- Set of 2 Bodum Assam 20-ounce iced tea glasses
- Mouth-blown of 2 layers of lightweight, durable borosilicate glass
- Keeps drinks insulated; won't form condensation on outside
- Winner of the prestigious European iF Design Award
- Scratch-resistant; dishwasher- and microwave-safe
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At last, an iced tea glass that won't turn your hand to ice. Two walls of clear glass with an air layer in-between not only keep drinks cold--or hot--but prevent condensation from forming on the outside. So, a brisk Long Island tea or steamy Irish coffee feels just right, no matter the temperature. And coasters won't be needed, either.
Winner of the prestigious European iF Design Award, the mouth-blown Assam glass exhibits Bodum's flair for the modern. Each 8-3/4-inch glass rises straight up like a tumbler, then flares at the top to a diameter of 3-3/4 inches. Mouth-blown of borosilicate glass, which is quite a bit thinner yet much more durable than regular glass, the two 20-ounce Assam glasses in this set are safe for both the microwave and dishwasher, resist temperature swings, and resist scratching and dulling. Care should be taken when placing ice cubes in an empty glass, and metal spoons for stirring are discouraged. --Ann Bieri
Editor's Note: Because each glass is mouth-blown, each one may have slight differences in height, thickness, and weight. Bodum recommends using care when placing ice into the glass to avoid fracturing the inner layer. You should also avoid using metal spoons or placing the glass into a crowded dishwasher.
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The Bodum Assam double wall iced tea glass is 20 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. They will not sweat when filled with a cold beverage, so you will not have to use a coaster. 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. This size also makes a nice vase. Bodum’s insulated glassware is made from durable Borosilicate glass. Borosilicate glass is a strong heat-resistant glass traditionally used to make scientific lab glass. Stronger than traditional “soda-lime” glass, borosilicate can be used for everything from drinkware to cookware. Borosilicate glass substitutes boron oxide in place of the soda and lime used in everyday glassware. The boron oxide acts as the glue holding the silicate together. Due to small size of boron particles, the glass is held together tighter, resulting in a stronger, lighter glass. Borosilicate glass doesn’t need to be as thick as traditional glass to be just as strong due to the bonding capability boron oxide. Borosilicate is simply a different type of glass that is resistant to temperature swings and scratching. Because the particles are held together so tightly, borosilicate glass is resistant to temperature swings, In addition to being dishwasher safe borosilicate will not become cloudy over time; you can rest assured that after 1,000 cycles, the glass will be as clear as the day you bought it.
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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
Too Delicate,
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This review is from: Bodum Assam Double-Wall Iced Tea Glasses, Set of 2 (Kitchen)
Lovely and a great concept but FAR too fragile to be practical. This is an ICED tea glass which implies that ice is in the drink, but unless you ever-so-cautiously place each cube into the glass, the inside lining will crack. I've been afraid to take the last sip or two of a drink because if the ice slides to the top for that sip, it will also slide back to the bottom with unfortunate results. Bodum has replaced two of the four sets that I purchased, but I will not buy any more.
20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Break very easily,
By Yaners (Minnesota, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Bodum Assam Double-Wall Iced Tea Glasses, Set of 2 (Kitchen)
I bought 4 of these glasses and all 4 have now broken. All of them had the inside layer of glass crack, shatter, break which is VERY DANGEROUS if you are not paying attention because the glass is paper thin and I hate to think what would happen if it was consumed.
It's too bad because I did love the fact that the glasses didnt sweat, and they held ice for much much longer than regular glassware. However, all 4 of mine broke one by one from the same thing: ice pushing on the glass from the inside. If you pour liquid into the glass first, then put your ice in second, your ice will tend to insta-freeze together. With most glassware, this is no problem since a simple tap on the ice will break this weak bond apart. However, since these glasses are wider on top than most of the lower 75%, a simple tap (I'm talking VERY LIGHT TAP) is enough to exert enough outward pressure on the inner lining of the glass to crack or break it. When it breaks, its very quiet. Your only clue to that there are glass shards in your drink is that the liquid immediately fills the void between the two layers. If I could rate these zero stars I would. Don't waste your money, use a coaster.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great but very easy to break.,
By Connie (albany, ga United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bodum Assam Double-Wall Iced Tea Glasses, Set of 2 (Kitchen)
I bought these for my mother's birthday because she has always liked double walled cups; unfortunately they weren't out of the box 5 minutes before one was broke and what a shame considering the cost!!
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