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: Broken upon arrival - not packaged well by manufacturer.
Summary: 2 Stars
The jugs themselves are not packaged well by the manufacturer. Amazon did everything possible to make sure they did not break (The box was bubble wrapped in two other boxes) however there is no padding in the original box, so there's not much Amazon can do. When I received them, one was broken and one was fine. Instead of returning them, I asked for a replacement in hope that I'll receive another one that is intact so I can have a set. Amazon is paying for the shipping so I'm not losing any money, however, the Bormioli jugs do not seem to be designed to ship.
The quality of the jugs are fine; just be prepared for possible breakage.
Customer Review: Broken upon arrival, but got refund
Summary: 3 Stars
I am giving this product 3 stars just on GP (general principle). I say this because I really wanted the product. It is so very hard to find glass pitchers that are reasonably priced anymore. I wanted them for ice tea. Maybe it was a blessing in disguise that they arrived smashed to smithereens. They are only a liter size. Wish I could comment on the lids and how they worked for me... alas it was not to be.
I will give Amazon this much, there was no problem with getting a refund. When the package arrived, the postal person advised me to refuse delivery. All you could hear was the lovely sound of tinkling glass. Amazons return protocol would appear to prefer that I had accepted and then printed out the label for return and enclose return authorization, but it all worked out in the end.
I didn't end up reordering for two reasons. First, the price went up, and second, I had second thoughts that it might be too small for my needs.
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: Crappy Lids
Summary: 1 Stars
As many others have said, the lids fit poorly and the liquid drbbles down the side when you pour. You have to remove the lids before pouring which is a pain when you are holding a baby! Even if you have your glass in one had and pitcher in the other, you have to put the glass down to remove the lid so you won't spill. I did use hot and cold and had no problems.Customer Review: DO NOT ORDER!
Summary: 1 Stars
When I opened the outer Amazon box, I noticed glass shards throughout the packing material. When I opened the inner box from the manufacturer, both handles were broken off. Worse, not only were they broken off, they were actually MISSING! Clearly, they were not damaged during shipping; someone at the factory purposely packaged two broken jugs and shipped them off. DO NOT ORDER!