Hakutsuru, Maru Cup Sake, 200ml
Japan's Best-Selling Sake, the Original "Umami Style", in a One-Cup
This is Maru, the best-selling sake brand in Japan by value, in its classic everyday form and the ever-convenient one-cup format. Made with 100% domestic rice in Hakutsuru's smooth, easy-drinking "umami style", it is soft, balanced and endlessly approachable. The 200ml cup needs no glass and no opener: peel the lid and drink, chilled or warmed. The dependable, no-fuss everyday sake from the 1743 Nada brewery. For the pure-rice version, see the Maru Junmai cup.
Why You'll Reach For It
- Japan's No.1 sake brand: Maru is the best-selling sake in Japan by sales value
- The "umami style": Hakutsuru's smooth, soft, easy-drinking everyday house style
- 100% domestic rice: made entirely with Japanese rice
- One-cup convenience: a single 200ml serving, no glass or opener needed
How to Serve
- Chilled: 10–15°C straight from the cup for a clean, refreshing pour
- Warmed (kan): 40–45°C for a comforting warm sake
- On the go: ideal for picnics, travel, festivals and single servings
- With food: a smooth, food-friendly everyday pour
まる — Maru, and the one-cup sake
Maru (まる, "circle") is Hakutsuru's mainstream brand and the best-selling sake in Japan by sales value, built on a deliberately soft, umami-forward style designed to be approachable and drink well every day. This is the standard Maru, a futsu-shu (everyday table sake) made with 100% domestic rice. The one-cup (ワンカップ) format, a single-serving glass with a peel-off lid, is a much-loved Japanese institution, the sake you grab from a station kiosk or a vending machine, ready to drink anywhere with no fuss. Hakutsuru has brewed in Nada, Kobe since 1743.
Learn more: The SushiSushi Guide to Hakutsuru Sake
What is a one-cup sake?
A one-cup is a single 200ml serving of sake in its own glass tumbler with a resealable peel-off lid, an everyday Japanese format designed for convenience. There is no need for a separate cup, a flask or an opener: you simply peel the lid and drink. It is the sake of trains, festivals, picnics and quick single servings, and because each cup is sealed and portioned it is also handy for trying a style without committing to a full bottle. This one is the classic, best-selling everyday Maru.
Product Details
| Grade | 普通酒 — Futsu-shu (everyday table sake, one-cup) |
| Brand | Hakutsuru Maru (まる), founded 1743 |
| Rice | 100% domestic Japanese rice |
| ABV | 13.5% |
| Sake Meter Value | +1 (balanced) |
| Volume | 200ml (one-cup) |
| Serve | Chilled or warmed |
| Origin | Nada, Kobe, Japan |
What is the difference between this and the Maru Junmai cup?
This standard Maru is a futsu-shu, an everyday table sake with a little brewing alcohol, and is the lighter, classic "umami style". The Maru Junmai cup is made with only rice, water and koji, giving a slightly fuller, cleaner pure-rice character. Both are smooth, easy and the same best-selling Maru brand. Choose this one for the lightest, most classic everyday pour, or the junmai for a touch more body.
Can I serve it warm?
Yes. Its smooth, soft style takes warming well, to around 40–45°C, which suits colder weather, and it is equally good well chilled for a cleaner, fresher pour. To warm a one-cup, stand the open cup in a bath of hot water for a few minutes rather than microwaving it, for a gentle, even result.
How should I store it?
Keep the sealed cup in a cool, dark place out of direct sunlight. As a single sealed serving there is no part-bottle to manage, you simply chill and drink. Once peeled it is meant to be drunk straight away, which is the point of the format. Store somewhere cool and serve fresh for the best flavour.
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Hakutsuru, Maru Cup Sake, 200ml
Japan's Best-Selling Sake, the Original "Umami Style", in a One-Cup
This is Maru, the best-selling sake brand in Japan by value, in its classic everyday form and the ever-convenient one-cup format. Made with 100% domestic rice in Hakutsuru's smooth, easy-drinking "umami style", it is soft, balanced and endlessly approachable. The 200ml cup needs no glass and no opener: peel the lid and drink, chilled or warmed. The dependable, no-fuss everyday sake from the 1743 Nada brewery. For the pure-rice version, see the Maru Junmai cup.
Why You'll Reach For It
- Japan's No.1 sake brand: Maru is the best-selling sake in Japan by sales value
- The "umami style": Hakutsuru's smooth, soft, easy-drinking everyday house style
- 100% domestic rice: made entirely with Japanese rice
- One-cup convenience: a single 200ml serving, no glass or opener needed
How to Serve
- Chilled: 10–15°C straight from the cup for a clean, refreshing pour
- Warmed (kan): 40–45°C for a comforting warm sake
- On the go: ideal for picnics, travel, festivals and single servings
- With food: a smooth, food-friendly everyday pour
まる — Maru, and the one-cup sake
Maru (まる, "circle") is Hakutsuru's mainstream brand and the best-selling sake in Japan by sales value, built on a deliberately soft, umami-forward style designed to be approachable and drink well every day. This is the standard Maru, a futsu-shu (everyday table sake) made with 100% domestic rice. The one-cup (ワンカップ) format, a single-serving glass with a peel-off lid, is a much-loved Japanese institution, the sake you grab from a station kiosk or a vending machine, ready to drink anywhere with no fuss. Hakutsuru has brewed in Nada, Kobe since 1743.
