There are various types of wine glasses on the market, and how to choose them is also a matter of knowledge. In addition to looking at the shape of the wine glass, the material is also an important part of our selection of wine glasses. The wine glass material can be simply divided into glass wine glass and crystal wine glass. So, what is the difference between a crystal wine glass and a glass wine glass?
Ordinary glass wine glasses are thicker, and in order to ensure firmness, the edge of the glass will be reinforced, but this will not improve the wine tasting experience. Wine glasses are usually less expensive. Since the main component of glass is silicon dioxide, the molecules of this substance are not easy to react chemically with other substances, it is an inert material, and the glass is impermeable, so when it is cleaned with a cup washer, it is not easy to leave aromatic components in the detergent or Corroded by detergents. High borosilicate glass wine glass is a high-grade glass, which is durable, heat-resistant and scratch-resistant.
Crystal wine glasses are not made of crystal (quartz), but by adding 2%-30% minerals to the glass. This mineral, usually lead, is used to strengthen the glass material, making the wine glass both thin and durable.
Crystal wine glasses, more precisely lead or mineral wine glasses, have a very crisp sound when clinking glasses due to their thin and strong walls. The lead-containing crystal wine glass has better performance of refraction of light, and it is more transparent and clear when observing the wine. There is a crystal wine glass on the market that does not use lead, but replaces it with a certain proportion of magnesium and zinc. In addition to the advantages of leaded crystal glass, this wine glass can also be cleaned with a glass washing machine.
From the quality point of view, whether it is lead-containing or lead-free crystal wine glasses are excellent wine glasses. It should be pointed out that most crystal wine glasses contain lead, but drinking from this wine glass will not dissolve the lead in the glass. The reason is that the wine does not stay in contact with the glass long enough, unless the wine has been stored in a leaded crystal wine glass or decanter for more than a week.
The mineral content of crystal wine glasses from different manufacturers may vary. For example, the United Kingdom stipulates that the mineral content in crystal glass products must reach 24% or more, while the United States has relatively loose regulations, and it depends on the manufacturer’s instructions.
Whether to choose a glass wine glass or a crystal wine glass depends on individual needs. If you don’t like to clean the wine glasses by hand, choose ordinary glass wine glasses or lead-free crystal wine glasses. If you often break things, use ordinary glass wine glasses. Pay attention to the quality of the wine glass, and choose the hand-made crystal wine glass. If you have children or pets at home, choose a lower-priced glass or a stemless wine glass that is not easily knocked over.
