Carafes & jugs

Carafes and water jugs are always used when drinks need to be served in style. Instead of placing bottles on the table, an elegant water carafe noticeably enhances the table setting. In the Banholzer online store, we offer various glass carafes in different sizes and designs. In addition to the classic glass carafe, you can also buy a carafe with a lid and wine jugs with handles. 

You can serve a wide variety of drinks at the table in a carafe. Juices, wines and even water simply look better in a cut glass jug than in a conventional bottle. While water carafes only serve as a container for liquids, carafes for red wine, for example, have other purposes. We present the various carafes in more detail below.

A water carafe is always useful if you are organizing a buffet and want to offer guests fresh juices or iced water for self-service. The carafe usually has neither a handle nor a lid. This means it can be easily refilled by the service staff. The carafe is ergonomically shaped so that it is easy to handle even when full. The carafes are tapered in the middle so that they are easier to grip with one hand. This shape, also known as the budelle, gives the water carafe an elegant look. It also has the advantage that the contents of the carafe are accelerated as they are poured out. This allows for drip-free pouring. 

Good wine jugs are made of double-walled glass so that they can maintain the temperature for longer. They can be used to serve both white and red wine. Instead of placing the open bottle of wine on the table for the guest, wine jugs have proven their worth in upmarket restaurants. Some glass jugs are fitted with an ice lip. This device ensures that ice cubes are held back from the jug when pouring. This feature is particularly advantageous when the carafes are used as water jugs on the table in summer. Each wine or water jug has a spout that allows the drink to be poured without dripping.

If the glass carafe is on the morning buffet in the hotel, it will be touched by many people. To make serving more hygienic, it is worth using a carafe or jug with a lid. Germs and dirt cannot penetrate these carafes so easily and water and juices stay fresh for longer. In addition, lemon slices or peppermint leaves remain in the carafe when pouring through the lid.

The lid also protects against large amounts of dirt if a carafe is accidentally knocked over. The lid on carafes is always recommended if the container is to be left standing for several hours.

The decanter is a special form of carafe. When enjoying wine, the right temperature and aeration of the drink are crucial factors that significantly influence the aroma and taste of the wine. The glass vessel is designed to allow optimum aeration. It is bulbous with a narrow neck and can be used for several reasons:

These decanters are used to serve red wine, particularly in upmarket restaurants. It is primarily mature red wines with a sediment that benefit from decanting. However, red wines with a fine bouquet can lose their bouquet through contact with oxygen. It is therefore important to select the wine to be decanted carefully.

The carafes from the Italian glass manufacturer Bormioli are among our collection's favorite pieces. In addition to carafes, this traditional brand also produces high-quality drinking glasses, preserving jars and even flacons for perfumery. An in-house development team is constantly researching the further development of the products. A special opal glass is used to manufacture the carafes. A special material composition produces a very white and clear glass as a symbol of purity and hygiene. For this reason, Bormioli water carafes are particularly suitable for the catering trade. They have a high-quality appearance, are robust and can therefore withstand intensive use. What's more, the manufacturer's glass jugs can even be washed in an industrial dishwasher.

All carafes in our online store are transparent glass carafes. The advantages are obvious. In a glass container, guests can see at a glance which drink is in the jug. Service staff can also see in good time when drinks need to be refilled. Glass is a hygienic and tasteless material. This means that the taste of the drink in the jug remains unaltered. Finally, a glass water carafe also looks good. Carefully selected, it becomes a stylish part of the table decoration.

We offer water carafes and water jugs in various sizes. The optimum size of carafe depends on the area of use. Many carafes have a capacity of one liter. This means that a water bottle with a standard one-liter capacity can be easily filled into the container. Some glass carafes are deliberately designed to be slightly larger if they are to be filled with ice cubes or pieces of lemon, for example. Wine jugs, on the other hand, are standardized differently. They usually have a capacity of 50 cl or 500 ml.

Are you looking for beautiful water carafes, a decanter or water jug that will add a touch of quality to your table setting? Then browse through our hand-picked selection of carafes in various designs. We offer carafes of the highest catering quality from renowned manufacturers. Our service team will be happy to help you with your selection.

As we have most products directly in stock, we guarantee short delivery times for your order. Commercial customers receive special conditions from us.