Learn more: The SushiSushi Guide to Hakutsuru Sake
What is a one-cup sake?
A one-cup is a single 200ml serving of sake in its own glass tumbler with a resealable peel-off lid, an everyday Japanese format designed for convenience. There is no need for a separate cup, a flask or an opener: you simply peel the lid and drink. It is the sake of trains, festivals, picnics and quick single servings, and because each cup is sealed and portioned it is also handy for trying a style without committing to a full bottle. This one is the classic, best-selling everyday Maru.
Product Details
| Grade | 普通酒 — Futsu-shu (everyday table sake, one-cup) |
| Brand | Hakutsuru Maru (まる), founded 1743 |
| Rice | 100% domestic Japanese rice |
| ABV | 13.5% |
| Sake Meter Value | +1 (balanced) |
| Volume | 200ml (one-cup) |
| Serve | Chilled or warmed |
| Origin | Nada, Kobe, Japan |
What is the difference between this and the Maru Junmai cup?
This standard Maru is a futsu-shu, an everyday table sake with a little brewing alcohol, and is the lighter, classic "umami style". The Maru Junmai cup is made with only rice, water and koji, giving a slightly fuller, cleaner pure-rice character. Both are smooth, easy and the same best-selling Maru brand. Choose this one for the lightest, most classic everyday pour, or the junmai for a touch more body.
Can I serve it warm?
Yes. Its smooth, soft style takes warming well, to around 40–45°C, which suits colder weather, and it is equally good well chilled for a cleaner, fresher pour. To warm a one-cup, stand the open cup in a bath of hot water for a few minutes rather than microwaving it, for a gentle, even result.
How should I store it?
Keep the sealed cup in a cool, dark place out of direct sunlight. As a single sealed serving there is no part-bottle to manage, you simply chill and drink. Once peeled it is meant to be drunk straight away, which is the point of the format. Store somewhere cool and serve fresh for the best flavour.
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Japan's Best-Selling Sake, the Original "Umami Style", in a One-Cup
This is Maru, the best-selling sake brand in Japan by value, in its classic everyday form and the ever-convenient one-cup format. Made with 100% domestic rice in Hakutsuru's smooth, easy-drinking "umami style", it is soft, balanced and endlessly approachable. The 200ml cup needs no glass and no opener: peel the lid and drink, chilled or warmed. The dependable, no-fuss everyday sake from the 1743 Nada brewery. For the pure-rice version, see the Maru Junmai cup.
Why You'll Reach For It
- Japan's No.1 sake brand: Maru is the best-selling sake in Japan by sales value
- The "umami style": Hakutsuru's smooth, soft, easy-drinking everyday house style
- 100% domestic rice: made entirely with Japanese rice
- One-cup convenience: a single 200ml serving, no glass or opener needed
How to Serve
- Chilled: 10–15°C straight from the cup for a clean, refreshing pour
- Warmed (kan): 40–45°C for a comforting warm sake
- On the go: ideal for picnics, travel, festivals and single servings
- With food: a smooth, food-friendly everyday pour
まる — Maru, and the one-cup sake
Maru (まる, "circle") is Hakutsuru's mainstream brand and the best-selling sake in Japan by sales value, built on a deliberately soft, umami-forward style designed to be approachable and drink well every day. This is the standard Maru, a futsu-shu (everyday table sake) made with 100% domestic rice. The one-cup (ワンカップ) format, a single-serving glass with a peel-off lid, is a much-loved Japanese institution, the sake you grab from a station kiosk or a vending machine, ready to drink anywhere with no fuss. Hakutsuru has brewed in Nada, Kobe since 1743.
Learn more: The SushiSushi Guide to Hakutsuru Sake
What is a one-cup sake?
A one-cup is a single 200ml serving of sake in its own glass tumbler with a resealable peel-off lid, an everyday Japanese format designed for convenience. There is no need for a separate cup, a flask or an opener: you simply peel the lid and drink. It is the sake of trains, festivals, picnics and quick single servings, and because each cup is sealed and portioned it is also handy for trying a style without committing to a full bottle. This one is the classic, best-selling everyday Maru.
Product Details
| Grade | 普通酒 — Futsu-shu (everyday table sake, one-cup) |
| Brand | Hakutsuru Maru (まる), founded 1743 |
| Rice | 100% domestic Japanese rice |
| ABV | 13.5% |
| Sake Meter Value | +1 (balanced) |
| Volume | 200ml (one-cup) |
| Serve | Chilled or warmed |
| Origin | Nada, Kobe, Japan |
What is the difference between this and the Maru Junmai cup?
This standard Maru is a futsu-shu, an everyday table sake with a little brewing alcohol, and is the lighter, classic "umami style". The Maru Junmai cup is made with only rice, water and koji, giving a slightly fuller, cleaner pure-rice character. Both are smooth, easy and the same best-selling Maru brand. Choose this one for the lightest, most classic everyday pour, or the junmai for a touch more body.
Can I serve it warm?
Yes. Its smooth, soft style takes warming well, to around 40–45°C, which suits colder weather, and it is equally good well chilled for a cleaner, fresher pour. To warm a one-cup, stand the open cup in a bath of hot water for a few minutes rather than microwaving it, for a gentle, even result.
How should I store it?
Keep the sealed cup in a cool, dark place out of direct sunlight. As a single sealed serving there is no part-bottle to manage, you simply chill and drink. Once peeled it is meant to be drunk straight away, which is the point of the format. Store somewhere cool and serve fresh for the best flavour.
