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notNeutral Vero Cortado Glass 4.25oz - Available in 6 Colors
Description
The Perfect Cortado Glass: Modern Design Meets Coffee Excellence
Featuring crisp faceted angles that offer a modern look, the notNeutral Vero Cortado Glass completes any coffee bar. Serve and enjoy cortados in a glass with substantial heft and a satisfying hold. This 4.25oz (125ml) colored glass is also perfect for iced coffee, fresh cold-pressed juice, or your favorite drink served neat. Available in six stunning colors, this versatile glass brings professional café quality to your home while doubling as the ideal whiskey glass for tasting spirits.
Why Choose the Vero Cortado Glass?
The Ideal Cortado Vessel
The 4.25oz (125ml) capacity is perfectly sized for traditional cortados (4oz espresso + milk) with just enough room for latte art. A cortado is larger than a macchiato but smaller than a cappuccino, and this glass hits that sweet spot exactly. The size also works beautifully for flat whites, macchiatos, and other small espresso-based drinks.
Designed for Latte Art in Glass
notNeutral addressed the challenge of pouring latte art in a traditional rocks glass by modeling the interior curve after their award-winning Lino cappuccino cup. This interior shape that professional baristas know and love makes latte art easy and beautiful in glass form - something most rocks glasses can't achieve. The curved interior ensures milk flows smoothly and creates beautiful patterns.
Heavy, Satisfying Weight
The solid glass construction provides impressive heft (approximately 250g) that feels substantial and premium in hand. This weight communicates quality, provides stability to prevent tipping, and makes the drinking experience more enjoyable. It's the difference between ordinary glassware and something truly special.
Exaggerated Facets for Modern Look
The crisp faceted angles create a contemporary geometric aesthetic that catches light beautifully. These exaggerated facets provide a secure, comfortable grip while adding visual interest from every angle. The facets make these glasses as much about design as function - they're conversation pieces that elevate your coffee bar or home bar.
Versatile Beyond Cortados
While designed as the perfect cortado glass, the 4.25oz size makes it ideal for:
- Cortados (4oz espresso + milk)
- Macchiatos (espresso + dash of foam)
- Flat whites (small double shot + milk)
- Bourbon tasting - perfect size for sampling
- Small cocktails (old fashioneds, sazeracs)
- Iced coffee over ice
- Cold brew concentrate
- Juice shots or small pours
Product Features & Benefits
Solid Colored Glass Throughout
The vibrant colors - whether it's the popular Smoke gray, rich Emerald green, or warm Amber - run through the entire glass, not just a coating. This solid color construction means the beautiful hues won't fade, chip, or wear off over time, maintaining their beauty through years of daily use.
Dishwasher & Microwave Safe
Despite its quality construction and colored glass, the Vero cortado glass is fully dishwasher safe for everyday convenience. It's also microwave safe for reheating beverages. The durable design stands up to commercial café use and busy home kitchens - no special care or hand-washing required.
Perfect Thermal Mass
The thick glass walls provide excellent thermal properties - maintaining ideal coffee temperature while keeping the exterior comfortable to hold. The substantial construction also prevents rapid temperature loss, giving you more time to enjoy your drink at the perfect temperature.
Natural Variations Add Character
Each glass features slight natural variations - including subtle color differences, small bubbles, and rippling effects. These distinctive characteristics aren't flaws; they're part of the artisanal quality that makes each piece unique with its own personality. No two glasses are exactly alike.
Ergonomic Hexagonal Base
The faceted design isn't just beautiful - it's ergonomic. The hexagonal base and thick rounded rim make these glasses very comfortable to hold. Customers consistently note how well these fit in hand and how the facets prevent slipping, even with condensation.
Professional Café Quality
The Vero Cortado is the most popular item in notNeutral's entire glassware collection. Used in specialty coffee shops worldwide, it represents the quality standards that professional baristas demand. Bring true café-level presentation to your home.
