A beautiful 500ml glass ecothermal carafe, that eclipses the stainless Starbucks types, and does so not just in performance but in looks as well. Packed with usable details, like a strainer, a tough stainless lid, double wall glass construction (hands cool, contents hot), and a tough neoprene carrying bag (from Built in NYC) make this a serious entry into a crowded marketplace.
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SusanMay 9, 2009
I just got one of these and I love it. However, it isn’t exactly “cool” on the hands with hot tea inside, it is definitely not too hot to handle. It carries a large tea (or coffee) and the bag is terrific and can clip onto anything or just be a nice little handle.
Not to mention the form is quite pleasing – definitely nicer than all the Tim Horton’s/Starbuks plastic ones!
SohrabSeptember 28, 2009
I’m gonna have to agree with Susan on all counts…
When I finally got sick of admiring it, I loaded my new Therm-O bottle with ice and water and, after 2 hours, all the ice melted. The outside of the bottle was also very cold. It’s obviously not vacuum sealed which is a disappointment. $40 on a beautiful yet marginally insulated bottle is a bit steep seeing how it doesn’t do much more than a single-walled glass bottle. The double-wall is just a gimmick unless the air in between is evacuated.