Strahl: Truly Elegant Beverageware That Stands Up to The Rigors of Foodservice

Strahl has wine glasses, both stemmed and stemless, stackable tumblers, and a great line of cocktails and beer glasses – all very elegant….AND very durable. The world of hospitality tabletop has lots of great brands and products and the idea of a great glassware line that’s not really glassware is not something that is “top of mind” for many tabletop enthusiasts. Well, TabletopJournal visited the Strahl beverageware booth at the NRA Show and you can count us among the converted. After evesdropping on an impressive sales presentation to a group of Mexican hoteliers, we became believers in a material – polycarbonate – and its ability to be both incredibly elegant….and, incredibly durable.

In the presentation we listened in on, the regional salesperson for Strahl emphasized the following Strahl product attributes:

Versatility
Strahl makes stylish entertaining possible, anywhere. All of the elegant designs can be used in both the refrigerator and freezer. Perfect for chilling pitchers and glasses or storing pre-made nibbles and desserts. Its superior insulation properties keep beverages at optimal drinking temperature for longer.

Dishwasher Safe
Strahl products can be cleaned in both residential and commercial ware washing systems and withstand high temperature sanitising cycles with ease. Safe to clean in both top and bottom residential washing racks.

Strength
Proudly serve your guests with crystal-like beverageware without the worry of breakage. Strahl beverageware does not shatter, reducing any liability by eliminating exposure to broken glass, making it an ideal and extremely safe alternative to glass. The longer than glass life span also reduces reorder frequency saving dollars not only on costs but ordering, receiving in, and preparing glasses for use. To demonstrate its strength, the salesperson actually laid the Strahl highball glass on its side …. and then stepped on the glass, applying the full force of his 6′ 200# body to the Strahl tumbler! No scratches….no disfigurement…..no cracking………no anything!

Elegance
Strahl is made of a high quality polycarbonate, a remarkable material with the weight, clarity and elegance of glass. All Strahl products undergo a unique hand finishing, post mold process which helps extend the lifespan and durability of the products.

Strahl’s newest product is a stackable line “CapellaStack” that has been designed specifically for the hospitality industry with its space saving, lightweight/portable design. Coming in 5 sizes, including the popular 16 oz. tall tumbler, CapellaStack is perfect for outdoor patios, pool areas, rooftop bars and anywhere that breakage might be of concern. Now, you don’t have to sacrifice elegance…..you CAN have it all!

Strahl is not “glassware” but BEVERAGEWARE, made from high grade polycarbonate. This New Zealand-based company has solved the the problem of having a look every bit as elegant as a fine crystal or glassware product, but with all the durability of a high break-resistent (to me…it’s unbreakable….but I’m sure there are lawyers somewhere who won’t allow them to say that) plastic-type drinkware line. Strahl also has a great range of accessories such as pitchers, serving bowls, ice buckets, and more.

To view the entire range of Strahl beverageware, go here:   http://strahl.clickclack.com/