Technical Specifications
Dimensions:
- Height: 3 inches (7.6 cm)
- Diameter: 3.5 inches (8.9 cm)
- Volume: 4.25 oz (125ml)
Weight:
- Approximately 250g per glass
- Heavy, substantial feel
- Stable base prevents tipping
- Perfect balance in hand
Material:
- High-quality glass
- Solid colored throughout (not coated)
- Lead-free
- Heavy-weight construction
- Faceted hexagonal design
Care:
- Dishwasher safe (top rack recommended)
- Microwave safe
- Hand wash recommended for longevity
- Durable for daily use
Colors Available:
- Clear (transparent)
- Smoke (gray) - Most Popular
- Emerald (green)
- Ocean Blue (blue)
- Amber (golden brown)
- Amethyst (purple)
Perfect For
Coffee Enthusiasts
- Perfect for cortados (espresso + equal milk)
- Ideal for flat whites and macchiatos
- Latte art optimized interior curve
- Small iced coffee servings
- Cold brew concentrate
- Espresso over ice
Whiskey & Bourbon Lovers
- Perfect size for neat pours (1.5-2oz)
- Ideal for whiskey tasting flights
- Heavy glass feels premium for spirits
- Faceted design enhances presentation
- Most popular use case!
- Great for scotch, bourbon, rye
Cocktail Enthusiasts
- Perfect for old fashioneds
- Ideal for sazeracs and small stirred drinks
- Whiskey cocktails shine in these glasses
- Unique alternative to traditional rocks glasses
- Impressive presentation for guests
Home Baristas
- Professional presentation at home
- Used in specialty cafés worldwide
- Interior curve makes latte art easy
- Heavy quality communicates craftsmanship
- Build a colorful collection
Care & Maintenance
Daily Care:
- Rinse immediately after use
- Hand wash with mild soap for best results
- Dry with soft cloth to prevent spots
- Easy cleanup for coffee and spirits
Dishwasher Use:
- Place on top rack only
- Use regular or gentle cycle
- Avoid high-heat drying (air dry)
- Don't overcrowd to prevent chipping
- Colors remain vibrant
Microwave Use:
- Safe for reheating coffee drinks
- Avoid superheating liquids
- Use caution when removing
- Not typically needed for spirits
Long-Term Care:
- Avoid abrasive scrubbers
- No harsh chemicals or bleach
- Store carefully to prevent chipping
- Keep away from extreme temperature shocks
- Natural variations are normal
Handling Natural Characteristics:
- Small bubbles are quality features
- Color variations add uniqueness
- Slight rippling is artisanal charm
- These features add character
The notNeutral Story
Design-Driven Excellence
notNeutral was founded in 2001 by the award-winning multidisciplinary design firm RIOS. They partner with world-champion baristas to design products that elevate the coffee experience. Every detail is intentional, tested, and refined to meet professional standards.
The Cortado Challenge
Usually served in a traditional rocks glass, a cortado is slightly larger in volume than a macchiato and smaller than a cappuccino. notNeutral's take on the cortado glass addresses a key challenge: how to pour latte art in a rocks glass.
Award-Winning Solution
By modeling the interior curve after their famous Lino cappuccino cup, they created a glass that:
- Maintains the aesthetic of a rocks glass
- Provides the functionality for latte art
- Offers technical improvements for specialty coffee
- Works beautifully for spirits too
This is why the Vero Cortado is the most popular item in their entire collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
The 4.25oz (125ml) capacity is ideal for:
- Cortados (4oz espresso + equal milk) - the namesake!
- Flat whites (small double shot + milk)
- Macchiatos (espresso + foam)
- Whiskey neat (1.5-2oz) - most popular use!
- Bourbon tasting flights
- Small cocktails (old fashioned, sazerac)
- Iced coffee over ice
- Cold brew concentrate
Absolutely! This is what makes the Vero Cortado special. notNeutral modeled the interior curve after their award-winning Lino cappuccino cup, which professional baristas love. This curved interior allows milk to flow beautifully for latte art - something traditional straight-walled rocks glasses can't do. It's why specialty cafés worldwide use these for cortados.
The 4.25oz cortado is the most popular because it's the most versatile size:
- Perfect for cortados (the specialty coffee drink)
- Ideal for whiskey neat (1.5-2oz pours)
- Great for small cocktails
- Not too big, not too small
- Works for both coffee and spirits equally well
It's the goldilocks size that does everything beautifully!
Absolutely! The glasses are sold individually specifically for building custom sets. Popular combinations:
- Pairs: Smoke + Clear, Amber + Smoke
- Trios: Smoke + Amber + Clear (neutral set)
- Quads: Add Emerald or Ocean Blue for color
- Complete Set: All 6 colors for entertaining
Yes! Despite the quality and colors, the Vero glasses are fully dishwasher safe. Place on top rack, use gentle cycle, and air dry for best results. Colors remain vibrant even after repeated washing.
Absolutely! The glass handles temperature changes well:
- Hot: Cortados, flat whites, macchiatos
- Cold: Iced coffee, cold brew, spirits, cocktails
Just avoid extreme shocks (like ice water immediately after boiling).