Crystal glass is a special type of glass that is clearly defined by the Crystal Glass Labeling Act. According to this law, crystal glass must contain a certain proportion of lead oxide (PbO), barium oxide (BaO), potassium oxide (K2O) or zinc oxide (ZnO). The proportions of lead or other minerals ensure the typical brilliance and density of the glass. Crystal glasses are completely harmless to health.

How can I recognize genuine crystal glass?

You can recognize genuine crystal glass above all by the special refraction of light when you hold the glass up to the light. In addition to this unmistakable optical effect, you can often recognize crystal glasses by their heavier weight compared to conventional drinking glasses.

Another important feature of genuine crystal glasses is their sound. Due to the higher density of the material, a crystal glass sounds longer if you tap it lightly. To do this, you can lightly tap a crystal wine glass with the back of your finger and you will notice that the glass resonates for a long time. You cannot achieve this effect with a conventional glass.

Crystal glass is produced industrially today. Originally, it is a special art form of traditional glassmakers.

Crystal wine glasses - what other types of glasses are made of crystal glass?

Crystal glass can be used for all drinking glasses that you use in a restaurant or at home. There are wine glasses made of crystal as well as champagne glasses or long drink glasses. Crystal gin glasses are also possible.

Whether you use crystal glasses for wine or crystal glasses for sparkling wine is ultimately not a question of drinking pleasure, but above all a question of style and sophistication. When you buy crystal glasses, you are choosing a type of glass with a very long tradition. The glasses are characterized by their unique transparency and unmistakable sound.

Here at LUSINI, you can discover a wide range of crystal glasses and buy wine glasses, champagne glasses, whiskey glasses or other crystal drinking glasses online. You can rely on the highest quality.

Are crystal glasses suitable for the dishwasher?

Modern crystal glasses, such as those you can find here at LUSINI, are designed for use in the catering industry. This means that our glasses are also suitable for the dishwasher. However, to prevent possible blinding of the crystal glasses, it is essential to adjust the dosage of detergent etc. used to the corresponding water hardness.

Discover a large selection of crystal glasses in proven horeca quality online at LUSINI and order online for your restaurant.