Venice Glass Shop

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5 years ago

Ever wonder how glass is made? This is done by heating sand and other ingredients until they melt. The liquefied mixture is then poured into molds or in the case of uniquely shaped items, the mixture is wrapped around an open pipe and blown. 

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5 years ago

Although some drinkware are made from materials like ceramics and plastic, glass remains to be the preferred material for most formal situations. This is because glassware lends an air of class and elegance befitting any occasion. 

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5 years ago

According to Good Housekeeping, these are most common types of glassware for beverages: short tumbler, tall tumbler, white wineglass, red wineglass, cocktail glass, tall flute or tulip glass, liqueur glass, and brandy snifter. 

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5 years ago

What are glass boots? These are glasses in the shape of a boot and are used for drinking beer. According to legend, they were designed to be a German’s general’s reward for his troops as such vessels can hold more beer than the largest mug could. 

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5 years ago

Do you know who made the first glass bottles? Well, it is believed that the first glass bottles were made by the Egyptians around 1,500 BC. 

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Ever wonder why there are specific glasses for different kinds of beverages? They are designated by experts for what they can do. Among them are: the preservation of proper temperature and the maintenance of distinct characteristics (i.e. bubbliness). 

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5 years ago

Did you know that when pouring red wine in its proper glass, only a third of the bowl should be filled? This is to allow for swirling which is ideal to bring out red wine’s aromas and flavors. Also, filling to a certain level allows for a fuller experience without the awkwardness of spills. 

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A flute is always used for champagnes, champagne cocktails, and sparkling wines. This is because its narrow shape helps preserve and display these drinks’ bubbly characteristics. Using any other kind of glassware will render these drinks flat much faster. 

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5 years ago

A verrine is usually found in the dessert section of say, a buffet. These are small and thick-walled glasses without stems that resemble shot glasses. But instead of a drink, they hold desserts and even appetizers like shrimp rillettes.