Yes. Solid olive wood goblets are fine for wine, water, and other cold drinks. Rinse them after use, hand wash them, and keep hot drinks and the dishwasher away from them. ArtisRaw makes a set of 2 olive wood goblets by hand in Tunisia and ships it to the United States.
Short answer: Use olive wood goblets for wine, water, or juice at room temperature or cold. Do not use them for hot drinks, do not leave liquid in them overnight, and do not put them in the dishwasher. Shop the set of 2 goblets.
Can you drink wine from a wooden goblet?
Yes. Wine has been served in wooden cups for a long time. A goblet turned from solid olive wood holds wine for a meal without trouble. The wood can take on a little color from red wine over time. That is normal for a natural cup, and it is part of how the piece ages.
Rinse the goblet soon after the meal. Wine left in the cup overnight is what stains it and dries the wood.
What drinks should you not put in an olive wood goblet?
- Hot drinks — coffee, tea, or mulled wine. Heat dries the wood and can crack it.
- Anything left overnight — empty and rinse the goblet after use.
- The dishwasher — heat and long soaking damage solid wood.
How do you clean and care for olive wood goblets?
Rinse with warm water and a drop of mild soap. Dry inside and out with a towel, then let the goblet stand upright to air dry. When the wood looks pale or dry, rub on a thin coat of food-safe mineral oil, let it sit, and wipe off the extra. Let it dry fully before the next use.
The full routine is in how to care for olive wood.
Which ArtisRaw goblet should you buy?
Buy the set of 2 olive wood goblets for wine at home or a gift for a couple. Buy the chalice and paten set when you want one cup with its own small plate. For more cups and tumblers, see olive wood drinkware.
Is a set of 2 goblets a good gift?
Yes, for a wedding, an anniversary, or a housewarming. Each goblet has its own grain, so the two are a pair but not identical. If the person plays chess, the olive wood chess set with a rustic board is another gift people order from ArtisRaw. A wider gift list is in which handmade olive wood gift to buy.
Questions people ask before they buy
Does red wine stain the wood?
It can darken the inside a little over time. Rinsing soon after use keeps the color even.
Will the goblet crack?
Not with normal use. Heat, the dishwasher, and liquid left in the cup for a long time are what crack wood. Oil it when it looks dry.
Where is it made, and where does it ship?
ArtisRaw makes the goblets in Tunisia and ships them to the United States. The price and delivery time are on the product page. The store is artisraw.com.
