Go from SAKE Virgin to SAKE Connoisseur! In 4 hours
Fun & Fast Online Course to do SAKE like a Pro
Online Sake Education & Official Certification Platform with Sarika
Without the Overwhelm nor Boredom, with Sarika Magic
So you can Uplift your Life by Discovering the Beauty of SAKE
Imagine how deliciously exciting it will be, if you became a sophisticated Japanese SAKE Connoisseur, ordering SAKE with ease like a Pro, and pairing Sake effortlessly at your next dinner party.
Your travels to Japan would be so much more meaningful, if you had an understanding of the soul of the nation, the 2000-year-old culture of SAKE.
Wait. It gets even better! Imagine the door bell ringing, and receiving an (Optional) Official SAKE Certificate in recognition of your SAKE knowledge by SSI, the Japanese SAKE education authority? (Caveat: You will pass a mini test first!)
How would you feel if you became a much-appreciated SAKE Warrior & supporter of the craft of Sake? You know you did something good!
How You'll Transform
From SAKE Virgin to SAKE Connoisseur!
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You'll know SAKE like a Pro, and sound like one
You'll gain unstoppable confidence & fall in love with SAKE, which will uplift your spirit!
Because you'll have the Connoisseur knowledge about SAKE - from history, Japan versus World SAKE current status quo, anecdotes, fermentation magic, brewers, and way more!
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You'll be Pairing SAKE confidently with food, temperature, & glassware
You'll elevate any of your dining experiences effortlessly, by pairing Sake with confidence at your next dinner party and restaurant visit.
Because you'll know all about the various SAKE flavor profiles - which style goes with what kind of food, at what ideal drinking temperature, and glassware!
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You'll benefit from SAKE's beauty properties & inner peace
You'll know how to maximize SAKE's moisturizing properties for all-natural DIY beauty products, at a fraction of the cost of high-end SAKE beauty products.
You'll even know how to feel inner peace when you use SAKE tasting as a form of meditation. (Did I tell you I'm also a certified Yoga Teacher?)
This is for you, if:
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You love Japanese food
You love Japanese food, and want to order SAKE with confidence and ease, understanding the different grades, and spot the jargons to make delicious choices, and know how to pair SAKE beyond Japanese food.
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You are travelling to Japan
There's no better way to understand the soul of Japan than through its 2000-year-old national beverage.
Sake has been a companion to us, Japanese, from religious ceremonies to warfare, to good times and even bad times!
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You are Sake Curious!
You want to understand SAKE, fun and fast. You want to get from A to B, fast!
You've maybe tried a bad Sake before, like a Sake bomb! But now, you're ready to dive into the 2000-year-old universe of authentic Sake. If you're seeing this, it's a sign!
And, it's all already 'distilled' for you!
You said you want to know SAKE, fun and fast. You want to get from A to B, fast!
This Online Course is 10 years+ of SAKE knowledge & certifications distilled for you down to only 4 hours, so you can save time, diving into the amazing SAKE universe, immediately!
Ciao! I’m Sarika
Lovely to meet you! I'm a United Nations Official turned Entrepreneur, on a mission to mission to share the beauty of Japanese SAKE, in support of our precious 2000-year-old craft, focusing on mindful drinking, women in Sake, and sustainability.
Did you know that this beautiful craft is in a decline in Japan right now? It's hard to imagine now, but I never liked SAKE before. But 'discovering' the beauty of SAKE by coincidence changed the course of my life...! I went from United Nations to Sake. I know it’s a rather unusual career change!
As I learned the current realities of SAKE in my ancestral town of Nagano (a major historical SAKE production area) that our precious craft is in a serious decline, I wanted to do something. Hence, my mission above!
If you’re a Sake beginner and want to discover SAKE, you’re in the right place! SAKE is such an incredibly delicious craft that elevates the soul. It will add magic to your life. Join the Sake revival with me! (PS: Did you know that I’m also a Yogi, and teach Face Yoga too!?)
SSI Official Sake Lecturer | Sake Scholar | Sake Competition Judge | Master Sommelier of Sake | Doburoku Ambassador | Homebrewer | Sake Sommelier Association Sake Pioneer | JSS Sake & Shochu Academy Graduate 2021 | Yogi | Mama
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Japan Program
Post-Workshop Survey by participants:
4.69 Rating out of 5.00
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“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, Founder, Yoga Vietnam
3 Options to suit your needs
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SILVER €177
Course
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GOLD €397
Course
Official SSI Sake Navigator Certificate from Japan (Included: International Registered Mail to anywhere in the world)
Unlimited Q & A in the Hub
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PLATINUM €597
Course
Official SSI Sake Navigator Certificate from Japan (Included: International Registered Mail to anywhere in the world)
Unlimited Q & A in the Hub
Private 1-on-1 Sake Tutoring on Zoom 60 min (Ask me any Sake / Sake career questions real time)
The SSI Sake Navigator Certificate is an official, entry-level Sake Certificate, issued by SSI, the Japanese Sake education authority in Tokyo.
It comes in a B5 Paper certificate and a plastic ID size certificate that you can carry with you!
This certificate can only be given through a SSI Official Lecturer, which Sarika is.
If you want to go further with your Sake studies after this certificate, SSI ‘Sommelier of Sake’ Certificate (Kikizakeshi) is the next level.
