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Authentic Irish Coffee Glass – San Francisco Classic 2-Piece Set (Gift Box Collection)

Authentic Irish Coffee Glass – San Francisco Classic 2-Piece Set (Gift Box Collection)

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  • WHY YOU WILL LOVE THEM:  Modeled after the signature glass used at San Francisco’s legendary Buena Vista Cafe, these heat-treated glasses are designed to enhance the experience of enjoying an authentic Irish Coffee at home. 
  • Perfectly Sized & Balanced: Each glass in this Gift Box Set of 2 is designed to showcase the perfect ratio of coffee, whiskey, sugar, and cream, making it easy to replicate the authentic Buena Vista experience at home.  The Buena Vista has been serving its legendary Irish Coffee since 1952, following the original method perfected in Ireland.
  • Authentic Irish Coffee Experience:  Serve the classic Gaelic blend of Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey, rich coffee, and brown sugar, crowned with lightly whipped cream floating effortlessly on top, creating a silky contrast to the bold coffee beneath.
  • Elegant & Functional Design:  Featuring a timeless pedestal foot and curved-flare shape, these glasses elevate presentation while ensuring a comfortable grip for an enjoyable drinking experience.  While it's perfect for cold weather, the refreshing contrast of warm coffee and cool cream makes it a treat any time of year.
  • Perfect Gift for Any Occasion:  If you've ever savored an Irish Coffee at San Francisco’s Buena Vista Cafe, watching the bartenders line up glasses and pour with precision, you'll love bringing the experience home with a set of their signature glasses, perfect for both personal enjoyment and thoughtful gifting.
  • Complete Set for the Perfect Serve:  Each Gift Box includes a set of 2 authentic Irish Coffee glasses, signature beverage coasters, and the original Irish Coffee recipe to recreate the authentic experience at home.
  • Designed for Superior Performance:  Crafted for optimal functionality, each glass measures 5 3/4 inches in height, with a 2 7/8-inch top diameter, 2 3/4-inch base, and a 6-ounce capacity—perfect for Espresso Cocktails, Spiked Hot Chocolate, Hot Toddies, Mulled Wine, and even Dessert Parfaits for elevated presentation.
  • Unconditional 100% Quality and Satisfaction Guarantee:  Since 1997, History Company has specialized in extraordinary products inspired by history and authenticity, where ‘Every Gift Holds a Story,’ and where you are sure to find the perfect item for any occasion.

The One and Only, Genuine, Original Irish Coffee Glass.

In 1952, on one of his frequent trips abroad, San Francisco Chronicle columnist Stanton Delaplane sampled Irish coffee at Shannon Airport west of Dublin. On his return to San Francisco, he spent an evening with Jack Koeppler, then owner of the Buena Vista Cafe, concocting the proper proportions of Irish whisky, coffee, sugar and cream for the drink.

They found a glass with a pedestal foot and curved flare design perfect for the recipe, and by the early 1960s most neighborhood taverns and every North Beach and Fisherman's Wharf restaurant stocked this totemic glass to serve San Francisco's own Irish coffee. Irish Coffee became synonymous with a visit to San Francisco, and now a set of the elegant, 6-ounce, uniquely heat-retaining glasses makes it possible to serve authentic Irish Coffee at home.

Offering a Gift Box Set of 2 Original Irish Coffee Glasses, for keeping or giving.

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