Pure 34cl Case of 6

Not everything needs a stem. The Lehmann Pure is the honest workhorse of the table — a clean, well-balanced tumbler for water, soft drinks, or a spirit served neat or over ice. This is the 34cl size in a case of six.

Lehmann Glass has been making some of France's finest crystal from its base in Reims since 2012, founded by glass designer Gérard Lehmann and the celebrated sommelier Gérard Basset. The same eye for finesse that goes into their wine glasses shows up here: the Pure is lead-free crystal, compact and finely made at 100mm high with a 78mm bowl, sized to sit comfortably in the hand and stack neatly in the cupboard.

What makes it worth having is versatility. It's the glass you reach for without thinking — water alongside dinner, a soft drink for someone not drinking, a measure of whisky or a good vodka over a single large cube of ice. The clean, unfussy shape flatters whatever goes in it and doesn't fight for attention. Buy the six and you've covered the everyday end of the table properly.

How to Use

For spirits over ice, use one large cube rather than several small ones — it melts slower and keeps the drink from watering down. For water and soft drinks, just fill and go. Dishwasher safe, though a gentle hand wash keeps the crystal at its clearest.