Coasters have a historical and useful association with drinking. They are made from different kinds of materials, ranging from wood and glass to plastic and more, to prevent the furniture from getting damaged by water stains. The drinks, especially those with ice in them, can leave stains or water rings on the surface, which can damage precious furniture over time. That’s why it is wise to use coasters underneath a glass of any drink and prevent the condensation from glasses leave any rings behind. 

They have other utilities as well. Coasters are also used at bars or pubs to signal etiquette. For example, keeping a coaster on top of an unfinished drink indicates that you wish to finish the drink, and the staff members should not take away the glass while you are gone for a few minutes. Besides, a drink with a coaster on top of it can also be used to keep a table spot in a busy bar while you have left for a bathroom break. This is also a kind of coaster etiquette that is followed in many drinking circles. However, using this etiquette to keep a drink or table spot unattended past a certain time frame is considered rude. We at Castle Malting advise you not to leave a drink unattended for more than a few minutes. 

So, there you have it. The benefits of using coasters! Not only do they help protect your furniture from stains or water damage over time but also help you communicate through manners in public bars or pubs.