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A good set of basic drinking glasses is an essential kitchen staple, especially in the summer months. Here's our latest roundup:

Above:  Jasper Morrison Glass Family Set for Alessi; starts at $7 for the water glass at Unica Home.

Above: Iittala's Kartio tumbler, a classic by Finnish designer Kaj Franck, is available in two sizes: the 7-ounce Kartio Tumbler is $20 a pair and the 13-ounce Kartio Tumbler is $26 a pair at ZincDetails.  Available in clear or light blue.

Above: A French classic, the Picardie Glass from DWR. Highly durable, the glasses come in a set of six for $25 (for both the large and the small size).

Above: Vaken glass from Ikea, pack of four for $3.99.

Above: Dosa Tumbler from designer Christina Kim; $4.25 each from OK.

Above: Glass Tumblers; set of six large size glasses for $45 at DWR.

Above: Gio Clear Glass Tumbler, small size is $4, large size is $4.50 from Conran.

Above: PB Classic Barware is made in the Netherlands from soda-lime glass; $24 for a set of six from Pottery Barn.

Above: The Aqua Tall Glass is made from recycled wine bottles; $19 for a set of two at Heath Ceramics.

Above: Hadley All-Purpose Glasses from Martha Stewart for Macy's; $19.99 for a set of four.

Above: At a whopping $57 per glass, this does not fall under the "basic"  category, but we love the design of the t.e. water glass by Dutch-born Aldo Bakker. The mouthblown glass is made from borosilicate (the material used for test tubes and beakers). Available from Rose and Radish.