The Best Drinkware

Buying Guide

Buying things for your kitchen cupboards can be a big and important purchase. Whether it is for your first apartment or perhaps you’re looking for your wedding registry, there are countless options available. One of the first things you’ll need is a good set of water glasses — and we have just the recommendations you’re looking for.

Glassware comes in all shapes and sizes. Finding the right fit for you involves choosing your style and design. Glasses are all made differently. Some are thick and can withstand drops well. Others are thin and dainty for a more formal setting. Tempered glass is an ideal material to look for in a drinkware set because it is heated to high temperatures when it is being made. If breaking is a concern but you still want a glass-like appearance, turn to acrylic. This strong plastic material will keep your glasses from shattering into a million pieces and keep little hands safe from cuts. What set you choose depends on your style and how you will use them.

There are several types of drinking glasses. Tumblers are a general name used to reference drinking glasses but, in most cases, a tumbler is a tall glass that can hold either 16 or 24 ounces. Tumblers can also encompass old-fashioned glasses, table glasses and juice glasses. These other glass types hold much less liquid and are used for milk, juices and whiskeys or scotches. Find a set for all your entertaining styles.

When you are first starting your glassware collection, a set with mixed sizes is ideal. Some sets of 12 come with three different sizes. With this type of set, you’ll have all the sizes for any style of entertaining. Another great option for size variety is one that includes two different sizes. These two sizes are ideal for everyday water glasses and evening cocktails alike.

If you are nervous about having breakable glass in your drinking cupboard, you will find acrylic sets are a safe alternative. The US Acrylic company has two sets that reflect completely different styles. The Optix Colored Plastic Tumblers is a cheery collection of colorful glasses that offer vibrancy to your drinking glasses. For a glass appearance, choose the Classic 24-ounce Plastic Tumbler set by US Acrylic. This will give you a clear glass-like set without the hazard of fragile glass. These sets are especially great if you have children in the home.

Wedding registries, first-time home-buyers, first apartment shoppers and special occasion shoppers will all certainly find these sets quite suitable. Find your style and fill your cabinets with a fantastic drinkware set.

• A variety of glasses is always useful when you are starting fresh.
• Purchase a set that has an appropriate count for your household needs.
• If you have kids in the house, opt for an acrylic set.
• When you entertain frequently, find a set with a variety of glasses for different types of drinks.