1、 Is the decanter made of crystal or glass

The decanter can be made of different materials, with common ones being glass decanter and crystal decanter. The glass decanter is made of thick glass, with a simple design and low price, and can also be placed in a dishwasher for cleaning. But glass decanters are prone to breakage and are not durable. It is best to avoid buying lightweight and flashy decanters made of glass, unless they are made of stretched silicone glass

Crystal shakers are often lighter, more durable, and many large art shaker manufacturers use this type of material, but most prices are more expensive. And there is also a question, some people say that the lead in crystal decanter can dissolve in alcohol, so long-term use of crystal decanter can lead to lead poisoning? Firstly, the lead content in the crystal decanter is very limited, so there is less lead transferred from the decanter to the liquor. Secondly, the decanting time is often not too long, and it is not easy to transfer unless you place the wine in the decanter for more than a week. However, if you are really worried, we can also choose lead-free crystal decanter.

In short, standard glass and crystal decanters are both very good choices and can achieve the purpose of decanting. The binding of silicon glass decanter solves the problem of insufficient strength of glass decanter, while lead-free crystal decanter solves the problem of consumers' concern about lead poisoning. So, which one to use depends on one's own budget.

2、 Is it better to have a large mouth or a small mouth for a decanter

Generally speaking, a large-diameter decanter can help alcohol better come into contact with the air and emit more aroma. A small caliber decanter can better concentrate the aroma and make it more intense. When choosing the shape and size of the decanter, it should be determined based on the characteristics of the alcohol and personal taste.

For wines that are lighter in age and require extensive contact with the air, larger decanter sizes with wide and long bottle necks can be used. For aged wines, it is better to use a smaller size decanter with a shorter bottle mouth.

Is it better to bring a red wine decanter with a handle or not

It is better to have a wine decanter with a handle, as it will look more high-end and upscale. A wine decanter without a handle requires direct contact, which can easily affect the temperature of the wine and the taste of the drink.

4、 Why is the decanter small in size and large in size

1. The reason for the small mouth on the decanter

The small mouth above can gather the awakened aroma of red wine into the container, and the wine after sobering does not have excessive alcohol or tannin flavor, making it taste better

2. The reason for the large bottom of the decanter

The production of hangover is to allow red wine to touch the air, achieving the goal of oxidizing and softening the unpleasant smell of the wine. The bottom of the hangover can allow red wine to fully touch the air, oxidize and produce fragrance.