Kitchen Aid Cookware: Bodum Canteen Porcelain Double Wall Cooler, Set of 2 Review

I have only received and used mine for a few days now (keep that in mind). I really like them so far - they have a nice sturdy feel, they are not too big to grip even for smaller adult hands, and the silicone grip on them really fit the hand well and gives you an extra secure feel for keeping this tumbler steady (it is heavier than typical to begin with, and especially after filling with your drink).

I think most anyone would like drinking out of this cup, so I think they'd make great presents for friends (most mens could probably handle the neutral colors).

I can't tell, so far, whether the double wall porcelain really helps to keep drinks hot/cold for longer. I have used the 6 oz. version of this cup with hot tea, and it doesn't *seem* to keep the tea warm for an especially long time. However, they do seem to reduce/prevent condensation on the outside, if your drink is icy cold. This could benefit office worker types who work with lots of paper, etc. The colors can also add a little "flair" to someone's desk-bound workaday life.

I got these Bodum cups mainly because of their silicone/rubber grip. I couldn't find any other glass/porcelain cups with rubber/silicone grips.

I took off one star for their price - they are pricey. But if they hold up well and continue to function down the line as they do right now, then they might warrant 5 stars. I can understand that truly high quality, well-designed, long-lasting consumer products are worth paying 2-5x the price of the competing off-brand/no-brand models. But it seems that a lot of times, "high quality", "precision engineering", "European designed", etc. is just a lot of marketing BS to make a subpar "Made in China" product seem swanky (I've read this about the Sigg "Swiss engineered" Chinese-made water bottles). So, I hope that these Bodum cups continue to please me and have me feeling certain that they're worth their price like 5 years from now.

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Product Description:
Bodum's stylish Canteen collection blends double-wall construction with colorful silicone grips for glasses that work well while looking great. Fashioned from crisp white porcelain, Canteen pieces can hold cold or hot drinks without transferring temperature to the hand. The structure also helps maintain the initial temp of the beverage while preventing condensation, so hands stay comfortable and coasters are unnecessary. Vivid colors and narrow ribbing dress up the silicone grips for a stylish mix-and-match or fully coordinated look on the table.
A handsome go-to piece for everything from café lattes to iced tea, this Canteen cooler features a flared body, a footless base, and a smooth tapered lip. The striking black grip looks great on its own or in combination with the line's brights or neutrals. Packaged in a set of two, the cup stands approximately 8 inches high, holds 11-4/5 ounces, and is safe in the dishwasher. Bodum includes a one-year limited warranty.