Jam is one of the most popular and delicious spreads in the world. Not only does it make a great breakfast, but it also can be used in a variety of recipes. But why do we use glass jars instead of metal or plastic? The answer lies in convenience, safety, cost and sustainability. Jam can […]
Why do all glass bottles have textured bottoms? It's simple: to prevent them from cracking. Glass is a brittle material, so manufacturers put a small bump in the bottom of certain types of glass bottles, including beer bottles and wine bottles. The bump allows for extra strength until it gets to the consumer. They help […]
Alkali hydroxides are highly reactive chemicals with water. If any amount of water is present in the glass container, the alkali hydroxide will react with it and undergo a de-ionization reaction. This can result in serious accidents if storage precautions are not maintained. Alkali hydroxides are highly reactive chemicals with water. They cannot be stored […]
We often hear that there's no one "best" wine glass. But why are different glasses shaped differently? And how does their shape affect the way we experience wine? The shape of a wine glass influences its ability to aerate the wine and capture its aromas. The more surface area, the better—and this is where bowl-shaped […]
If you are new to drinking tea, it can be confusing to understand why certain items are used. For example, why do you drink out of a glass cup? And why is it thin and fragile? It is hard for beginners to find the right temperature of water It's not easy to find the right […]
Today's standard cup size is larger than a hundred years ago. The modern coffee machine changed how people drink coffee and tea. This blog post will explain why old glass coffee and tea cups are so small, by talking about how Americans drank their coffee and tea over time. Old Glass Coffee and Tea Cups […]
Glass is a very delicate material, which is why you should be careful when storing it. If you store your glasses in the cupboard or on the shelf, they can easily break due to temperature changes. However, there are ways to make sure that doesn't happen! Here are some tips for making sure you don't […]
The reason for this is that there are a lot of chemical solutions which need to be kept in glass bottles in order to protect them from contamination, prevent leaking, and keep their structure intact. To keep the chemical intact To keep the chemical intact, chemists use glass bottles. Glass is a non-reactive material and […]
Glass cups have been around for thousands of years, but why do their shapes vary so much? It turns out there are several good reasons for this, and not all of them are related to aesthetics. Because it's easier to drink from the rim of a glass when the liquid level is lower than your […]
