Bodum Pavina Double-Wall Thermo Glasses

    A cup review….really? Yes. Why not, cups are important. Without cups how would you drink things, ok maybe out of your hands, but try pulling a shot of espresso into your hands. “Warning do not attempt, if you do you’re an idiot, and don’t try to sue me, you have been warned“! Plus you wouldn’t want to serve your cappuccino or a nice cup of Assam tea in a paper cup, we are not charbucks or a gas station. Ok enough of that, on to the review. First off, double wall cups do hold heat better, it has to do with the second law of thermodynamics. The short of it is that heat moves to cold. So how does the cup being double walled help? Well there is a pocket of air. In general air doesn’t conduct heat all that well so it takes longer for it to reach the second(or outer )wall. Verses a regular cup which once the hot liquid is in the cup, it begins conduction as the heat moves from the liquid to the cup and eventually your hand or table. By having only air, and a small rim where the two walls meet you slow the cooling. Also, it works in reverse with cold stuff and there will be no sweating of your drink.
    Ok, I think that is enough science for now. The glasses have a good capacity, in this case 8.5oz’s. They also sell a 2oz and all the way up to a 15oz. They make a good glass for espresso because you can clearly see how much crema you got in your shot, and there is enough room for either a cappuccino or latte. Contrary to the way they look they are quite durable. I have had mine for over 2 years and the only damage is the Bodum name on the bottom has worn away, not really a problem. They are light, but they don’t feel cheap. The glasses feel good in the hand(though I cant help but want to try crushing one in my hand). Also the lip is a good shape, and they are easy to drink out of. They sit rather stable, and you would be hard pressed to tip one. One problem is that there is no saucer made by Bodum. The glasses are mouth blown so each is a little different. I have one that is larger and can hold more than the rest. It’s a little warped, nothing to extreme, but it is noticeable. As for the price its not to bad, two for a MSRP of  $24.00, but they can usually be had for $17.00and as low as $12.00. Over all a nice straightforward glass that holds heat quite well.

And the Pros
1.Stable not easy to tip.
2.Easy to clean. They are dishwasher safe, though I wouldn’t.
3.Relatively strong.
4.Microwave safe
5.No sweating.
6.Holds heat very well.

Yup the Cons
1.Each is slightly different.
2.No saucer.
3.They are only sold in a set of two.
4.Could be broken if you use a metal spoon , as the inner wall is thinner.
5.Kinda of pricey.



Amazon Links:
Bodum Pavina Double-Wall Thermo Glasses, Set of 2

Other places to buy:
greatinfusions 

And
Second law of thermodynamics

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