Glassmaker Riedel to enter teaware market
Austrian glassmaker Riedel has announced plans to develop a line of tea glasses together with Lalani & Co, a UK-based gourmet tea company. The partnership, still in its early stages, will see the creation of a range of tea glasses based on findings from a workshop that will seek to identify the optimal shape and size of glass for each variety. Riedel will also use several of its stemless wine glass designs for inspiration. Tea is often compared to wine among experts, because features like terroir and provenance are equally important. Similarly, tasters prize aroma and mouthfeel, as well as tannin and acid quality. Lalani & Co specializes in artisan and exclusive teas destined for prime restaurants and hotels, mostly in London.