Bodum Pavina 12-Ounce Double-Wall Thermo Glasses (Cooler/Beer), Set of 2
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Bodum Pavina 12-Ounce Double-Wall Thermo Glasses (Cooler/Beer), Set of 2
Customer Review: Just My Cup of Tea
Summary: 5 Stars
Actually, I should say "my cup of coffee," because that's what I pourinto these luminescent, doubled walls cups, but that expression has not found its way into the lexicon. Besides, these glasses/cups don't have the "coffee feeling" of the Bodum mugs (for example, the Bodum latte cups) which also feature a handle.
BREAKAGE--Not Yet a Problem.
However, because of numerous (and vociferous) complaints about how easily Bodum coffee glasses break, I chose these. My housemate here (i.e., spouse) has used these for well over a year, with nary a crack or unsightly buildup through the tiny hole at the bottom of these blown-glass Bodums. (HInt: Dry them after washing, and you should probably avoid the following: Dropping ice into them, using a metal spoon, washing in the dishwasher. Bodum makes all or most of these suggestions in a tiny pamphlet inside the box.) You may also wish to purchase these locally (sorry Amazon), rather than having them shipped. Then again, it may be that the 9-ounce Pavinas have a stronger, more fracture-resistant design than other Bodums. My spouse also reports that these glasses have been microwaved safely. (I've only had mine a few days, so have been unable to verify this independently, but I trust her.)
INSULATION. This is where Bodum meets and beats expectations. Hot coffee and tea don't lose their heat when they hit the glass, and they maintain their heat exceptionally well. There's just no comparison to ceramic-ware. You'll be very pleasantly surprised by the superior insulation of both hot and cold drinks. Bodum recommends heating the glass with hot water for optimal performance, but sometimes I don't want to go to the trouble, and it doesn't seem necessary.
APPEARANCE AND PRACTICALITY. The glass hss a beautiful, almost crystal like look, is lightweight without feeling like it's about to fly out of your hand, rests evenly on flat surfaces, and handwashes easily. The double glass wall impart that nifty look of suspended liquid.
There's no handle--that may be a downside to some. The curved, untextured exterior may increase the liklihood of dropping and slippage, but perhaps not ore than any other curved glass or cup. Other than that, it fits well in the hand. The Pavina only holds 9 ounces, so those wanting long, satisfying gulps of coffee may prefer the larger coffee cups (with the disadvantages noted below). The somewhat smaller size makes storage more convenient.
SUMMARY. While individual experiences will differ, I hope these comments and suggestions will balance out some of the negative reviews. These are simply the most convenient, safest (compared to coffee hot plates), and perhaps prettiest vessels for maintaining temperature. They also seem a better value than some of the other Bodum glassware. I'm enjoying my coffee much more now (one cup is at home, one at work), actually drink less of it (because I don't keep pouring "warm-ups"), and enjoy the looks and convenience. I toast these particular cups with a hearty and hot "Bodum's up!" (Bad puns should not temper your evaluation of the product).
Customer Review: Beautiful and cheap....but be careful with them..
Summary: 4 Stars
I will make this simple. The glassware has so far been able to hand water with ice, and scalding hot espresso. I cannot feel the temperature on the outside of the class. It has only fogged slightly on the inside.
I have not had any leaks like some people. Only downside is it feels very thing, and I can see it breaking in the future. I have held wine glasses that were not as thin and fragile feeling as these. But it is something EVERY person has said in the reviews, and I would only suggest being very careful with these.
Pro: Beautiful, cheap, and sophisticated
Con: It feels very fragile, and I don't want to break it.
Customer Review: insulated glasses
Summary: 1 Stars
the glasses were beautiful and I really wanted to keep them . When I used one of the glasses and washed it by hand in hot soapy water , I rinsed it and started to dry it and there was soapy water in between the double wall of the insulated glass!Customer Review: These are great for adults.
Summary: 5 Stars
I really like these glasses and I'm ordering 2-at-a-time until I have a set of 12. These are great birthday and Christmas gift suggestions when family asks what I would like to have.
Granted, I do take very good care of the things that I own. I troubles me greatly to break something that I have purchased. Admittedly, I have not dropped ice cubes into these glasses, but I have scooped ice into them, gently; however, I did knock one into the sink from the counter-top and I held my breath.... it didn't break. *whew*
Buy them, enjoy them. They'll last you a long time if you use a little TLC.
Customer Review: pretty good
Summary: 4 Stars
These glasses work very well - there is no condensation regardless how cold the drink is
I was disappointed that the glass feels cold when you pick it up - I had expected the glass to insulate a bit better
It also feels lighter than I expected because it's made of two thin layers of glass - I prefer heavier glasses
We are careful when dropping ice cubes into the glasses and to not put them touching other dishes in the dishwasher, and so far neither of them has broken