The formal world of champagne flutes

We have been producing champagne flutes in Ajka for almost 30 years. During this time we have come across and developed many different shapes and decorations.

wo types of champagne flutes are distinguished as basic types. By shape, a glass or chalice can be tall and narrow (flute) or low and wide. These can be further subdivided into 3 sub-types according to their "mouth opening". This can be inward and outward, and less frequently: parallel.

Our master grinders work with both basic and all three sub-types. When placing an order, if our customers ask, we will always explain the pros and cons.

The narrow-tall champagne flute

By base type, the "flute", or tall, narrow cup design, is the most popular. This can be explained, for example, by aesthetics, as this type is particularly good for bubbles, if you notice, in New Year's Eve pictures these glasses are typically featured.

Of course, there are also practical arguments on the "flute" side. Sticking to the bubbles, for example, this design is much more conducive to maintaining carbonation, which means that when poured into a "flute" cup, this royal spirit retains its characteristic bubbly character for much longer.

Another important aspect, especially in catering, is that these glasses are easy to organise, as they can be stacked closer together and fit into smaller spaces.

The low-wide champagne flute

However, the other, low-width design has its advantages. Firstly, compared to 'flute' style glasses, it is much easier and better to clean, which is a great help after a pleasant social gathering when guests leave an invisible number of unwashed glasses on the enthusiastic hosts.

In addition, although this is perhaps more a matter for our master polishers, the low-width champagne flute type is easier to polish, and in some cases, the pattern is more pronounced.

Bonus: The low-width champagne flute is also great for cocktails and martinis. What's more! It's also a perfect match for these drinks, with a real style.
Good advice: about toasting

On New Year's Eve and other holidays, we speak to each other in the language of toasting. You need to know that toasting is different depending on the design of the glass you are toasting with.

So as not to overstay our welcome to our already "clever" little wizard, we'll put the winner on the table straight away. Abefele's bending "flute" champagne flute bell-bonging sound at a fun New Year's Eve toast: inimitable! In other words, it's safe to say that only the right shaped champagne flute will do.

Mothers of glasses

The most common materials are glass, lead crystal and modern titanium crystal. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages.Titanium crystal (lead-free) is the material most suited to the challenges of the modern age, as it was the era that created the material.