joogiklaasi

joogiklaasi is a term used in Estonian to refer to a glass or tumbler designed for holding beverages. The word combines joogi, meaning "drink," with klaas, meaning "glass," and is commonly used to describe everyday drinking vessels as well as specialized glasses for particular drinks. Typical joogiklaasid are made from clear, lead-free soda‑lime glass, but variations made from crystal, borosilicate, or even polymer materials are also produced to fit specific applications or durability requirements.

In everyday use, joogiklaasil are found in a variety of shapes and sizes. Straight‑walled tumblers hold water, soft drinks, or juices, while V‑shaped demitasse glasses are used for tea, coffee or espresso. For alcoholic beverages, the term might refer to wine glasses with a stem and a bowl designed to allow the drinker to observe the color and to moderate heat transfer, or to highball and lowball glasses used for mixed drinks. In Estonia and other Nordic and Baltic countries, traditional drinking glasses were often handcrafted from blown glass in local glassworks; modern production relies on automated furnace and blowing techniques.

Design considerations for joogiklaasi include internal capacity, edge thickness for comfort, and surface texture for grip or aesthetic purposes. Isotonic or thermal‑insulated models are found in the market to suit different consumer needs. The term is also used in culinary literature and product catalogs, where it encompasses a broad spectrum of beverage containers, both functional and decorative.