Apollo by Saint-Louis
Crystal Icons by Saint-Louis – The Apollo Collection
Royal crystal for the modern table. The "Apollo" crystal glass collection by Saint-Louis is a contemporary reinterpretation of the classic Thistle collection. Designed in 1979, "Apollo" reduces the opulent decor of its historic predecessor to its very essence – the pure elegance and sophistication of cut crystal.
From the festive table to everyday life. Whether for wine, tea, or cocktails, the "Apollo" collection contains the perfect glass for every drink. From a family brunch to a cheerful tea party to a formal dinner, enchant family, friends, and guests with the brilliance of crystal for every occasion.
Flowing Crystal for the Laid Table – Apollo Glassware
As fresh and clear as water. The cuts of the Apollo glasses emphasise the fluid grace of crystal glass. The fine Venetian-style stripe pattern pours over the bowl, swirls in the oval cuts on the bowl's base and streams down the stem in fine waves. Finally, the crystal collects as a refreshing pool in the star-cut base.
The collection includes four wine glasses of different sizes, Champagne flutes and bowls as well as an ornamental jug and a slender wine carafe. The Apollo hock glasses and the Apollo Gold glasses add colour and versatility to the collection.
A Journey Through the World of Tea – The Apollo Tea Collection
Tea is the most widely drunk beverage in the world after water. Saint-Louis has developed the Apollo tea collection in collaboration with the renowned tea sommelier Lydia Gautier to the same standards as tasting glasses for wine and spirits. From British black tea and Indian chai to Chinese oolong and Japanese green tea, the "Apollo" tea collection is suitable for virtually every way of enjoying tea from around the world.
The "Apollo" teapots combine fine Limoges porcelain with pure crystal glass. A large teapot is used for the Western style of preparing tea with tea filters and longer brewing times. A small teapot and a pouring pot follow the Asian customs. Larger quantities of loose tea are poured into the small teapot with a small amount of water and, after a short infusion time, transferred to the pouring pot for serving. In this way, the tea can be infused several times in the small teapot until the tea is completely extracted.
Like tasting glasses for wines and spirits, the tea glasses in the collection are designed for specific types of tea. The tall, narrow glass no. 1 concentrates the volatile aromas of light teas and concentrates them in the nose when drinking. The wider-opened glass no. 2 gives full-bodied teas enough room to develop and unfold. The small No. 4 glass is ideal for small quantities of concentrated tea and regular refilling.
Modern Crystal Glasses for the Bar – Apollo Bar Glasses
No home bar is complete without crystal. End the day in style with the Apollo bar glasses and Apollo Gold bar glasses. The Venetian stripe pattern is beautifully accentuated on the slim highball glasses and compact whiskey tumblers. A cocktail glass and a square carafe round off the bar ensemble.
The hand-blown and hand-cut crystal glass lends weight and texture to spirits and cocktails, contributing significantly to the conscious enjoyment of fine drinks. With its brilliant reflections, the crystal glass adds a sparkle to every spirit – magical moments for all lovers of the good life.
