Bormioli Rocco Gelo 2-Piece Glass Pitcher Set with Lids, Red and Green
by Bormioli Rocco
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Bormioli Rocco Gelo 2-Piece Glass Pitcher Set with Lids, Red and Green
Customer Review: Jugs
Summary: 4 Stars
Very pleased with this product as well. Exactly as posted, wonderful in use, great price. just make sure the size is right for you.Customer Review: Review of pitchers
Summary: 4 Stars
Pitchers are a great size. It leaks though when pouring with the lid on.
So I take the lid off. Great for ice tea.
Customer Review: Good glass pitchers
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought these for my boss for his home. I have yet to hear any complaints, so I assume they work well.Customer Review: Comparing to Other Produts: High Quality Thick Glass Made in Italy Space Saving for Fridge Door but Lids Leak and Splatter
Summary: 3 Stars
After years of use the two glass pitchers with soft rubber-type tight fitting lids that I bought at a Pyrex store broke and I searched far and wide for glass pitchers; they are not easy to find in retail stores (and can't find them at the Pyrex stores in 2010).
The first brand I tried was Frigovere (made in Italy) which I found a few months ago at a popular chain gourmet cooking mall store and it was the only one available there. The lids on the Frigovere are loose with wide air space. I was able to find one that seemed tighter than the rest and since I was desperate for a glass pitcher I bought it.
I have also tried a few different no name made in China glass products which break on the second or third use when just putting them down on the counter. Later, a glassblowing artist I know told me that poor glass making procedures or improper processes can cause weak glass that shatters in typical use.
So I was on a quest for another glass pitcher and found the Bormiolo Rocco brand two pack glass pitchers at a local discount retail chain store. They were sealed closed in a box so I couldn't inspect them before buying but they were 50% the price of the Frigovere so I figured I'd give them a try.
Like the Frigovere, the Bormiolo Rocco Gelo also has hard plastic loose-ish fitting lids. I see air space when the lids are on. Even when they are turned to the closed position they leak if tipped to the side or put upside down (contrary to what one reviewer here said). When storing iced coffee in these the act of putting them on the fridge door shelf causes the coffee to spray out of the top and leaves coffee dribbles down the side of my fridge, clear proof that these lids leak.
The pros of the Bormiolo Rocco Gelo pitchers is they are nice and thick and made in Italy so I'm hoping they are higher quality than some of the made in China products I've bought in the past. The glass is thicker on the Bormiolo Rocco Gelo pitchers than the Frigovere pitchers. I note that the thick glass absorbs the cold and helps keep the liquids fresh especially good for milk! However the not-tight fitting lid is an issue for freshness.
These are space-saving pitchers which fit perfectly in my refrigerator door compartment.
One other difference which is a design issue is the Bormiolo Rocco Gelo pitchers have lines on them for style where the Frigovere are flat plain glass (are more utilitarian looking); which you like better depends on your personal taste.
I am still seeking a glass pitcher with a top that is a softer plastic that allows for a tight seal. (Why is this not available on the market? Is this really asking too much?) I may have to resort to buying glass juice bottles with screw top metal lids and using those in order to have a glass container with a tightly sealing lid to keep refrigerator odors from entering the stored liquid or to help keep milk fresh longer. However that's not as nice looking for the table as a proper pitcher.
This is hard to rate, I give 5 stars = I Love It for the glass's high quality and the nice thickness and 1 star = I Hate It for the lid, that averages to 3 = It's Okay.
Customer Review: 1 in 2 break
Summary: 3 Stars
So Amazon deleted my original review ... I guess because they sent me a new set (but I'm a bit annoyed that it was deleted anyway.)
- First set was shipped with TWO shipping boxes, plenty of padding and one Manufacturer box. One pitcher was broken. Filled out the return info, printed out the shipping label and then Amazon told me to dispose of the glass instead so I kept the one unbroken.
- Second set was shipped with one shipping box, plenty of padding and the Manufacturer box. One broken pitcher one unbroken pitcher.
So now I have the set of 2 I ordered.
As I had mentioned previously, I think it's a problem with the Manufacturer's packaging since they only put a thin piece of cardboard between the two pitcher's. Two glass pitchers, a little bit of wiggle room and they hit against each other breaking at least one during shipping each time.
I have been really happy with the pitcher I've been using for the last few days.
- It is really thick glass and a great shape and size for the fridge.
- Might be better for a 1-3 person household since each pitcher doesn't hold a lot. But this makes it very nice for having say a pitcher of iced tea ready so you drink less soda.
- Pouring hasn't been a problem for me, even with the lid on (don't pour too fast ... if you want to pour really fast just take the lid off.) DO make sure you have the lid turned the correct direction with the opening at the spout before pouring.
- It does not have an airtight seal so you can't shake whatever is inside but it does seal enough to protect whatever is inside from being quite so exposed to fridge air.
Because of Amazon Prime and free shipping deals the set of 2 is still cheaper than buying the individual one that doesn't get free shipping (even if 1 out of 2 breaks it's still cheaper.)
Other than the hassle and dealing with broken glass these are pretty much perfect for me. I gave it 3 stars for that but I would buy them again.