The material of the wine glass
At the end of the 17th century, glass became the main material in the selection of wine glasses. As a result, people gradually broke away from the monotony of drinking solely based on taste, and began to pay attention to tasting fine wine from the perspective of visual appreciation. Subsequently, the emergence of crystal glass propelled people's appreciation of wine towards a more precise and elegant dimension，glass cookware    .


The material of wine glasses is mainly glass and crystal. Although they are very similar in appearance, there may be slight differences in the aroma and taste brought by crystal wine glasses and glass wine glasses, which is due to the different roughness of their surfaces. Through a microscope, it can be observed that compared to the smooth surface of glass, the crystal surface has more concave convex surfaces. During the shaking of the wine glass, it is beneficial to break down the wine molecules and release the aroma; When it is used to hold champagne, the bubbles will behave better. At the same time, the concave and convex surface on the glass wall can retain the foam of the wine body for a long time, which is the soul of champagne.

In addition, crystal materials have strong toughness and high wear resistance; The refractive points of light are also exceptionally rich, making the wine glass appear particularly beautiful under natural light irradiation; And its colorless and completely transparent characteristics can better enhance the beauty of wine and restore the true color of the wine (glass usually has a gray green color). Based on the above factors, crystal glasses will become the preferred choice for wine lovers.

According to international standards, the content of lead oxide in crystal glass must reach 24%, so that the crystal cup produced can be considered a high-quality masterpiece. In terms of maintenance, the crystal cup can be washed with clean water. It is important to note that when cleaning a wine glass, it is important to hold the body of the glass and avoid pinching the stem. Otherwise, with a gentle turn, the valuable crystal glass will only end up broken. When necessary, detergent can be added. Here, wine professionals remind everyone to make sure to rinse thoroughly, as residual detergents can also easily form a "hanging cup" phenomenon. Finally, after wiping the cup, it is best not to put it back into the box, otherwise the cup will absorb the taste, which will affect the taste of the wine.

In addition, during the process of clinking glasses with crystal glasses, it is necessary to use the belly of the glass to touch, rather than the rim, because the rim is the most fragile part of the crystal glass, and touching it can easily cause the glass to shatter. In response to the popular claim that XX brand wine glasses have strong performance and are not easily broken on the market, wine professionals remind consumers that all glass or crystal products are fragile items. When choosing wine glasses, it is important to identify the brand and avoid blind selection, which may cause unnecessary losses. Good reputation wine glass brands include Riedel, Schott, Spiegelau, ARC, etc. Consumers can choose the corresponding wine glass according to their financial capacity.