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Subject: Re: What is a champagne saucer?
From: petewalpole
Posted: Tue Aug 27. 2002, 09:04 UTC
Followup to: "What is a champagne saucer?"  by HomeBarEnthusiast  (Tue Aug 27. 2002, 04:00 UTC)
> As I was looking for barware for my home bar, I came across a wide 
> glass called a champagne saucer. I was wondering what that is used 
> for. I have heard that it is also used for ice cream and deserts, but 
> I was wondering where champagne comes into the picture. Aren't flutes 
> the right glasses for champagne?
> I will include a picture of the glass so you'll know what I am 
> talking about.
> http://www.crystalporcelain.com/details_nonreg.asp?ProdSKU=PCST258
> 
> Any help would be appreciated.

Basically to the best of my knowledge the saucer is simply an alternative 
glass for the service of champagne, a good use for it is in the construction 
of those large pyramids where the champagne is poured from the top and fills 
all the glasses.  For me it is one of those bar items that you come across 
from time to time that is there for pure novelty value as the open design 
causes the champagne to lose its fizz about 4 times more quickly than a flute 
possibly suitable for cocktails but in my opinion best left well alone.

Next time you see the pictures of a celebrity party and they're all wearing 
those slightly puzzled smiles while drinking champagne from saucers you now 
know the reason why, they're all thinking why does this $500 champagne taste 
like flat cats piss!!!!!

Hope this helps Pete


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