Official blue tasting glasses for olive oil, set of 6 + 6 watch glasses
46,00 € VAT included
Six official blue tasting glasses in cobalt glass and six clear watch glasses, made to IOC standard COI/T.20/Doc. No. 5. The same kind of glassware used by sensory analysis panels, ready for tastings at home, courses and evenings with friends.
Official blue tasting glasses are the tool used by olive oil sensory panels all over the world. This set brings together six cobalt blue glasses and six clear watch glasses, ready for a tasting at home, a course or an evening with friends.
Each of these official blue tasting glasses meets the International Olive Council requirements set out in standard COI/T.20/Doc. No. 5, so the experience is that of a professional taster: aroma, flavour and texture, without the colour of the oil influencing the judgement.
Details of the set of official glasses
Contents- 6 glasses and 6 watch glasses
Standard- COI/T.20/Doc. No. 5
Material- Cobalt blue glass
Capacity- 130 ml per glass
Size- 60 mm high, 50 mm rim
Use- Tastings, courses and events
Designed to capture aromas
The rounded shape of the official blue tasting glasses fits the palm of the hand, so the oil warms gradually to tasting temperature. The narrow rim concentrates the aromas, and the dark blue glass hides the colour of the oil so the assessment focuses on what is perceived on the nose and palate.
The watch glass covers each glass while the oil warms and holds the aromas in until the right moment to lift it. A simple gesture that makes all the difference in any comparative tasting.
Standardised measurements of the official glasses
The official blue tasting glasses have a nominal capacity of 130 ml, a height of 60 mm, a maximum diameter of 70 mm, a 50 mm rim and a 35 mm base. The watch glasses measure 60 mm in diameter, slightly wider than the rim, to cover it comfortably.
Occasions
- Comparative tastings of varieties at home: Picual, Arbequina, Hojiblanca.
- Introductory courses in olive oil sensory analysis.
- Tastings in shops, mills and food events.
- An original gift of official blue tasting glasses for anyone who loves olive oil.
Official blue tasting glasses: cleaning and care
Ideally, wash them with a neutral, unscented detergent, rinse carefully and let them dry somewhere free of odours. Stored with their watch glasses, protected from dust and other smells, they stay ready for the next tasting.
Frequently asked questions
Why are official tasting glasses blue?
The dark blue glass hides the colour of the oil, which is not a quality criterion and could influence the taster.
What is the watch glass for on the official blue tasting glasses?
It covers the glass while the oil warms and keeps the aromas in until it is time to smell it.
How much oil goes in each glass?
Official tastings use about 15 ml per glass, enough to assess aroma and flavour.
Product information
- Contents: 6 official blue tasting glasses and 6 clear watch glasses
- Reference standard: COI/T.20/Doc. No. 5