Luigi Bormioli Duo 13-Ounce Latte/Cappuccino Glasses, Set of 4
Flimsy cups are not worth the price.
I had to return these cups because they arrived with 2 of the cups shattered to bits, despite being well-packed. The reason they shattered is that they are so flimsily made that they are bound to break eventually, most likely sooner than later. At any price this is a shame, but at $30 for 4 cups, it’s an outrage! I returned them for a refund – I definitely would not order a new set.
Beauty vs. Function?
I’ve also owned the Bodum double-walled glasses with the same sad result as this Bormioli cup. I had hoped that a different manufacturer would have come up with a better solution. Although the concept of this cup is highly refined, the function of the cup is undermined by the unacceptable fragility of the item. All in all, not worth the price if the cup can’t even survive ‘white glove’ treatment. I have a Jena glass teapot I’ve owned for more than 20 years, as well as 2 Jena teacups. I don’t know what it will take for these manufacturers to determine that concept without function just won’t make them money. Learn vicariously from my experience and, DON’T PURCHASE THIS PRODUCT.
Buy a mug for your cheap coffee and leave these for the real baristas.
Everyone wanking about these needs to enjoy their muddy water in a mug. Yes you will break these eventually. You will also break your 80 dollar each wine glasses eventually. But if you appreciate a fine coffee, you wont be sad that you bought them. I put allot of effort into making my latte. I have a great grinder, and a manual pump machine that delivers the shots of my dreams. I wouldnt want to drink them in anything less classy then these. They keep the shots as hot as it was when you pulled it for a long time. They enhance the flavor of the latte similarly to how a good wine glass enhances the flavor of wine. If you care about the whole experience of latte making as much as I do, then get these. Get 2 sets, and keep one in the closet for the occasional break. They are light as air and as thin as wine glasses. I LOVE them!!!
