Decanters and Carafes

Sophisticated Beverage Service with Decanters & Carafes

Decanters and carafes are tabletop beverage service supplies for serving and pouring beverages, with a wide base and a narrow neck, improving aeration. The most popular drink presented in decanters and carafes is wine. The unique shape of wine decanters allows it to breathe and improve its flavors and aromas. Capacities range from around 5 to 80 oz (147.87 ml to 2.37 L). Upgrade your dining setting to a high level of sophistication with the exquisite array of tabletop beverage service vessels at Chef's Deal.

What is a Carafe vs Decanter?

A carafe is a simple, often glass container to hold and serve beverages like water, juice, and sometimes wine. It typically has a wide mouth and no handle. Carafes are more about function than form, focusing on practical serving.

A decanter is primarily used for storing and serving wine or spirits. It often features a more elaborate design with a narrower neck and a wide base. Decanters are used to separate sediment from older wines and to aerate wine, enhancing its flavor.

Are Decanters Only for Wine?

Decanters are most commonly associated with wine, especially for aerating and removing sediment. However, they are not exclusively for wine. Decanters can also store and serve spirits like whiskey, brandy, or Scotch. Using decanters for spirits is more about aesthetic presentation and tradition than functional necessity, like wine.