Definition: fresh water (from the tap)

Should you choose mineral water in an elegant glass bottle—often expensive and as exotic as its contents—or opt for a carafe filled with local water? “These two approaches are distinct in hospitality schools. One advocates for expensive mineral water—sourced, for example, from the far reaches of Alaska—with the aim of impressing guests. And the other that promotes what is inherent in the beauty of glass and the art of the table.” According to experts, the former is still the most popular. The proof: some restaurants offer more than twenty different mineral waters. But this trend is unlikely to last, given environmental concerns.

Why not go back to the source and savor tap water enhanced by an elegant carafe? With or without a handle, this carafe will complement the glasses, particularly the water glass. All crystalware manufacturers offer complete, well-coordinated sets.

Fine Italian restaurants have long understood the importance of presentation. Some establishments bring bottled water to the table and pour it into beautiful carafes.

And the stopper?

At the table, carafes without handles can be served with both hands—one hand underneath, the other on top. To showcase them, they can be placed on a silver plate. A napkin placed nearby can be used to wipe up any drips during service. If they have a stopper, it can seal the carafe until

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