Haki (spittoon for sake tasting)

Haki is a container used for spitting out sake after tasting it during a sake tasting (kikizake). A haki is usually a small vessel or cup, and is used to dispose of the remaining sake once it has been tasted and assessed. It is commonly seen at sake tasting events and sake brewery tours, where cleanliness is considered important. Using a haki helps improve the accuracy of tasting and makes it possible to evaluate the flavor carefully.