Choosing the right glass is crucial when sipping Baijiu.

The glass to fine wine is as the chopsticks to delicious food; without the proper utensils, the drinking experience seems to lack a certain ambiance.

Wine has a long history in China, and ancient people not only enjoyed drinking but also had a keen appreciation for wine cups.

A wide variety of wine glasses are available today, ranging from vintage to modern, Chinese to Western, glass to ceramic. Each type of wine has its specific glass. Today, we'll introduce several common types of Baijiu (Chinese liquor) glasses and the appropriate occasions for each, ensuring elegance without compromise by choosing the right glass.

Glass Cup

These cups are commonly used in most restaurant dining rooms, complementing the boisterousness of the drinker. Sipping Baijiu from a small glass cup is about the grandeur of the moment; the drinker downs it in one go, yet the volume is quite modest.

This type of wine glass is perfect for hearty drinking. Whether the wine is abundant or not, its grandeur can rival that of Jiao Feng. It's all about the spirit of generosity.

Ceramic Cup

These cups are often found in exclusive clubs or private dining restaurants, aiming for ambiance. High-quality porcelain cups are characterized by their pristine white color, thin walls, and traditional patterns. In the past, as glass was considered a luxury item, porcelain cups were more common. These wine cups are ideal for refined drinking—where scholars and beauties recite poems under the moonlight.

Ceramic Cup

These rustic cups can still be found in rural and town areas in China, with a coarse texture and predominantly grey-brown in color. These cups are often the standard set for communal drinking among villagers, paired with side dishes and peanuts, embodying the characteristics of the era. Today, in some towns and local restaurants in Hunan, Sichuan, and Chongqing, these cups can still be traced. The pursuit of these drinking cups is for the authentic, earthy taste — it's all about that connection with nature.

Standard Tasting Cup

As times evolve, cups too have become diverse and colorful. Influenced by the Western systematization and standardization of wine tasting, the domestic Baijiu (Chinese liquor) professional community has also introduced standardized cups. These cups can gather the aroma of Baijiu, are made of high-quality materials for easy light transmission, and facilitate the observation of the wine's color during tasting, making it easier for consumers to judge the "color, aroma, taste, and style" of Baijiu's four key indicators.

Be mindful that a particular type of cup should never be used to hold alcohol, especially strong spirits—this includes disposable paper cups.

Due to the high purity of the alcohol, it can dissolve the eco-friendly ink on the outside of the paper cup, causing a change in the color of the wine, which affects the drinking experience and the taste of the wine, posing a serious threat to health.