Amazake ⽢酒

The “Drinkable IV” of Ancient Japan

Amazake ⽢酒 is a traditional fermented rice beverage that has been celebrated for over 1,700 years as a nutrient powerhouse. The ancient fermentation breaks down rice into bioavailable nutrients. The result: a delicious daily prebiotic for gut health and whole-body wellness.

Amazake is crafted through a two-step fermentation process. First, rice is transformed into koji using Aspergillus oryzae cultures. A cornerstone of Japanese cuisine, koji is also used to make miso, soy sauce, and sake. The rice koji is then combined with additional grains to create amazake, and slowly fermented using traditional techniques that maximize both flavor and nutritional benefits.

Widely enjoyed for its naturally delicious taste, amazake is vegan and rich in prebiotics -  making it the perfect daily ritual for a healthy gut.

For more information about the many health benefits of amazake, see our comprehensive section on clinical studies and related research articles.

Amazake ⽢酒's History

1,700 Years Ago

  • According to legend, amazake was first brewed by the Shinto goddess Konohanasakuya-hime to celebrate the birth of a newborn child, cementing the drink's origin story as the celebration of life itself

1,300 Years Ago

  • "Nihon Shoki" the second oldest book on Japanese history, chronicles in writing how amazake was used as a sacred tonic for balancing mind and body during ritual ceremonies

1,000 Years Ago

  • Amazake appears more frequently in literature and diaries of the aristocratic nobility, marking its migration from temples to the privileged lives at the Imperial Court
  • Established as a sought-after source of wellness, lifestyle and elegance

500 Years Ago

  • Amazake became a fundamental pillar in Samurai tradition and history
  • Used by Samurai for fuel, endurance and quiet strength before battle
  • Used by Samurai for recovery after battle

300 Years Ago

  • Recognized as the "People's Superfood"
  • "Amazake-uri" street vendors walked the city selling amazake as a revitalizer. Often these were Samurais supplementing their income during times of peace
  • So vital to public health that the government regulated amazake's price to ensure everyone could afford their "daily dose"

Today

  • Celebrated as the "Drinkable IV" and prebiotic powerhouse for gut health
  • Scientific studies prove the 1,700 year old wisdom