Ello Kella Glass Tumbler with Straw

I was pretty surprised at the quality of this. I had bought a different bottle, also Ello, and it had a crack in the bottom. Thankfully, I bought this at the exact same time, so there wasn't any worrying over this purchase. It either would or wouldn't be a quality control reject. And I'm grateful that it wasn't! I'm definitely careful with this, as it only stays on my desk at work, but there are no faults in the construction. Everything fits together well, and it's easy to hold around the top silicone cover. Obviously it doesn't insulate or anything, and since it doesn't fully seal at the top, it's not ideal for taking out to the beach or on a hike. But if you're driving somewhere, or at work, or even at home, this is perfect. Now, for my old car, this is just a little too fat to fit into the cup holder, so I think you need the wide cup holders for it to fit properly, but since I can kind of still balance it where it needs to be and it doesn't fall over, I don't consider that too much of a drawback. Especially since I only really wanted it at work, and it comes home with me on the weekends for a deep clean. It does need a cleaning almost every day, even with just water, since there can be water spots and marks from your hands, but just a quick wipe down works fine. I usually ramp up the soap usage at home and use a non abrasive sponge to help make sure there's no bacteria growing. Altogether, as long as this holds up for however long I'm employed at this office, I'm pretty darn happy with this choice!

I love this cup! I have another glass cup from the same manufacturer, but this one is far superior. The lid constantly slips off of the other cup I have, but whatever caused that problem has been resolved with this one as the lid stays on tight and doesn't slip. I might be making things up in my head, but water (and tea and everything else) seems to taste so much better out of glass. Plus, I don't have to worry about any stains from coffee or tea beverages.This is made of a nice, sturdy glass material that holds up well, even with my clumsiness. I have dropped an empty cup several times on the hard wood floors in my office, and still not cracks or breaks. The wider mouth makes it very easy to clean. Be sure when cleaning the lid to use a brush to get into the flaps and folds to prevent any mold growth.My only complaint would be that the color isn't an exact match for the photo in the listing. I was expecting more of a lighter teal green color and instead it is more of a teal/emerald hybrid. It still looks great, though! Highly recommended, and I will most likely be back for another one in another color. I think the gray color might be calling my name.

No, the lid is not meant to fit securely (it's more like a rubber plug that will keep liquid from splashing out in the car), and yes, the straw is plastic. If you're okay with those things, then this is a great cup.It holds no odors at all and the glass body and straw are dishwasher safe. I hand wash/rinse the lid because there is a layer of cork material on top, and I'm not sure how that would hold up after being soaked in water. The rubber grip around the neck of the jar is removable so you can wash underneath, if needed.The discription clearly states that the straw is plastic, and I know that plastic is susceptible to retaining odors and can have some other issues. I knew what I was getting into when I bought this jar because I, unlike some others, READ THE DESCRIPTION. Haha. When I notice lasting issues with the straw, I'll simply switch to one made of glass. So far, after daily use for over two weeks, it's doing just fine.I use this jar for my iced coffee (4 oz espresso, about 3-4 oz water, about 6 oz cold milk, ice cubes) and it works great.It's attractive, easy to carry around, affordable, and easily washable. I'm very happy with my purchase and would recommend it to everyone for casual/daily use.

Great sipper over all. The straw has to go : ( It's a cheap plastic straw and a PITA to clean--knocking off 2 stars because of the straw, but will definitely be buying more of these because they are easily upgraded with StrawGrace Handmade Glass Straws Clear Straight 9 in x 10 mm - 5 Pack With 2 Cleaning Brushes - Premium Glass - Healthy, Reusable, Eco Friendly, BPA Free, Very Sturdy - Milkshake and Smoothie Straws which are the same size as the cheap plastic straw. Colleagues are impressed with it, and now that I have a matching glass straw to go with this great design... I couldn't be happier. Might upgrade to 4 stars later if I'm feeling more generous, but the product designers should have know better. The cost of the sipper is only reasonable if you don't have to buy parts for it!Update: Upping a star as this product has become a staple in my on the go drinking habits and I've order it now mulitple times. Would give 5 stars if glass were upgraded to borosillicate and the straw were glass, but this product is perfect for its design--right down to where it just fits in my car holder.

Pros: Love this glass tumbler. Very pretty! Holds just the right amount and fit in car cup holders!! Keeps things relatively cold. The detail around the neck is very handy, at first I thought it looked silly but it is actually very necessary and useful when the cup is condensating and slippery. A very nice sturdy grip! Love it!!Cons: The lid isn’t very tight. I don’t think it would come out if tipped over but it would leak. It’s nice to have it there though to keep bugs out and to keep the straw secure.I would buy this again if it came in white!!!