Arcoroc Malea

The 30 cl tumbler is the all-rounder: big enough for water at the table, low enough to fit a standard dishwasher rack. Reach for the 35 cl longdrink glass whenever ice is involved, because ice cubes quickly take up a third of the capacity. When choosing, look at the rim as well, because on Malea it is reinforced; that is the part that gets damaged first during stacking and clearing. Count on six glasses per size for a household, and at least twice the number of seats in hospitality.

For water and soft drinks you simply pour to the top. For mixed drinks, fill the glass two thirds with ice first and only then add the liquid, otherwise the drink dilutes too quickly. The 35 cl is the right size for a Mojito with plenty of mint or a gin and tonic that still needs room for a slice of citrus. If there are herbs or fruit in the glass, add a stirrer so the garnish stays at the bottom. Serve cold water alongside.

Tempered glass is cooled rapidly after forming, which puts the outer layer under tension and makes the glass more resistant to knocks and temperature swings. So feel free to put the glasses in the dishwasher, but do not rinse the rack with boiling water while ice-cold glasses are sitting in it. A milky haze that appears over time comes from hard water, not from wear; soaking overnight in water with vinegar usually clears it.

If you want to explore more from the same brand, everything is gathered under Arcoroc, from beer glasses to coffee glasses. Compare by shape with tumblers and longdrink glasses, or go straight to water glasses if the glass is mainly meant for the dining table. If you mix at home, a jigger measures more accurately than a bottle cap or a splash by feel. You can taste the difference.