JPH0310880Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] (Field of industrial application) The present invention relates to cup-shaped containers for Japanese sake, and in particular, the present invention relates to cup-shaped containers for Japanese sake that are suitable for enjoying not only the taste and aroma of Japanese sake but also the charm of flowers. Concerning Tsume.

(Prior art and its problems) When drinking Japanese sake, it has been conventional to put various things into it. For example, blowfish fins, gold powder, etc.

On the other hand, flowers that bloom in all seasons have a beautiful color, shape, and fragrance that soothe people's hearts.
The flowering period is limited to a short period.
Although in recent years certain types of flowers have become available at any time and place thanks to greenhouse cultivation and transportation from warmer regions, many flowers still have limited viewing seasons. In particular, although cherry blossoms are a representative feature of Japan, their viewing period is extremely short compared to other flowers, making it difficult for busy people and foreign tourists to enjoy cherry blossom viewing. There were many things. Additionally, sake and flowers are closely related; for example, although sake is traditionally associated with cherry blossom viewing,
Until now, there was no known product that combined both sake and cherry blossoms.

(Means for Solving the Problems) Therefore, by combining Japanese sake with preservably processed flowers, especially cherry blossoms, the Nippon of the present invention can produce beautiful flower colors at any time of the year. To provide a cup-shaped container of sake suitable for drinking sake in a way that allows one to enjoy the shape and aroma.

The means of this invention to solve the above problems are as follows:
The transparent container body containing sake is sealed with an airtight lid, and a processed cherry blossom is placed on top of this airtight lid, which is then topped with a protective lid.

(Example) Next, embodiments of the present invention will be explained.

FIG. 1 shows a preferred embodiment of the invention.

In FIG. 1, 1 is a container body in which sake 5 is placed. In this embodiment, the container body 1 has a capacity that is conventionally commonly sold.
It is made of 180cc. transparent glass. Reference numeral 2 denotes an airtight lid, which seals the sake contained in the container body 1 to prevent leakage, and also prevents the sake from deteriorating or oxidizing due to invasion of bacteria. 3 is a protective lid, which temporarily prevents the contents from leaking after the sealing lid 2 is removed.

4 is a package of cherry blossoms that have been processed to be preserved and sealed in a plastic bag or the like. This processing method includes the traditional Japanese salting method, the dried flower method, the freezing method, and the rapid liquid nitrogen treatment method.
In this example, cherry blossoms are processed using a salting method.

This salting method preserves the shape, especially the color and aroma, better than other methods.

Cherry blossoms 4 sealed in a plastic bag etc. are sealed with a lid 2
and the protective lid 3.

In this way, sake cup-shaped containers filled with preserved cherry blossoms are sold commercially, but if you want to drink sake packaged in a cup-shaped container, remove the protective lid 3 and open the cherry blossoms. A bag 4 made of vinyl or the like containing flowers is taken out, and the cherry blossoms taken out from the bag 4 are put into sake in a container body 1 with an airtight lid 2 opened. Cherry blossoms blooming beautifully in sake 6
Drink sake while looking at the. At this time, when viewing the cherry blossoms 6 from the side of the container body 1, the cherry blossoms 6 floating in the sake 5 are enlarged due to the effect of the lens, making it even more enjoyable to admire.

FIG. 2 shows a state in which the salted cherry blossoms 6 preserved by the processing method of this embodiment are placed in Japanese sake 5, and the cherry blossoms 6 are opened. You can add as many flowers as you like depending on the type of flower, but in this case, a single flower is more appealing. In the case of cherry blossoms processed using the salting method, which involves processing with the peduncles still attached, due to the specific gravity of the sake, the flowers open with the peduncles facing down and the flowers facing down, as shown in Figure 2, which is close to natural and easy to see. become. You can also eat salted cherry blossoms. However, if you put salted cherry blossoms directly into sake, the sake may become salty, so it is better to first soak them in cold or warm water to remove the salt before adding them to sake. Also, cherry blossoms bloom more easily if they are placed in cold or warm water.
Furthermore, sake tastes better when it is warmed than when it is cold.

Note that transparent herein includes semitransparent and partially transparent, that is, the state inside the sake can be seen from the side of the container body 1. For example, this includes a case where a trademark, a manufacturer's name, etc. are printed on a part of the container body 1, or a label is pasted. In addition, when displaying in this way, it is best to display it at the bottom so that the flowers inside are easy to see, so that the effect is not impaired.

(Effects of the invention) In the cup-shaped container of sake of the invention, cherry blossoms processed and sealed in a plastic bag are interposed between the airtight lid and the protective lid of the sake container body. Therefore, the part where the bag containing the cherry blossoms is interposed between the airtight lid and the protective lid is not too bulky and is just a normal lid for the sake container itself. This results in a well-balanced and good-looking overall appearance.

To use, just open the airtight lid, take out the cherry blossoms from the bag, and float them on the sake inside the container, making it extremely easy to enjoy sake and cherry blossoms regardless of the season. You can enjoy the feeling of cherry blossom viewing all year round. Furthermore, the cherry blossoms that rise and fall in the sake create a fantastic atmosphere, and what's more, these cherry blossoms can be seen magnified from the outside, and compared to the state in which they bloom on natural trees. It has a unique taste.

Also, since cherry blossoms are a natural product, they bloom in a variety of ways, so you can enjoy the difference in the way the flowers open between last time and this time, and the difference in the way the flowers open with the people you're drinking with. It is also possible to enjoy it in a way similar to flower fortune telling.

Furthermore, the combination of two very Japanese things, sake and cherry blossoms, evokes the spirit of Japan, wabi, and sabi, and has similarities with tea ceremonies, flower arranging, and incense.

In addition, the cup-shaped sake container of this invention is suitable for special occasions, such as coming-of-age celebrations, wedding celebrations, employment celebrations, construction completion celebrations, inauguration celebrations, opening celebrations, etc. be.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the same embodiment in use. 1...Container body, 2...Airtight lid, 3...Protective lid, 4...Plastic bag containing cherry blossoms, 5...Sake, 6...Sakura flowers.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] A cup-shaped container for Japanese sake, characterized in that a transparent container body containing sake is sealed with an airtight lid, and a processed cherry blossom is interposed on the airtight lid, and a protective lid is crowned.