Bodum double wall glasses
Even before I started my career in the world of wine, coffee and tea, one of my favorite brands was Bodum. I love the innovative designs, the look, the feel and the unique “European character” of all of their products. They are just cool and stylish at the same time. I write extensively (some might say ad nauseam) about function that follows form and its importance in crystal wine glasses, coffee makers, crystal jugs, kitchen utensils, essentially anything related to fine consumables. This is why I was so intrigued when I discovered Bodum double-walled glasses.
Borosilicate glass vs. Traditional glass
Borosilicate glass has been around for a long time, since the late 19th century. It was developed by a German glazier named Otto Schott. Normal glass is made up of quartz, sodium carbonate, and calcium carbonate and is called “soda lime” glass. Borosilicate glass adds boron to the mix. The result is a glass that is strong, heat resistant and lighter than traditional glass. Borosilicate glass is widely used in chemical laboratories (medical grade glass) for its resistance to heat and chemicals. With these properties in mind, the skilled Bodum designers developed their state-of-the-art double-walled glasses.
The benefits of double-walled glasses
As well as looking great on the bar or table, Bodum’s Insulated Glassware / Cookware is highly functional. It can serve hot or cold food or drinks and keeps them, hot or cold, longer than their non-double-walled counterparts. Another great feature is that they are resistant to breakage and scratches and can withstand changes in temperature that can cause normal glass to crack or break. The icing on the proverbial cake is that Bodum Double Wall Tumblers are dishwasher and microwave safe. I don’t usually advocate washing certain glassware and high-end crystal stemware in the dishwasher, even if a company says it can. It’s probably more a testament to my frugality than the aesthetics of the glasses; If I spend a significant amount of money on a fine wine glass, I’m not going to risk it moving or hitting something else on the machine. That being said, I feel very confident saying that it’s okay to put Bodum’s double-walled glasses in the dishwasher. I’ve seen glasses go through the dishwasher over and over again, and they haven’t gotten a bit cloudy.
Types of Bodum glasses
Bodum has a large number of double-walled glasses, an ideal type for any beverage you want to have. Plain water glasses, beer glasses, coffee mugs, espresso shot glasses, highball glasses … if it’s drinkable, you can serve it in a Bodum double-walled glass.
So there you have it. If you want durable, functional and attractive kitchen or beverage utensils, the Bodum Double Wall line is the way to go.
Health!