“Medium hard water” contains minerals such as calcium, drawn up from the earth. This water is characterized by the dryness it gives to sake. The taste is a fresh fragrance while valuing the flavor of the rice. After a drink the fragrance goes through your sinuses, and the aftertaste lingers in your mouth. It has a sharp taste so your mouth will feel refreshed and it helps bring out the flavors of a wide variety of dishes. This sake is often paired with foods and can serve as a palette cleanser for the fishy tastes of oysters and silver fish.