SSI Sake Navigator Certificate
Go for it 100 percent risk free!
Go for it 100 percent risk free!
I'm so excited for you, and confident that the Sake Accelerator is such a fun & fast way to dive into the beautiful universe of SAKE, and get certified as SSI SAKE Navigator. I offer a 7-day money back guarantee, as long as you have not ordered your Certificate nor Zoom meeting.
The Course
Mini Tour
Module 1: Sake Background Check
🍶Origins of Sake: Learn the origins of the 2000-year-old Sake History, the Sacred Liquid for the Gods, brewed by temple priestess
🍶2000-Year History Japanese History Super Quick: Learn how Sake has been an integral part of Japanese culture from warfare to religious ceremonies
🍶Current Status, Japan vs World: Understand the current status of Sake in Japan vs World, and see the paradox. See why we need to drink Sake and support the industry!
🍶Sake's Standing vs other world alcohol: Understand where Sake stands in terms of alcohol percentage and production method, in relation to other world alcohols.
Module 2: Sake Brewing Demystified
🍶Ingredients: Learn about the all-natural fermented goodness. Learn what is Sake made out of?
🍶Fermentation Magic! Learn how Sake is made and the similarities and differences from wine or beer production. Learn about the magic of Multiple Parallel Fermentation!
🍶Sake Jargons! What's written on the label?!
🍶Sake Breweries: Learn who makes Sake: The brewers and the brewery setup & employment style
🍶Sake Grades: Understand the various Sake grades (Premium grade Sake versus Table Sake) and associated jargons. Learn to make delicious choices from a menu.
Module 3: Sake Enjoyment Maximized
🍶Sake Everything! Learn about Sake and food pairings, ideal drinking temperature, and ideal glassware for different types of Sake.
🍶Sake Etiquette: Learn some common Sake faux pas to avoid them, if you can! Especially while travelling in Japan
🍶Sake Tasting Meditation: Experience Sake Tasting as Meditation, using all your senses. Namaste.
🍶Sake for Beauty Usage: Bonus! Learn how to use Sake as all-natural beauty products from toners to face mask! For a fraction of the price of high-end cosmetic companies with Sake lines.
Special Bonus: Currently Included
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Bonus 1: Lifetime Access To All Future Course Updates
You'll always have lifetime access to all future course updates.
Welcome in any time and search for something, or re-watch any video lessons to deepen your knowledge.
Once you are in, you are always in!
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Bonus 2: Ask Sake Questions, and I'll Answer Them in the Hub
Got Sake questions?! I'm happy to answer them.
I'll answer your Sake questions and save them in the Q & A Vault inside the Sake Accelerator hub!
See you there!💕
Discovering SAKE bring joy. Absolutely.
Kampai! Cheers! Sarika
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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You surely can! But you may get so many thousands of hits, leaving you confused. You will also have to carefully distinguish if the source is dubious or legitimate.
This course is all the Sake knowledge distilled from a certified Japanese Sake Lecturer accredited to the SSI, Japan's Sake education authority, in a concise format, guiding you from Sake novice to Sake connoisseur, fun and fastest way possible. The course is also hosted on a super user-friendly platform, with video search feature, making it easy to find the exact information you’re looking for!
Yes, from a reliable source by yours truly, and it is delivered with love! There are also lessons on how to use Sake as beauty products and Sake Meditation which no normal Sake education covers!
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Playtime is about 236 minutes. So, if you wanted binge-watch, you could do it in about 3.9 hours! It's totally up to you how fast or slow you want to go on this journey. You'll have access to the online course for the long term.
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There are fabulous comprehensive Sake courses out there! I enjoyed them myself so much - particularly John Gautner's Certified Sake Professional and the Sake Scholar Course. Those are highly in-depth, comprehensive courses that take some time, great for professionals. I recommend them! The idea of this course, however, is to share Sake love and get Sake virgins interested in Sake fun and fast so that they can immediately start enjoying Sake and become a Sake ambassador.
Sake knowledge in the course is distilled from a certified Japanese Sake Lecturer accredited to the SSI, Japan's Sake education authority, in a concise format, guiding you from Sake novice to Sake connoisseur, fun and fastest way possible. There are also lessons on how to use Sake as beauty products and Sake Meditation which no normal Sake education covers! (Did I mention that Sarika Sake's Sake Meditation on Udemy has over 10, 000 students enrolled?!)
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Not really. Shochu deserves a full-fledged course itself! But naturally, we will show you what the key differences are between Sake & Shochu.
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As Sake availability vastly varies depending on the country/continent, I will not be able to cover where to buy Sake in every city. However, there is a list of list of trusted importers for major regions.
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Funnily, many past workshop participants who don't drink have attended the course, as knowing Sake allows you to understand the essence of Japanese culture. You can read some of the testimonials from participants who don't drink in the Testimonial page.
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You will have access to the course for as long as you need. As we upgrade the contents of the course, you will automatically get access to all the upgrades, without any further charges.
If the course were to retire in the future, students will be alerted beforehand, and all videos and information PDFs will be downloadable for you to keep, should you wish.
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Please write to: info@sarikagroup.org
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I would love for you to be satisfied with your purchase, and I offer a 7-day money back guarantee, as long as you have not ordered your Sake Certificate from Japan nor booked a Zoom call (for Platinum /Gold).
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