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Favorite Summer drinking glasses?

16 years ago

I know this sounds silly, but I'm on a quest for the perfect drinking glass for summer.

Right now I'm using the 16oz Tervis Tumbler insulated glasses, I also have a smaller size of theirs which I really like.

But I want to use a 24oz and they're 4/$44.00!! No way will I pay for that.

Do you have favorite glasses you use in the summer? If I could find a good glass cozie (which I can't find), my glasses wouldn't have to be insulated.

Anyone else picky about casual drinking glasses?

Comments (20)

  • 16 years ago

    Funny, I was thinking of my Tervis' as I read the title of your post. I know sometimes they do go on sale. My sis (who lives in FL) recommends Beals department store's website. I checked and their prices are as good as or less than Tervis' site (unless you luck into a special). As they last forever (and have a lifetime guarantee), $11 each seems reasonable to me. You will replace the cheapo ones many times over (at least I have).

    If you don't go for the Tervis, I'd love to know what you find.

    Regards.

  • 16 years ago

    Yeah, I need to stick with Tervis. I've had these for years and I just love them. Since it's almost Summer, I need to go a size up. lol.

    Should I be putting these in the dishwasher? I've only had a dishwasher for less than a year now.

    Off to Beals or Tervis!

  • 16 years ago

    Bed, Bath and Beyond carries Tervis, too. I always use a 20% off coupon. Our daughter started working at BBB, and has learned SO much about household goods! She loves Tervis, and everyone in the family got one from her for Christmas.

  • 16 years ago

    wow....now this is true decorating obsession :P I just use the winter wine glasses in the summer like a heathen :)

  • 16 years ago

    LOL, Igloo! When it gets warm and muggy here, the glasses sweat profusely. That's why the Tervis are so nice.

    I ended up getting the 24oz for my husband and myself. They're expensive but last a long time.

    Anyone know if they still make "drink cozies?" I looked and couldn't find any. They're made of material, we had them growing up, they were so neat!

  • 16 years ago

    Do you mean those stretchy terry-cloth-like things that go over a glass to absorb the moisture?

    Here is a link that might be useful: glass

  • 16 years ago

    Used to love those aluminum glasses! Reminds me of a pic I found last December when I was putting together a family Smilebox card.

    My aunt Carol opening her gift from my mom 1952...

  • 16 years ago

    I've been putting mine in the DW for over a year and 1/2. They still look as good as new. Natal: those aluminum cups are marvelous. They usually sell for a mint on ebay. A couple of years ago I found some new ones at Sur la Table or Williams-Sonoma for ice cream sundae dishes. I got them for my Sis for Christmas. Quite the hit.

  • 16 years ago

    Oh my gosh Cam! I'm ordering them right now along with some aluminum glasses! My mom had them in every color, and they'll be great for summer with the glass cozies!

    THANK YOU!!!!! Oh, I love that website, I get things from them all the time but never thought they'd sell the terry cloth cozies!

  • 16 years ago

    I received my glasses and glass cozies this week, and I love them!

    I bought two 24oz size from Tervis, one for dh with his initial on it, one for me in a vintage green. Of course. ;)

    I bought 4 of the metal 16oz glasses along with cozies from the Vermont Country Store and let me tell you, they are great for milk, or to take outdoors! I always drink a glass of milk at night and it keeps it chillingly cold. Plus they're stackable and don't take up much room.

    Perfect glasses for summer. Oh, I went through 24oz. of water overnight! lol

    Two thumbs up.

  • 16 years ago

    Does anyone know if the Tervis are BPA free? I have done queries but haven't gotten an affirmative answer.

  • 16 years ago

    I googled and asked "Do Tervis Tumblers have BPA in them" and got a lot of websites.

    Here's a statement from them in the link below:

    Here is a link that might be useful: Tervis and BPA

  • 16 years ago

    Natal, I love that picture! I remember those cups.

    I am a diehard Tervis Tumbler user. I save them when they get broken or worn out and mail them back to Tervis. They send you shiny new replacements! I figured out that I'll never have to buy another set! I know they're expensive but when you take into account that you get them replaced so easily, it's a bargain!

    Bealls is the best place I've found to buy them.

  • 16 years ago

    Just a heads up. Don't buy the metal glasses from The Vermont Country store, or any place for that matter since I bet they're all the same brand.

    I've had mine for all of 9 days and the paint is already coming off! I don't even use them every day, and when I do I switch out colors!

    I do like the cozies though, but still. Very disappointed.

  • 16 years ago

    @Oakeyok: BUMMER! I wanted to get some. Boo-hoo. But thanks for the heads up. Much appreciated.

  • 16 years ago

    When I have time I may search around online to see if there are different brands out there. One thing about these glasses is the first thing I noticed is they're very lightweight. I seem to remember them being a bit thicker when I was a kid.

    Shucks. :(

  • 16 years ago

    Oakley, did you put them in the dishwasher? I am looking for a reason not to cross them off my list.

  • 16 years ago

    So, am I the only one, who at first glance thought that the title of this thread was Favorite Summer drinking games?

  • 16 years ago

    Yes, I put them in the dishwasher. Unless I missed it there was nothing saying otherwise. I wouldn't have bought them if they weren't dishwasher safe since they're kind of narrow and hard to wash.

  • 16 years ago

    Oak, it says it right on the site. I'm surprised that info wasn't included with the packaging.

    Here is a link that might be useful: click on Details

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