything
- π 4 Flavour Profiles β Aromatic θ«ι , Refreshing η½ι , Rich ιι , Aged ηι . Find your sake personality.
- π ββοΈ Sake Etiquette + 3 Japanese Phrases β Nihonshu o kudasai, Kampai, Oishii!
- π Next Steps β free Sake Cheat Sheet + optional Official SSI Sake Navigator Certificate
π Surprise Bonus β not counted in 45 min
β Sake for Beauty
- πΈ The Beauty Secret β why sake brewers are famous for beautiful skin: kojic acid, amino acids, and the Japanese tradition of bijin-zukuri
- β¨ DIY Beauty Recipes β sake toner and rice flour face mask you can make in your kitchen today
Upgrade Your Journey:
Get your official Sake Certification
Your Official Sake Navigator Certificate
An official credential from Japan's oldest sake education authority. Includes:
- A4 certificate, beautifully designed
- Wallet-sized ID card to carry with you everywhere
- International shipping included, anywhere in the world
- Mini exam at the end β the course prepares you fully
- Pathway to the coveted SSI Kikizakeshi (Sommelier of Sake)
Client Love
“Sarika is such a gift to the world, and one of the most interesting women I have ever met. Her laugh and awesome sense of humour will keep you engaged - she is a mesmerising teacher and draws students in with her sheer love of life and incredible enthusiasm in all she does”
Suzanne Vian, USA
Founder, Saigon Yoga
As seen in & taught at
Forbes Β· MIT Japan Program Β· Harvard Business School Β· Polish Vodka Museum Β· Ireland Japan Association Β· Michelin-listed chef collaborations
11,500+ students enrolled in online courses worldwide
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Lifetime access Β· All future updates included
Questions & Answers
I can surely find Sake info on YouTube for free?
How is this different from other Sake courses?
How long will I have access to the course?
I have a different question.
Go from Sake Novice to Sake Savvy and become a guardian of the 2000-year-old Art of Sake.
Love, Sarika
Your Japanese Sake Fairy Godmother
YES, START MY SAKE ADVENTURE!Sake Credentials
- Certified Sake Scholar
- SSI Official Sake Lecturer
- Master Sommelier of Sake
- Sake Pioneer, Sake Sommelier Association
Competition Judge
- FΓ©minalise World Wine Competition, France
- World Sake Sommelier Competition, Japan
- Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition
- Japan Women's Sake Awards
Clients Include
- MIT Japan Program
- Harvard Business School - Asian American Business Association
- Polish Vodka Museum
- 11,500+ students enrolled in online courses
