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OVERVIEW
Glassware
Glassware refers to glass and drinkware items, besides tableware, such as dishes, cutlery and flatware,
used to set a table for eating a meal. The term usually refers to the drinking vessels, unless the dinnerware is also
made of glass.
Terms to Remember
Mug Glass Pilsner
Grande Beer mug Collins Glass
Cordial glass Sling Tom collins
A. ABSTRACTION
The choice of the right quality glass is a vital element if the cocktail is to be invitingly presented and give
satisfaction to the consumer. Well designed glassware combines elegance, strength and stability. It should be
smooth rimmed, completely transparent and free from chips.
Beer mug Pilsner
Is a heavy glass with a a glass used to serve
handle and usually with many types of light beers,
patterns cut into its side. but is intended for its
namesake, the pilsner,
pilsner glasses are
generally smaller than a
pint glass, usually in 250
ml or 330 ml sizes.
Collins glass Poco Grande
a glass tumbler, holding The perfect glassware for
24o to 350 ml, used to cocktail bars. These
served a mixed drink, grande glasses are a great
named after Tom Collins. for Long Island Iced Tea or
This glass is somewhat any other layered cocktail.
narrower and holds less
than the similar highball
glass.
Cordial glass Red wine
Is generally used to serve Glasses for red wine are
expensive after-dinner characterized by their
liqueurs. rounder, wider bowl giving
the wine a chance to
breathe. Since most reds
are meant to be consumed
at room temperature, this
glass also allows the wine
to cool more quickly after
hand contact has warmed
it.
Flute glass Sherry glass
A preferred serving vessel A small, narrow stemmed
for Belgian lambics and glass with a wide rim. It is
fruit beers. The narrow used to serve Sherry and
shape help maintain other aperitifs. Holds 2 oz
carbonation, while of liquid=60 ml
providing a strong
aromatic front. Flute
glasses display the lively
carbonation, sparkling
color and soft lacing of this
distinct style.
High ball glass Shot glass
Is a glass tumbler, holding A small glass used for
between 8 and 12 fluid measuring or serving up to
ounces (240 to 350 ml), three ounce of liquor.
used to serve a mixed Modern shot glasses hold
drink or highball. This a thicker base and sides
glass is taller than an Old- than the whiskey glass
fashioned glass and
shorter than a Collins
glass.
Irish coffee glass Sling
A uniquely shaped glass Is a tall narrow glass
with a handle that is used where the classic Long
to serve any hot beverage Island Ice Tea is drank
such as Spanish coffee or from.
cocoa.
Handling Glassware
1. Glassware is highly fragile and most delicate and expensive, hence utmost care has to be taken while
handling glass equipments.
2. Glasses are normally stored in glass pantry. It should be placed upside down in single rows on paper-lined
shelves to prevent dust settling in them.
3. Tumblers should not be stacked inside one another as this may result in heavy breakages and accidents.
4. The appearance of the drink mainly depends on the glass and therefore, the glass should be sparkling
clean and attractive in shape and style.
5. When glassware is machine or hand washed, each individual item must be polished and dried with a glass
cloth made of linen, as water leaves stains on the glasses.
6. Glasses, whether clean or dirty, have to be handled by the base or stem, since the finger prints left on the
glass necessitates polishing.
Carry glasses like this: Not like this:
Washing Glassware
1. Use detergent and water (50-60 C in the first sink and water at 80 in the second)in hand washing
glassware.
2. Hand wash glasses one at a time using correct detergent, soft and clean brush.
3. Watch for lipstick or other stains and thoroughly clean them.
4. Do not knock glasses together.
5. When finished place upside down on a cloth or stable draining rack.
Polishing Glassware
1. Dry glasses as soon as possible after washing using a lint-free cloth.
2. Do not touch the glass directly with your hands. You may use dry tea cloth to handle the ware.
3. Ensure that there is sufficient number of glassware available for service, otherwise, inform your supervisor
about it
4. Make sure that cleaned glasses are clean, free from damage, chips or snacks before storing them in their
required areas.
The following equipment and materials may also be used to carry out this technique:
Glassware
Hot water
Lemon
Dry tea cloth
1. Put hot water and lemon slices in a stainless bowl.
2. Put the glass over the bowl. Let the steam moist the glass.
3. Dry glass using a tea cloth.
Storing glassware
1. Hold the glassware on the base or stem to prevent fingerprints getting on them and not to contaminate it
with bacteria from the hands.
2. Avoid knocking the glasses by placing it gently on the shelf.
3. To prevent dirt from falling into them, place glassware upside down.
4. If glassware should be hanged, make sure that is hanging securely from its handle before letting it go.
5. Do not store glasses inside one another or piled up.
6. Use cloth or paper lining on the surface when storing glasses upside down.
Handling broken glassware
1. Immediately cordon off the area where there is broken glassware to avoid injury or accidents.
2. Always exercise caution in handling broken glassware by carefully collecting all the broken pieces.
3. Even if the glassware broke in big pieces, do not use your bare hand in collecting it. You may use gloves or
sweep it collectively.
4. Never throw unwrapped glass into a bin. Wrap it in paper or newspaper before discarding it.
5. Never put broken glass into plastic waste bags.
Disposal of damaged or broken glassware
1. Chipped or cracked glassware should be taken out of service right away to avoid injury or accidents to
guests or staff.
2. The disposal of glass ware will be based on the organizational requirements. The establishment may take
part in glass recycling or other measures in handling these incidents.
B. FAST LEARNING REVIEW
A. Directions: Answer the following questions based on what you have learnt. Each item is equivalent to10points.
Criteria: Content----5points Organization of Ideas----3points Neatness----2points
3. Why should we use the exact type of glass in a certain type of drink?
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C. LEARNING EXERCISE
I. Identify the following glasswares. Write down your answers on the space provided.
1. ___________________ 6. ___________________
2. ___________________
7. ___________________
3. ___________________ 8. ___________________
4. ___________________ 9. ___________________
D. EXPERIENTIAL ACTIVITIES
Assume that you have the necessary glasswares at your home. You can use any ordinary transparent glass.
Demonstrate the following:
Handling glassware
Washing glassware
Polishing glassware
Storing glassware
Handling broken glassware (use pieces of paper to be the broken glasses)