====== Drinkware (Glassware & Stemware) ======

**Drinkware** includes all vessels designed for liquids. In professional settings, the shape of the glass is engineered to direct the beverage to specific parts of the palate to enhance flavor.

===== 1. Stemware (Glasses with Stems) =====
Stems prevent the heat of the hand from warming the liquid.

  * **Red Wine Glass**: Large, wide bowl to allow the wine to "breathe" (oxidize).
  * **White Wine Glass**: Smaller, U-shaped bowl to maintain cooler temperatures.
  * **Champagne Flute**: Narrow and tall to preserve carbonation and showcase bubbles.

===== 2. Tumblers (Flat-bottomed) =====
  * **Highball Glass**: Tall and straight, used for water, juice, or mixed drinks.
  * **Lowball (Old Fashioned)**: Short and wide, ideal for spirits served "on the rocks."

===== 3. Hot Beverage Ware =====
  * **Teacup & Saucer**: Traditional handled cup for tea service.
  * **Coffee Mug**: Larger, thicker vessel for casual coffee consumption.
  * **Espresso (Demitasse) Cup**: Small 60-90ml cup for concentrated coffee.

===== 4. Identification Tip: Crystal vs. Glass =====
Check the clarity and the "ring." [[:en:materials:crystal|Crystal glass]] will have a much longer musical resonance than standard soda-lime glass.

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**See Also:**
  * [[:en:materials:crystal|The Science of Crystal Glass]]
  * [[:en:guides:wine_glasses|Selecting the Right Glass for Wine]]

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