| 摘要 |
A drinking vessel is disclosed which channels aromatic vapors of the beverage to the nose of the drinker. The vessel has a generally barrel-shaped body which has a bottom, a belly and a top, along with a front and back. An opening at the top of the body extends upwardly along a plane from the front of the body to the back of the body at an angle α. The diameter of the belly is greater than the diameter of the vessel at its bottom or at the opening of the body. When provided with a handle, the vessel serves as a coffee cup. Made of glass without a handle it serves as a spirits glass. When provided with a stem it serves as a wine glass. |
