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gam bei!

Gam Bei is Chinese for “Cheers” or “Bottoms Up”!

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With a history dating back more than 4000  years,  Chinese rice wine (a.k.a. Yellow Wine, Huang Jiu, or Shaoxing Wine) is perhaps the oldest alcoholic beverage in the world.  Given China’s long history and massive population, it is likely the most highly consumed alcoholic beverage ever!

Rice wine originated in China and is produced today in many places and in many varieties, but the wine from Shaoxing in Zhejiang Province is considered the very best.   In fact, Shaoxing has been called the “Napa Valley” of Asia!

The rice wine from Shaoxing that is sold here, is produced by what would be considered a high-end, “boutique” winery in the U.S.  In China, the Dayue brand is know for it’s “High Quality” and the expertise of it’s famous brewer.  Like grape wine, the taste of rice wine is influenced by the soil, the climate, the weather, and purity of the water.

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Recipes and Food Pairings

This is “Drinking Quality” rice wine. But there are no rules that say you can’t cook with it.  An article from Saveur.com recommends, “When preparing a Chinese meal, look for real Chinese rice wine—which is richer and darker than sake, rather like a dry sherry—and not the “cooking wine” that’s sold in Asian markets, which is dosed with salt so that it qualifies as a food product, not a wine.” Check out our recipes and food pairings.

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Cocktails for Summer!

As many of you know, Chinese rice wine is traditionally consumed warm—probably not what you’re thirsting for on a hot summer day or balmy evening. Fortunately, Chinese rice wine is surprisingly versatile as a Cocktail ingredient. Try adding Chinese rice wine to your favorite drink and see what happens! Check out our cocktails page for some recipes that have already met with our bar tenders’ seal of approval. Cocktails »

Iced Coffee Cocktails

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