WSET & Sake Training

Experience Sake, the Japanese Way.

WSET courses, certified masterclasses, and staff training led by Mika Eoka, India’s only WSET Level 3 Sake Educator.

WSET Sake Qualification

WSET—the Wine & Spirit Education Trust—is a globally recognised provider of drinks qualifications. 

WSET offers three levels of sake study: 

  • Level 1 — A practical introduction to sake
  • Level 2 — A broader understanding of production, styles, service and food pairing
  • Level 3 — Advanced theoretical knowledge and analytical tasting skills 

Course availability may vary by location and schedule. 

WSET Sake courses in India are offered through Tulleeho Beverage Academy. 

Proven Results

98% Pass Rate

Candidates taught by Mika Eoka achieved a 98% pass rate in the WSET Level 1 Award in Sake in 2025—above the global pass rate of 93% for the same qualification.* 

Based on Tulleeho’s 2025 results and the worldwide pass rate for the WSET Level 1 Award in Sake for the corresponding period. 

Who Is It For?

  • Bartenders, sommeliers and F&B professionals building their credentials  
  • Restaurant and bar owners introducing sake to their beverage programmes  
  • Hotel and hospitality teams seeking structured, practical training  
  • Sake enthusiasts who want to understand what they taste  

What You’ll Gain

  • Taste and describe sake with confidence using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting Sake®  
  • Understand how brewing choices influence aroma, flavour, style and quality  
  • Recommend sake clearly and confidently to guests, customers and colleagues  
  • Serve sake correctly and create stronger food-pairing experiences  
  • Apply your knowledge to beverage lists, restaurant service, retail and personal enjoyment  
  • Turn sake knowledge into practical confidence—on the restaurant floor, behind the bar, in retail or at the dining table. 

Certified Masterclasses & Staff Training

Fully Customised Sake Training

Beyond WSET, Sake Mom delivers fully customised sake training for hotels, restaurants, hospitality schools, and F&B teams. 

Each programme is tailored to the participants’ experience, venue concept, menu, sake selection, and business objectives—from a single outlet session to a multi-property rollout. 

What the Training Covers

  • Delivered on-site for the full team or a selected group  
  • Practical service skills—how to describe, recommend, serve, and pour sake confidently  
  • Tasting-led learning, so participants understand sake through experience rather than memorisation  
  • Customised content covering product knowledge, food pairing, menu development, and guest communication  
  • Scalable programmes for individual outlets, hotel groups, and hospitality schools  
  • Certificate courses and certificates of completion available for hospitality students and restaurant teams 

The Experience

  • Small, interactive groups rather than lecture-style sessions  
  • Guided tastings featuring different sake styles  
  • Clear, jargon-free explanations, with technical terms introduced only when useful  
  • Practical exercises relevant to the restaurant floor, bar, classroom, or beverage programme  
  • Training designed to build immediate confidence while positioning the venue as an early mover in a growing category  

Build a team that can explain, serve, and recommend sake with confidence