Hanabie (chilled sake at about 10°C)

Hanabie is one of the temperature ranges used when enjoying sake chilled, and it usually refers to about 10°C. This temperature is considered ideal for bringing out the flavor and aroma of sake, and it highlights a particularly refreshing quality. Sake served at hanabie falls into the style known as chilled sake (hiya), giving a clean, crisp impression on the palate. Because it also pairs well with food, it is often enjoyed as spring arrives. At this temperature, sake shows a restrained sweetness and a fragrant aroma, which makes it possible to pair it with a wide variety of dishes.