Beer steins — lidded mugs with handles, used for drinking beer — date back to 14th-century Germany. They were originally created for beer drinkers who didn't want flies and other pests to dive ...

Limoges also produced faience earthenware, or fine in-glazed pottery. The heritage of ceramics and decoration was deeply woven into the fabric of the city. Making porcelain is a difficult ...

The drink is served freshly-brewed and hot, in pear-shaped cups made from glass, porcelain, faience or silver. The culture is an essential part of daily life in all layers of society.