iSi Basics Flex-it Measuring Cups, Set of 3

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Product Features

• Microwave and Dishwasher Safe
• Heat Resistant up to 490 Degrees F.
• Pours liquid precisely with no spills
• Smooth inside, textured outside
• Set includes 3 measuring cups. 1 cup, 2 cup and 4 cup capacity.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.8 x 4.8 x 6.8 inches ; 1.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001CDBBY8
• Item model number: B25300
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,574 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #45 in Kitchen & Dining > Kitchen Utensils & Gadgets > Measuring Tools & Scales > Cups

Product Description

This iSi Flex-it Measuring Cup Set has the flexiblility that gives you total control. The body is firmly flexible and has an outside which is textured for a secure grip and the inside is smooth for easy pouring. Pours liquids precisely with no spills!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

37 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Inaccurate Measures, February 1, 2009

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J. M Tudor (Little Rock, AR USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: iSi Basics Flex-it Measuring Cups, Set of 3 (Kitchen)

I loved these for all the right reasons at first. What you see is what you get and quality of craftmanship seems high. However, after using them for a couple of months I have compared the measurements to my standard glass measuring cups and found that they are off significantly. To make sure I had some Kitchen Aid measuring cups, one that has combined measurements for both dry and liquid volumes. The smallest of the three in this set ("1 cup") said I had halfway between 2/3 and 3/4 cup of water. The KitchenAid and glass measuring cups both said I had exactly 2/3 cup.

This is significant for bakers, cooks, etc. who are relying on accurate measurements in the kitchen. If you wonder why your bread isn't baking right, or your cakes aren't moist enough, and you are using these cups, double check the measurement.

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Interesting idea. Basic flaw., August 8, 2009

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Aleta (San Jose, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: iSi Basics Flex-it Measuring Cups, Set of 3 (Kitchen)

I bought the one-cup version. It's accurate, and the non-breakable, microwavable, and heat-resist material is great. In this larger version, the soft-sides could be useful in creating a narrow pouring spout. Extra height above the 4-cup line makes it easy to mix ingredients or handle cup without spilling.

HOWEVER, if you look closely at the picture, you'll see that for each cup, some measurement points don't have printed lines. (In the one-cup measure, these are the 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, and 1-cup lines; in the larger measures, the 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-cup lines.) Instead, they are simply fine ridges running around the inside of the cup. These become invisible when measuring liquids and very faint when measuring powders. How did this ever get past the design stage!? I've tried to make more noticeable marks on mine, but it's difficult to create ones that are sufficiently thin, accurately positioned, and permanent.

Also, ounces aren't marked.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I adore these. Love them., September 16, 2009

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J. Cribley "*j" (Houston, Tx) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: iSi Basics Flex-it Measuring Cups, Set of 3 (Kitchen)

I have owned these for several months, and I recommend them to anyone who comes into my kitchen. After reading some of these reviews I went home and compared the measures to my old Pyrex cups. My tests showed no differences. I compared them to my silicone pop out cups (don't remember the brand) and couldn't tell any difference there really. It was subtle, like the difference between leveling a measuring cup and not.

In fact that is only feature these are missing! You can't really *level* off the cup if that wasn't obvious. This is the only reason I still have my other pop out cups.

Things I love about these, a list:
* They stack inside themselves and store easily.
* Lightweight and won't break
* You can heat them up. I melt chocolate in mine all the time. Used one
* Makes pouring so easy because you can reshape it in so many ways while pouring.