Have you ever drank champagne out of a mug? Or coffee from a martini glass.

There are reasons why champagne glasses are designed the way it is- long, slender, with a thin opening. The narrow cylindrical shape helps prevent the gasses from escaping- thus preserving the crisp taste.

Hot drinks on the other hand, are usually served on a mug. The larger mouth on top of the mug allows the smell to permeate further- triggering our senses of smell. The large, round body also act as hand warmers and ignite memories of a cold winter night. The large mug gives off a cozy feeling of warmth.

In Japan, the use of table wares are equally important as the food and drinks that are served on them. There are even crafts dedicated to fixing broken wares known as kintsugi (金継ぎ ), which means “golden connection/continuance”. Gold is used to weld back broken pieces of wares. In the end, the repaired wares are treasured more than the original piece. The broken patterns are considered as nature’s very own art, and intricate patterns are highly prized among connoisseurs.

Recently, I have been obsessed with double-walled glass mugs. I particularly enjoyed the ‘floating’ impression that they give. Be it coffee, juices, or soft drinks, they always come with a sense of occasion. I have bought cheap knock-offs of double-walled mugs before and they are a disappointment. The glasses are never as clear as an original Bodum glass.

Do you have a glass ware that you like?