Customer Reviews

Smart Planet EC-7 Eco 12-Ounce Double Wall Thermal Coffee Cup

5 star:		(13)
4 star:		(15)
3 star:		(10)
2 star:		(11)
1 star:		(24)

 

 

Though both products are marketed by the same company, this version is a cheap knockoff of the classy "DCI I Am Not a Paper Cup". Though it initially appears similar, there are easily visible differences. The lid does not have the indentation that makes it more comfortable for your upper lip. On both the Eco Coffee Cups that I received, there are visible defects in the surface. More importantly, this double-walled cup does not have a safety pressure outlet on the bottom, as does "I Am Not a Paper Cup". This would theoretically increase the risk of cracking if you micro-waved contents to a high temperature, as the heated air has no place to expand into. Lid fit is looser than Not a Paper Cup, though I haven't experienced actual leaking. Finally, using a measuring cup, my two cups hold 11 oz., not the advertised 12 oz.

Bottom line: The original item, I Am Not a Paper Cup, is a classy and durable item. It costs a few bucks more. The difference between Eco Cup and the original is clearly an example of "you get what you pay for".

Strengths:

-it looks just like a disposable cup from far away.

-it does not leak

-the sleeve keeps the outside of the cup cool

-everything is dishwasher safe.

Weakness:

-it is pretty heavy

-it holds about 8oz of coffee, but from the outside it looks like it could hold more

Overall I really like the cup because it is so easy. I don't mind the weight and it holds enough coffee for me. Definetly worth the money.

This cup looks like a disposable cup with a lid and sleeve. The sleeve is not like in the picture but is just brown with large bumps. It is ok at keeping coffee warm. Not like a nice vacuum stainless steel cup, but ok. It holds just barely 12 oz. My keurig on the 12 oz. setting fills it to the brim with no room left for cream. I like that it is dishwasher safe. My other travel mugs get full of water in between the layers. I only wish it were spill proof.

I thought it loked really cute and the flexible top was a huge bonus, but once I actually started using it I realized how badly it leaks. Seriously, coffee was pouring out onto my sweater.

This $10 coffee cup ruined my $50 sweater!

Even if it didn't leak, the silicone top smells really stange and completely ruins the coffee.

This cup looks nice and keeps the coffee hot for a little while. The cover is too loose and coffee drips all over your clothes whenever you try to drink from it. Not good for use in the car. Better at home where you have a towel to wipe up the coffee. I would never buy another one.

The lid does not snap on tightly at all. I drink tea each morning on my drive into work, and by the time I got to work I noticed all sorts of stains on my shirt from where this cup leaked. The lid is awful. Don't buy this product.

Well, I got one use out of this cup and my tea got cold surprisingly fast. Though it said it was dishwasher safe, one run through the wash on the top shelf was enough to destroy it. I was very disappointed this morning when I discovered the crack in the bottom of the cup. It is now useless.

What a waste of money!

ETA: I took it back to Walgreens and they gave me a new one. This one is still intact, but I must admit I wish it held more. It also has poor insulation. My tea doesn't stay warm for very long. This is good because the cup kind of burns my hand when I carry hot tea in it to and fro. Still, I'll bump it up to two stars for staying intact. It's good to keep around the office.

ETA: I take it back. I ran the new one through the dishwasher 3 or 4 times and it suffered the same fate. This things CANNOT handle the dishwasher, not even the top shelf. Forget about it.

I originally ordered this product because my father had received one as a gift. However, the lid on our cup does not seal or stay on well. My husband has spilled coffee all down himself a few times and now gave up on using the cup with the lid. I am very disappointed in the product's performance.

First impression is that it looks good. The concept is brilliant too,

and the market is there. But couldn't they have used a pyrex type of glass or

or thin walled heat tempered glass to make it more appealing and light weight? The

rim of the cup against my lips feels too thick. I thought it was porcelain

lightweight instead of ceramic heavyweight. It has a chalky feeling on

the outside. The cup is way too heavy and too thick,

and that seems to take away from the fun.

But I love the idea and will give it as a unique gift rather than use it myself.

I absolutely enjoy this product and everything about it! The thing that was most important to me when I was researching similar products was the fact that this one is made out of ceramic material rather than plastic. Somehow putting hot drinks into a plastic container just never seemed quite right with me, and now with all of the BPH scares, it seems that ceramics are the way to go. It functions well, I haven't had any problems with the lid coming off or anything like that. Just stick it in the microwave an go! Awesome product, sold and shipped in completely recyclable material. Nothing short or awesome.