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stemwareStemware is drinkware that stands on stems above a base. It is usually made from glass, but may be made from ceramics or metals. Stemware includes: * Wine glasses * Champagne flutes * Chalices and goblets * Cocktail glasses (including martini glasses and margarita glasses) * Brandy ...stemware, a short-stemmed
glassDrinkware or Beverageware is a general term for the class of vessels from which people drink. Glassware is a class of objects that include drinkware made from glass as well as other items. Stemware is a subcategory of drinkware that stand on stems. A glass is a drinking vessel made from glass. ...glass whose main vessel has a wide bottom that narrows at the top. It is often used to serve
brandyBrandy (short for brandywine, from Dutch brandewijn—'burnt wine') is a general term for distilled wine, usually 40–60% ethyl alcohol by volume. In addition to wine, this spirit can also be made from grape pomace or fermented fruit juice. Unless specified otherwise, brandy is made from grape wine. It is normally consumed as an after-dinner drink. Brandy made from wine is generally colored with caramel coloring to imitate the ...brandy. The large surface area helps evaporate the brandy into aroma, while the narrow opening helps to trap the aroma of the drink in the glass. The glass is usually able to hold between 180-240 ml (6-8 oz) but one should pour only 60-90 ml (2-3 oz) at a time.fi:Aromilasi