Tame (sake brewing carrying container)

Tame is a carrying container with a capacity of about 20 liters, used in the sake brewing process. It is used mainly to carry water, shubo (yeast starter), moromi (fermentation mash), and finished sake. Tame come in aluminum and wooden types, each with its own characteristics. The tameshi-oke (試し桶) is a special type of tame designed for small-scale trial brewing and quality checks. As an important tool in sake making, the tame plays a significant role in the brewing process.