J-Line Kyle

First decide whether you want a single colour or a mix. A table in amber alone looks warm and calm; mint and clear in between loosen it up and help guests find their own glass again. Because all three versions share the same shape and the same 26 cl, they stand at equal height beside one another and a mix never looks out of place. For a table of six, count on at least eight glasses, because a water glass is often cleared away twice per meal. If you want the same play of colour in other sizes, take a look at the coloured glasses.

Pour water to about two thirds; the glass then stays stable and you can grip it near the top without reaching into the drink. For soft drinks, fill with ice first and only then with liquid, or the foam will run over the rim. The size also lends itself to alcohol-free serves with plenty of ice and fruit; the page with mocktails sets out combinations that suit it well. If you are passing round a jug of sangria, that is exactly the moment to mix the three colours on the table.

Kyle is machine-pressed soda-lime glass, not crystal. That makes the glass a little heavier and less sensitive to a knock against the tap or another glass. The colour is in the glass mass rather than in a layer on the outside, so it does not wash off and does not fade in the dishwasher. Place the glasses apart in the rack without letting them lean against each other, because rim damage almost always comes from contact during the cycle.

If you are after the same style in a wine size or in a larger version, the remaining series are gathered on the brand page for J-Line. For the full overview of this category there are the water glasses, and anyone wanting something sturdier for daily use should look at the tumbler glasses. If you need more height because plenty of ice goes in, you will find that among the long drink glasses.