Sake Decoded
Go from sake novice to sake savvy in just 55 minutes.
A joyful beginner course with Sarika, United Nations official turned Forbes-featured Japanese Sake Scholar.
Understand sake styles, order with confidence, pair it with food, and experience Japanese culture more deeply, without overwhelm.
Instant access · Beginner-friendly · Lifetime access · 7-day guarantee
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This is for you if…
✓ You’re travelling to Japan and want sake to finally make sense
✓ You love Japanese food, but the sake menu feels confusing
✓ You want to order confidently instead of guessing
✓ You’ve heard words like Junmai, Daiginjo, Honjozo, or Nigori and wondered where to start
✓ You want a fun beginner guide, not a heavy professional course
✓ You’re curious about sake culture, beauty rituals, or non-alcoholic ways to enjoy the tradition
If you’re nodding along, Sake Decoded was made for you.
Get Instant Access for €27How you’ll transform
Before
❌ Staring at the sake menu like it’s written in a secret code
❌ Picking the cheapest bottle and crossing your fingers
❌ Nodding when someone says “Junmai Daiginjo” while secretly lost
❌ Avoiding sake because it feels confusing
❌ Missing the cultural story behind the glass
After
Clear: you understand the main sake styles
Confident: you can scan a sake menu and choose based on taste
Curious: you can pair sake with sushi, pizza, cheese, or chocolate
Connected: every sip carries a little more context
Proud: you’re the person at the table who knows what to order
Take this before your Japan trip 🇯🇵
In less time than one episode, you’ll know how to:
🍶 Walk into an izakaya with more confidence
📖 Understand the sake section of the menu
❔ Ask better questions
✨ Order based on your taste
⛩ Understand why sake appears in shrines, ceremonies, celebrations, and everyday Japanese life
By the end of 55 minutes, you’ll be able to:
✓Understand the main sake styles on a menu
✓Choose sake based on your taste, not guesswork
✓Pair sake with sushi, pizza, cheese, chocolate, and more
✓Know when to enjoy sake warm, chilled, or room temperature
✓Use simple Japanese phrases when ordering
✓Understand why sake matters in Japanese culture
✓Avoid common beginner mistakes that make sake feel “not for me”
Module 1 · ~12 min
Sake Background Check
🍶 What sake is
The essential names, meanings, and why the kanji 酒 matters
⏳ 2,000 years, simply told
A quick cultural map without the textbook fog
⛩ Why sake matters
Shrines, ceremonies, hospitality, and everyday Japan
🌍 Japan and the world
Why sake is changing at home and rising globally
Module 2 · ~15 min
Sake Brewing Demystified
🌾 4 ingredients
Rice, water, koji, yeast, and why each changes the flavor
✨ Fermentation made clear
The magic behind sake’s depth, without the chemistry headache
🏷 Jargon decoded
Junmai, Ginjo, Daiginjo, Honjozo, Nigori, and more
🏯 People and places
The kura, the toji, and the makers behind the bottle
Module 3 · ~13 min
Sake Enjoyment Maximised
🍣 Food pairings
From sushi to pizza, cheese, tacos, and chocolate
🌡 Temperature
Warm, chilled, or room temperature, without guessing
🥂 Glassware and flavor
Ochoko, masu, wine glass, and your sake personality
🙌 Etiquette and phrases
Simple Japanese phrases that make ordering easier
🎁 Bonus Lesson
Sake for Beauty
🌸 The beauty secret
Why sake brewers are famous for beautiful hands and skin
✨ Simple DIY ideas
A sake toner and face-mask ritual you can try at home
Meet your sake guide
Sake is more than a drink. It is Japanese history, hospitality, craftsmanship, ritual, and joy in one glass.
I created Sake Decoded to help beginners experience this world without overwhelm, whether you’re travelling to Japan, eating at a Japanese restaurant, or simply curious about one of Japan’s most beautiful traditions.
I’m Sarika, a United Nations official turned Forbes-featured Japanese Sake Scholar. I’ve taught sake to ambassadors, royalty, MIT, and Harvard Business School communities, and I’m an SSI Official Sake Lecturer.
Kampai to your new sake confidence,
Sarika
Client Love
A few kind words from people who have learned with Sarika.
Featured on Forbes (Thank you)
“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
This is for you, even if...
“I don’t know anything about sake.”
Perfect. That is exactly who this was made for. 🍶
“I don’t drink much.”
No problem. You’ll still understand the culture, etiquette, beauty rituals, and why sake is woven into Japanese life.
“Can’t I just learn this on YouTube?”
Sure, but you may spend hours hopping between random videos. This gives you a clear, trusted path in 55 minutes.
Join Sake Decoded
Learn the essentials of sake in 55 minutes.
Instant access · Lifetime access · Future updates included
€27
Launch price €37
✓ 3 modules + bonus lesson
✓ 16 bite-sized lessons
✓ 55 minutes total
✓ Watch on any device
✓ Beginner sake cheat sheet
✓ Optional certificate upgrade at checkout
✓ 7-day money-back guarantee if you don’t feel more confident with sake
Optional certificate upgrade
Your optional SSI Sake Navigator Certificate
Want an official credential? Add the certificate at checkout after enrolling in Sake Decoded.
- A4 certificate, beautifully designed
- Wallet-sized ID card to carry with you
- International shipping included, anywhere in the world
- Mini exam at the end with unlimited free retakes, and the course prepares you fully
- A pathway to the coveted SSI Kikizakeshi, Sommelier of Sake
Certificate upgrade: normally €97, available at checkout for €77.
Add Certificate at Checkout
Questions & Answers
Can’t I find sake info on YouTube for free?
How is this different from other sake courses?
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What if it’s not for me?
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Ready to stop guessing and start enjoying sake with confidence?
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Instant access · €27 · Beginner-friendly · 7-day guarantee
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