Set of 6 Linea Ribbed Drinking Glasses

Fine vertical ribbing runs from base to rim on every glass in this set of six, catching the light and giving whatever you pour a soft, rippled look; water at breakfast, juice with lunch, an iced coffee in the afternoon, something longer once the evening arrives. The texture isn't only decorative: the raised lines give your fingers something to hold on to when hands or glasses are wet. Two sizes are available. The 300ml tumbler stands 9.5cm tall and 7.5cm wide, the everyday shape for water, juice, wine and spirits. The 450ml highball measures 13cm by 8cm and leaves proper room for ice, which makes it the one to reach for with iced lattes, smoothies and cocktails.

The base of each glass tapers gently so they nest inside one another, meaning all six live on a single cupboard shelf rather than spreading across it. Clear glass holds on to nothing; no flavours, no odours, no coffee staining; so yesterday's drink never turns up in today's. They're BPA free and dishwasher safe, so they can go straight in after a dinner and come out ready for the morning. Arriving as a matched set of six, they make an easy housewarming, wedding or Christmas gift, and the plain clear finish settles just as naturally into a pared-back kitchen as a warmer, more traditional one.