Bodum Assam Double Wall Shot/Espresso Glass
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: BodumBrand: Bodum
Model: 4554-10
Color: Transparent
Product features:
- Set of 2 espresso or shot glasses; 3-ounce capacity each
- Mouth blown, double-walled borosilicate glass construction
- Beverage appears to float inside inner layer of clear glass
- Dishwasher safe; double walls insulate hot or cold beverages
- Winner of European iF Design Award
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Bodum Assam Double Wall Shot/Espresso Glass
Customer Review: A pretty thing made ugly
Summary: 3 Stars
To get straight to the point - these otherwise attractive glasses have an ugly plastic plug in the bottom and bunch of words printed upside down so they are readable when simply sitting on the table.
I was very excited when I ordered these glasses. I have owned a whole slew of other Bodum double walled glasses including about a dozen Bodum Assam 6.5 ounce glasses and reasonably expected these to pretty much be identical but smaller, instead Bodum let me down.
Here's the good:
1) The shape is attractive and I like that Bodum has a whole array of different sized glasses in this same shape.
2) The double walled nature of the glass has some big positives, specifically in that it never gets too hot to the touch and when not pre-heated it doesn't suck all of the temperature out of the espresso at the rate an un-heated standard glass would.
3) It let's you watch the espresso as it's poured and really examine your crema. I'm able to dial in a new coffee blend faster being able to see how the espresso pours and settles in this see-through glass than in a ceramic cup.
4) They seem to be durable
The bad:
1) Unlike all the other Assam glasses I own these have an ugly opaque plastic plug on center of the bottom. My others all have no hole, just a slight dimple off center.
2) Unlike all my other Bodum double walled glasses these have a ton of words on the bottom. A few of my other glasses (four total out of several dozen) have a small Bodum brand logo in the center of the bottom with a very tiny "3" in a circle but otherwise zero markings. The glasses I'm reviewing have the logo off center. In addition it has the words "PCT pat. pend. Registered by Pi-Design AG, Switzerland 3". All of the writing is upside down and around the outer rim purposely making it readable when the glass is sitting on the table even if full. There is so much writing on it that it covers at least two thirds of the glasses circumference.
3) These glasses do suck the heat out of espresso pretty quick. It's not as bad as a non-preheated ceramic cup, but it is far worse than a pre-heated cup. Pre-heating these glasses doesn't help much either, it does help a tiny bit, but not much. How fast does it suck the heat out? This isn't the end of the world for me as I don't sip my morning espresso over the newspaper but instead drink it rather quickly. However I wouldn't use this as a serving glass nor as something to politely sip out of at brunch - it simply gets too cold too quick.
In summary, these glasses really let me down as they aren't the excellent serving vessels I was hoping for. However they are my favorite glasses to use for my morning espresso, which I drink in my bathrobe in the kitchen at 5am...
note: If all new Bodum double walled glasses now have this plug and writing on the bottom please let me know via a comment. That won't change my opinion of these glasses, but it would be worth everyone knowing.
Description of Bodum Assam Double Wall Shot/Espresso Glass
The Bodum Double Wall Assam Shot/Espresso Glasses are 3 ounces in size and can be used for cold or warm beverages. Its unique design is appealing to the eye when filled with your favorite beverage. With its double layer of borosilicate glass it appears as though the liquid is 'floating' within the glass. This size also works nicely for sake and green tea. The double wall creates a thermal effect, helping to keep your cold drinks cold and your hot drinks hot for longer periods of time. These mouth blown glasses are an exciting product for any home, restaurant, and cafe and are a definite conversation piece. The double wall also makes for a nice votive candle holder, eliminating wax spills and the need for a coaster.What's not to love? These handsome glasses combine great looks with insulating temperature control qualities and anti-condensation protection to boot. Keep your espresso piping hot in the morning and your sake cool in the evening with this set of two shot/espresso glasses, each 3 inches tall and holding 3 ounces of your favorite beverages. These glasses, like all Bodum Assam glasses, are hand made and mouth blown, and cleverly feature a two glass walls, trapping air between the walls to provide insulation, keeping hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold. As an added bonus, the dual layers prevent condensation accumulating on the outside of cold drinks and dripping onto your wood tables.
The design is not only functional but adds a striking visual aspect to the containers also: beverages seem to float within the glass due to the double-walled design. Taller than they are wide and featuring a wider top than bottom, the visual appeal is further enhanced because the inner layer has a more tapered profile than the exterior. Made of borosilicate glass, the set is dishwasher safe. The design has won several awards and rave reviews, notably the European iF Design Award. Match with any Bodum Assam glassware, or coordinate with Bodum's other double-walled insulated glassware patterns, Pavina and Canteen. --Jeff Dalto
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