A carafe () is a glass container with a flared lip used for serving liquids, especially wine and coffee. Unlike the related
decanter
A decanter is a vessel that is used to hold the decantation of a liquid (such as wine) which may contain sediment. Decanters, which have a varied shape and design, have been traditionally made from glass or crystal. Their volume is usually equiv ...
, carafes generally do not include stoppers. Coffee pots included in
coffee makers are also referred to as ''carafes'' in American English.
Etymology
It is used as carafe in French, derived from carrafa in Arabic, from Persian qarraba which is a big flagon for wine or other liquids.
Usage
In France, carafes are commonly used to serve water.
To order a ''carafe d'eau'' ("carafe of water") is to request to be served free
tap water
Tap water (also known as running water, piped water or municipal water) is water supplied through a Tap (valve), tap, a water dispenser valve. In many countries, tap water usually has the quality of drinking water. Tap water is commonly used f ...
rather than
bottled water
Bottled water is drinking water (e.g., Water well, well water, distilled water, Reverse osmosis, reverse osmosis water, mineral water, or Spring (hydrology), spring water) packaged in Plastic bottle, plastic or Glass bottle, glass water bott ...
at a cost. In Greece, in
taverna
A taverna (; ) is a small Greek restaurant that serves Greek cuisine. The taverna is an integral part of Greek culture and has become familiar to people from other countries who visit Greece, as well as through the establishment of tavernes ...
s or similar establishments, carafes are normally used to serve draught wine. Carafes are also used to serve coffee; these carafes come in glass or thermal variants used for certain purposes, such as storing larger amounts of coffee without affecting the flavour or keeping the coffee warm for extended periods.
See also
*
Wine accessory
Wine accessories are things that may be used in the storage or serving of wine. Wine accessories include many items such as wine glasses, corkscrews, and wine racks.
Glasses
Wine glasses are a type of glass stemware that are used to drink and t ...
*
Wine tasting
Wine tasting is the sensory examination and evaluation of wine. While the practice of wine tasting is as ancient as its production, a more formalized methodology has slowly become established from the 14th century onward. Modern, professional w ...
References
External links
*
Kitchenware
Liquid containers
Wine accessories
Vessels
{{word-stub