The benefits of crystal glasses in everyday life: 5 preconceived ideas that will surprise you!

Crystal has always been the French's favorite material for their glassware sets for special occasions.

Crystal is synonymous with good taste and elegance .

However, many preconceived ideas mean that crystal is less considered when purchasing a glassware set dedicated to everyday life, whether it is a set of water glasses, wine glasses, etc.

Too fragile? Too expensive? The crystal wouldn’t go in the dishwasher?

Let’s take a look at preconceived ideas to change our view of crystal.

1. “Crystal glasses are more fragile than glass ones.”

FAKE.

This idea of ​​the fragility of crystal glasses comes to us from the fashion that was still going strong during the 20th century. At that time, crystal glasses were extremely thin. The thinner they were, the more they were appreciated. For this same reason, these glasses were only dedicated to special occasions (still in our families we can hear "We're going to get out grandma's service! We'll have to be careful" ). These services required hand washing and very careful maintenance because their thinness made them easily prone to breakage. The thinness of these crystal glasses also forced us to be delicate when toasting...

Physically, crystal is no more brittle than glass of equal thickness (crystal is even slightly stronger).

In addition, customs and lifestyles have evolved. Fashion in glassware and tableware reflects this: crystal glasses are now as thick as their glass counterparts.

Breakfast brightened up by glasses of "L'Artisan du Cristal"

Fashion has changed! The French want to be able to enjoy the brilliance and transparency of crystal on any occasion, without fear of unexpected breakage ...

2. “Crystal glasses are not dishwasher safe.”

FAKE.

No less than their glass counterparts at least. They will not tarnish more than them, or even slightly less. They can withstand conventional washing products.

This idea that crystal glasses are not made to be machine washed comes, on the one hand, from the fact that the old glasses were very thin, but also from the fact that we want to "take care" of a precious service. This point is very understandable. Drinking from a crystal glass is a pleasure and it is quite natural to give it special treatment when washing, even if it is not really necessary.

3. “Crystal glasses scratch easily”

TRUE AND FALSE

Yes, just like glassware, crystal glassware can get scratched.

However, to meet the specific requirements of restaurateurs (concerned with the quality of tasting but also endurance in use), the companion of France, Valery Klein known as "The Crystal Artisan" was inspired by a technique developed by the tradition of German crystal makers: Valery Klein integrated into his manufacturing methods a very special heat treatment limiting the appearance of scratches.

All glass services in the “everyday life” ranges benefit from this anti-scratch heat treatment.

This is the type of service that the terrace of the Beach Club on the Carlton beach in Cannes has opted for, for example, keen to provide its customers with relaxation and excellence.

Carlton Beach Club - Table set

The crystal glasses dedicated to everyday life from Maison Klein are thus more robust than most classic crystal glasses. They are therefore perfectly suited to use in everyday life.

4. “Wine is much better in a crystal glass”

FALSE… and yet TRUE too!

There is no chemical data to validate this “feeling”.

It is likely that this reputation is a psychological effect on our taste buds. Indeed, as in cooking, the presentation and the visual influence the taste sensations.

A crystal glass is a completely transparent glass, it increases the refraction of light (from very close up you can even see thousands of rainbows); it visually enhances the wines. It is therefore probably the aesthetics and the physical properties of the crystal that would increase the pleasure, and thus, the taste sensitivity.

No chemistry therefore to explain this sensation of finer flavor, but rather a perfect alchemy of visual and taste.

5. “Crystal is more expensive than glass”

TRUE and FALSE

Superior crystal is indeed much more expensive than glass, not to mention the price differences with industrial manufacturing. Working with crystal requires real know-how and its raw materials are more expensive than those for making simple glass.

However, more than the materials, the margins of the big brands and the intermediaries are the main reason for the final high cost of crystal.

It is based on this analysis, and with the desire to perpetuate his know-how which has become particularly rare in France, that companion Valery Klein decided to find a solution to effectively sell his crystal through direct sales.

6. Why is the superior crystal of Maison Klein accessible?

By leveraging the possibilities of the internet, Maison Klein is now happy and proud to sell these very high quality crystal objects, in France and around the world, while maintaining affordable prices.

Maison Klein, "L'Artisan du Cristal" is a family business that operates like this: from production to sales on its online site, there is no intermediary .

Delivery is free (whatever the amount) and the care taken in packaging avoids any possible disappointments related to transport.

The prices on the "Artisan du Cristal" site correspond in some way to an advantageous "factory price" , or more precisely to an "ex-workshop price".

Thanks to this exception on the market, Maison Klein offers everyone the opportunity to enjoy the pleasures of crystal.

For comparison, in large stores, single-glass or "crystalline" (the name given to the sub-crystal) services , manufactured industrially, can be in the same price range as our "daily life" services.

Our sets of 6 crystal glasses with anti-scratch treatment, dedicated to everyday life, are sold from €39 for 6 glasses.

Although these prices are affordable, make no mistake, the quality of Maison Klein 's crystal services and objects is one of the rarest in the world, heir to the know-how of the crystal companions of France.

Conclusion