Coffee must be visible

[aristippos]

Dear people in the world of beautiful see-throughs,

For a few decades, I have been enjoying and experimenting in the great world of coffee. I intend to put my experience and demanding approach into a unique company very soon, as, I plan to open a Coffee House in New York in the next few months.

In my opinion, a coffee drink (or most of them) must be visible in all their glory and not just taste good. For this reason, I wish to obtain information that will lead me to glass professionals, able to produce glasses for espresso (perhaps also other coffee drinks) that I will be serving soon. My preference is to work with locals or those working withing the USA.

I am thinking along the line of Riedel (Austria) - Beauty must be displayed with beauty.

The price is important, but not the #1 criteria.

Please, contact me with helpful information for my project. I am thinking along the line of 50-80 glasses for each design.

Thank you!

Sila

[PyroChixRock]

I know Jes makes espresso sets. You say price isn't important, but give us an idea on what you want to spend. Many of us can make them. :)

[glassmax]

Hi,
In my glasshlowers life I´fe been asked many times about things like that.
Most times it turned out to nothing.I hope you´re different.

As it is said there are several people here who can make these glasses.
As far as I know,Riedel does not make any heat resisant glasses from Boro.

It would be nice to tell us your homepage so we can verify your seriosity.
To make 2-300 glasses takes some time and costs money.
The price would not be cheaper than Riedels glasses for sure.
Riedel glasses are blown at the furnace into a mold.
The glasses you want to have need to be blown free at the torch.One by one.
That takes a lot more time.
waiting for your answer
glassmax

[aristippos]

I know Jes makes espresso sets. You say price isn't important, but give us an idea on what you want to spend. Many of us can make them. :)

Hello Misha

Thank you for your response, and, please accept my apologies that I did not answer earlier. I saw many had viewed my post but none answered, so, for several days I neglected dropping by.
My reason for posting here is to gather information for the right moment. Right now I do not have exact figures, for the space might take a few months to find. However, I would say that it is very important to me to offer a special experience and this is only possible with a certain investment.
As I said, the price is indeed important, but not the first criteria.

Judging by some information I have gathered, it seems that $30 per piece might be somewhat accurate.

Once I am able to forsee the opening month and start producing for it, I shall inform those showing interest.

Thank you!

[PyroChixRock]

Right on. If you want contact info for Jes let me know. good luck with your opening!

[istandalone24/7]

what is also cool with boro drinkware is, if you have say a nice silver fumed coffee mug.....when it's filled with dark coffee will look great...like a dirty fumed pipe.

[Carl]

If you're not really sure even what you'll be desiring exactly, figuring out the time windows sounds just as important as price point right now.

"If you're a glassblower, how much time would you need to prepare an order for X amount of Y and Z style cups?"

...and the more details you can offer about what you're looking for, the better responses you'll get, I'd imagine.

[aristippos]

Hello Carl,

Thanks for your response and for making that point clear.

Honestly, I have no idea what the concrete glass will look like, except that I am attracted to minimalism and good functionality. But, to answer part of your point, I project that I would be taking the necessary steps informing the eventual glass artist, about 3-5 months before the opening date. That is simply because I will need time to prepare and build, based on the specific space we will rent.

As part of the preparation, I might start looking at the websites of those here, where I might find something that speaks to me.

Thank you!

[aristippos]

Hello Axel,

Thank you for your response, and - again - please accept my apologies that I did not answer earlier. Being that I did not get responses for many days, I stayed away until yesterday.

As I said above, my reason for posting here is to gather information for the right moment.

Judging by some information I have gathered, it seems that $30 per piece might be somewhat accurate.

Once I am able to foresee the opening month and start producing for it, I shall inform those showing interest. Until then no concrete work and decision will be possible on my part.
Also, until I am closer to the opening time, I will not be exposing the website. However, somehow connected to that commercial project, is the New York Palate League (https://newyorkpalateleague.wordpress.com/). The basic and initial information about this project could be found there, although the site is still under construction.

I am very passionate and serious about these projects and will provide information as things unfold.

Cheers!

[aristippos]

Do borosilicate glasses need to be in colour?
How are they different to other glass?
Is there a price difference in the material?
Is one easier to work with than the other?

[oG Glocc Coma]

You need to get you some of the Jesse Whipkey(Mecha) if your into sets!

http://www.whipkeyglass.com/

jessewhipkey.bigcartel.com/ (http://jessewhipkey.bigcartel.com/)

[PyroChixRock]

Do borosilicate glasses need to be in colour? - no, can be clear or color, or both
How are they different to other glass? - too many differences to answer but mostly it's COE and stuff we worry about on our end, not to worry about on your end.
Is there a price difference in the material? - yes. and if you go boro, some colors will be more expensive than others. there are a lot of hyped up colors running around with high price tags.
Is one easier to work with than the other? - some will say yes, some will say no. It's all what you're used to and what you're willing to learn. I work both, and I find easier and harder things about each COE. But again, stuff we worry about and not the end user. ;)



As for Glocc's post about Mecha's sets. They are gorgeous, but not anywhere near the $30 you are trying to hit.

[oG Glocc Coma]

As for Glocc's post about Mecha's sets. They are gorgeous, but not anywhere near the $30 you are trying to hit.


I thought I read price wasn't a factor, whoops! Def not $30 but the quality is there and I don't even drink tea or coffee but hope to own one of his sets one day!

[hashmasta-kut]

I just saw Simax glass cups for sale at a kitchen store. Not sure how good they are, but interesting to note.

[aristippos]

Do borosilicate glasses need to be in colour? - no, can be clear or color, or both
How are they different to other glass? - too many differences to answer but mostly it's COE and stuff we worry about on our end, not to worry about on your end.
Is there a price difference in the material? - yes. and if you go boro, some colors will be more expensive than others. there are a lot of hyped up colors running around with high price tags.
Is one easier to work with than the other? - some will say yes, some will say no. It's all what you're used to and what you're willing to learn. I work both, and I find easier and harder things about each COE. But again, stuff we worry about and not the end user. ;)



As for Glocc's post about Mecha's sets. They are gorgeous, but not anywhere near the $30 you are trying to hit.




Yes!
I just saw that.
These projects of mine are events on one side ( 1 or 2 times monthly) and a high-end coffeehouse on the other. Thus, I am not able to pay 750 for each set, but the $30 I quoted is based on some informaton I have gathered. Thus, it does not mean that is the figure I have set. On one side I am glad there is a conversation going already, but at the same time it is too early for me to concentrate on 30, 50 or any other price. Too early.
For me it is clear that the many colors are not my thing, and, as the tittle of this thread says, I am looking for glass because I want it to be see-through.