Water, soft drinks, juice, iced tea or a warm cup of tea: there is a suitable glass for almost every drink. Still, it's not always clear what exactly the difference is between a water glass, tumbler, and long drink glass.
Choosing the right glass is not just about aesthetics. Size and shape also determine how much space you have for a drink, ice cubes, and any garnishes. In this guide, we explain the key differences.
What is a tumbler glass?
A tumbler is a relatively compact drinking glass without a foot or stem. Due to its simple shape, it is one of the most versatile types of glasses in the home.
Tumblers can be used for, among other things:
- water
- fruit juice
- soft drinks
- small mixed drinks
A good example is the Bricard Ronda tumblers. Different sizes and designs are available within this series, allowing you to choose a tumbler that matches your dinnerware and table style.
What is a water glass?
The term water glass primarily describes what the glass is used for, rather than one specific shape. As a result, both compact tumblers and taller drinking glasses can serve perfectly as water glasses.
For everyday use, a smaller water glass is often sufficient. Are you setting an elaborate table and want to serve multiple drinks? Then you can, for example, combine a water glass with a taller glass for soft drinks or other cold beverages.
What is a highball glass?
You recognize a highball glass mainly by its taller shape. This provides more space for the drink, ice cubes, and possibly a slice of lemon, lime, or other fruit.
Highball glasses are suitable for, for example:
- soft drinks
- water
- fruit juice
- iced tea
- mocktails
- mixed drinks
Within Bricard Ronda, for example, 275 ml highball glasses are available. This allows you to combine a taller glass with more compact Ronda tumblers.
When do you use a tea glass?
Tea glasses are specifically intended for hot drinks. A model with a handle is pleasant because you can easily hold the glass without having to fully grasp the warm glass surface.
Transparent tea glasses also have a decorative advantage: you can clearly see the color of black tea, green tea, or mint tea through the glass.
Within the Bricard Ronda collection, tea glasses with a handle are available with a capacity of 250 ml.
Combining different glasses on the table
You don't have to use one type of glass for everything. For an elaborate table setting, it can be particularly attractive to place two different sizes next to each other.
For example, use a tumbler for water and a long drink glass for soft drinks. When both glasses come from the same series, their shape and design remain consistent.
Series such as Bricard Ronda, Ronda Lines, and Ronda Frozen make this easy because different types of glassware are available within the same style.
Smooth or ribbed glass?
In addition to size, you can also consider the texture of the glass.
Smooth transparent glass is timeless and easy to combine. Ribbed glasses, on the other hand, add more texture to a table and can be used as a decorative element without having to opt for colored glass.
A series like Bricard Ronda Lines, for example, combines transparent glass with a distinct linear relief.
Build your own glass set
When buying new glasses, it's smart not to just look at the glass you need at that moment. Also consider which other glasses you might want to add later.
By choosing tumblers, water glasses, highball glasses, and tea glasses from the same series, you can expand your collection step by step while maintaining a cohesive look.
Browse the assortment of glasses at TEKZEN and choose the size and design that suits your favorite drinks.