tronco 20 oz Glass Tumbler Glass Water Bottle Straw
$14.39
$25.18
Updated 6/10/20 for clarity and better info. I purchased a single tumbler with the bamboo lid.This is exactly what I was looking for. I’m packing my own water into the office now in larger silicone-wrapped glass water bottles. I poor water from those into this tumbler.As a tumbler it’s easier to drink from than the larger bottles. I can put it in my bag without worrying about it cracking due to the protective silicone wrapping. And it’s easier to wash than the water bottles. This reduces my overall time expended on washing, since I end up washing the large cumbersome water bottles less often. Rather, I wash this tumbler with the rest of my dishes at the end of the day.I do not use it as an on-the-go beverage container as I have a different product I prefer for that purpose. It could work well for that though.Regarding the liquids: I use this exclusively for water, so I don’t have experience trying to clean out other stuff, like smoothies, soda, etc. I find it easy to clean because I don’t have to scrub it, just get it soapy. If I was using it for smoothies, I’d invest in a bottle brush to be able to scrub out the bottom. I wash by hand, and it’s difficult to reach the bottom of this tumbler (though not impossible).Regarding the straw: I don’t use the straw and never intended to. I’m trying to avoid plastic. I’m more okay with silicone, especially on the outside to protect glass products like this. The hole in the lid is big enough to accommodate your own straw. I’d probably replace it with a glass straw if I needed a straw. The straw I received with the product seemed fine to me in general. Slightly wider in diameter than a normal drinking straw. (The straw doesn’t have a ring to keep it inside the cup like I originally thought.)Regarding the lid: I like the quality of the bamboo a lot. It’s well-crafted, smooth, and pleasant to touch. Also, they did a good job with the silicone fittings, so that the lid forms a good seal and doesn’t look silly when you fit it on (I’ve bought other products that did *not* get this right–it can go a long way toward aesthetics.)Since I don’t use this as an on-the-go water bottle, I only tend to put on the lid when the tumbler’s mostly dry. It seems possible for the lid to mold if you leave it sealed with liquid in it for long periods. It is basically wood, after all, and wet wood can mold. If you want to use it this way, I recommend that you regularly wash the lid in soapy water and air it out so it doesn’t stay moist too long. Don’t run it in the dishwasher. And mineral oil can help the bamboo to last longer. The quality is good enough that it’s worth it if you care about having a lid. If you don’t want the mold risk at all, you’ll want the metal lid version, or something with a silicone or plastic lid.Month update: I’ve now had this product for a month, and I intend to buy at least one more. I’ll surely try to replace it if it ever wears out on me. It works really well as a bedside glass of water for me. Because it’s a cylinder shape, it’s doesn’t knock over in the dark as easily as a traditionally shaped drinking glass. Even if it falls, it’s unlikely to shatter with the protective silicone. It feels like an important part of my routine now; I don’t feel I could do without it.Finally, the best part: There’s no plastic that comes in contact with my water now. I fill up a few glass 5 gallon jugs at a local place. A jug sits atop a ceramic water dispenser with a stainless steel spigot that has silicone grommets. I’ve a glass pitcher in the fridge for chilled water. Another pitcher in the bedroom for late night hydration. It took some work, but it was worth doing!If you’re interested in how I got there: Water jug: 5-Gallon Glass Jug Stainless Steel Spigot I haven’t found the perfect water crock yet; the one I got leaks more water than I’d like. If I find the *one* I’ll update it here. This is *not* the one I purchased, but you’re looking for something like this. Primo is a popular brand–theirs may be good.Edit: I ended up buying the linked Primo brand and it works well.
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