The popular Double Spout Shot Glass from Rhino Coffee Gear has been an industry-favorite for many years, all over the globe. But now it’s time for this much-loved espresso essential to receive a little glow-up! The Rhino Shot Glass will remain as functional as ever, with its handle, double pouring spout and printed measurements, but has seen a change in its material, from soda glass, to borosilicate glass. We have opted for this change to better reflect our commitment to creating quality, safe products that meet the specific needs of the coffee industry.
SO, WHY BOROSILICATE GLASS OVER SODA GLASS?
Soda glass is formed from sodium oxide, silicon dioxide, and calcium oxide (or soda, silica, and lime) and is a popular choice for everyday glassware, as it’s known for its clarity and enhancing the presentation of beverages. While soda glass is great or serving hot or cold beverages, it is not ideal for use in coffee makers and servers used in pour-over brewing methods where the temperature can change quickly. When temperature changes are frequent or sudden, such as when hot water is poured into a cold glass, soda glass products can experience thermal shock, where the glass can crack or break.
In contrast to this, borosilicate glass is made from silica and boric oxide, which creates a glass product that has an extremely high resistance to heat and severe temperature changes. As well as being resistant to cracking and breaking with temperature changes, borosilicate glass is more resistant to chemicals and acids, and the glass surface is smooth and non-porous. This means that it won’t transfer odors and colors, which can compromise the flavor of your brew. These characteristics make borosilicate glass a popular choice for hot coffee brewing methods including syphon brewing, pour over brewing, and espresso brewing.
So, whether you’re pulling single espressos at home before work, or non-stop double shots on a busy coffee bar, you can be confident that the updated Double Spout Shot Glass from Rhino Coffee Gear is a durable, quality product that has been designed to help you serve great coffee.
