Ello Kella Glass Tumbler with Straw

I absolutely love this travel glass! I like sipping on my iced tea or coffee with a straw, but I really can't stand any of the typical to-go cups with straws since they either look really cheap, tacky, or both. A lot of them just have too much going on, or are too colorful, and the clear white ones usually just look (and sound, if you've ever closed the lid on one of 'em) poorly made. The ello kella is one the best purchases I've ever made, and here's why: PROS -it's only ~$10, v financially friendly -the straw is opaque/isn't a gross plastic-y texture/BPA free -minimal design -the look of the glass just makes the drink more enjoyable because it looks so clean/crisp -easy to clean The bottle, as much as I wish it could be, sin't fully perfect but the cons are not only dealable with but also outweighed by the pros CONS: -the lid isn't the most secure (I've found that you really have to make sure the lid and the lip of the bottle are completely dry for maximum grip but even then, condensation can get the best of you). So, no you can't hold/carry it by the lid BUT this isn't really an issue since the grip is underneath and around it, meaning the lid just needs to be secure enough where if it were to tip over on your desk, it wouldn't pop out--which it is. -a little weary of how the cork will look/be after longterm use -doesn't do anything for temperature retention and it does fall victim to condensation but considering this isn't part of the product's description, I can't really complain. In order to avoid condensation it would have to be double-walled which might probably not be possible for glass especially in maintaining this same, simple look. Above all, what really makes me forget about/deal with the cons, is the price. Seen tackier, lower quality products at Walgreens for more expensive. At first I was hesitant about the glass aspect, as I am a student and I tow this along all the time so it's definitely prone to falling. I haven't had any accidents yet so I will update with any news if that should ever happen, but even if this were to shatter to bits, it's so affordable I wouldn't mind buying a replacement.

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!

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.

I just received this bottle and I'm already trying it out. At my lunch hour I ran home to grab it. And I have been running around all day with it. Here are a couple of things I noticed. Con's 1. I feel like it is more green than teal. 2. description states it is 20 oz. Without the lid and filled to the brim the 20 oz statement might be true. BUT since the whole point of this bottle is to use it with a lid! It is more like 16.9 oz exactly.(I poured a typical bottle of water) 3. The lid feels like it's not tight enough. I feel like if for some odd reason I try to grab it solely from the lid, it will definitely just slip out and the cup will break on me. Tip: make sure you ALWAYS grab it from the gripped part. Pro's 1. It is a good size even though like mentioned above it is more like 16.9 oz opposed to it's 20 oz. 2. Feels great in your hand. Grip at the top is cool. 3. love the cork detailing. 4. It fits in a car cup holder. Win!

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.

Well, this was a surprise - was looking for acrylic to replace one I use daily to down my daily quota of water. I assumed, since ad read "BPA free", that this tumbler was similar. Quite a surprise at the weight of pkg to find it was actually glass. Initially disappointed as I have granite counter tops and since it's picked up and sat down repeatedly throughout the day, much more care is necessary. On the other hand, while content value of 20 oz is the same as the acrylic, this is smaller and much easier on the eyes. I love it. All in all, it's a win for me and especially for the ridiculous low pricing. Also note that packing was quite substantial. Thanks again to Amazon, for such crazy quick shipping. Update: Just made first smoothie, using new glass tumbler - with condensation on outside, it can be slippery to hold. This is a definite drawback so take care or you'll have green slime all over your floor (lol).

Update #2, 7/23/18: it's now the end of July and the stopper lid has, in fact, become loose with almost-daily use. It's only an issue when I first go to pick it up by the neck (I grab a little lid at the same time), I can feel it slip out a bit and I have to re-secure my grip. If I'm not careful, it's going to fall one day. (And I am very accident-prone/clumsy so it will happen.) Aside from that, I still like it. I also didn't think I was going to like this style with only the silicone grip around the top (I originally wanted one with a sleeve around the whole body) but I actually reach for this more than the other one; I think I like being able to see how much I have left since I can't tell just by its weight in my hand. Update #1: I didn't notice on the first day (when I wrote the review) that the straw was damaged and part of the edge has a sharp notch out of it (picture attached) that scrapes my lip if I don't watch. I've filed it now so it's smoother, but it does still catch occasionally. I'm going to replace the straws eventually anyway, it's just a bit annoying to have to do damage control on a brand-new item. On a good note, though: I accidentally upturned this when it was 1/2 full and it only leaked through the straw hole, so I uploaded a picture (though I can't get them to upload in the correct orientation - tilt your head to the left) to show how secure mine is. I was looking at 2 other styles from this brand (with grip around the body, not just the neck) but both have a 3-5 month processing time, so I settled and got this instead. I usually just drink from large jars but they don't fit in my cupholders, so here we are. The color is much deeper than pictured, still teal but more saturated. The stopper lid fits well & stays put right now, but it may wear over time and become loose like other reviewers say it is; I got this just to take in the car and use at home, not to go hiking or do any sort of mobile activity, so I'm not concerned about that aspect. I think it will suit my needs, even if it was a 3rd choice.

This is one of my favorite water bottles. It's great for water or any beverage. There's minimal contact with plastic, and you can always replace the straw with a stainless steel one if you wanted to. It fits in car cupholders and has proven very durable. If you want something you can turn upside down, don't get this one. If it tips over, it could spill out because the cork top comes out somewhat easily and there is no tight seal. But for the office and at home, this is my go to bottle to drink out of. I got one for my best friend for her birthday, and at first she didn't seem very excited, but she eventually started snap chatting me pictures showing that she was using the bottle a lot and that it had become her favorite too.

I love this water glass! It's made me drink a lot more water lately, just because it's so cute and easy to carry around. It fits in my car's cup holder perfectly. The lid does not have a strong hold, but since there's a hole in the lid for a straw, I'm not planning on throwing this in a bag anyways so I'm not concerned about that. I love that I can throw the body in the dishwasher - I haven't tried the straw in there yet but it seems pretty durable. The lid I will only hand wash because of the cork detail - a minor nuisance but it makes the cup so cute I don't mind! I have used this for grabbing cold beverages at Starbucks to save on single-use plastic cups and it is fabulous for this. Iced drinks will lead to condensation on the outside of the glass, but this is to be expected with any material that is not double-walled. For the price, you can't go wrong here!

Está super bueno este vaso. Los materiales son de excelente calidad y nos sirve mucho para tener agua en la cabecera de la cama, sin temor a derramarla encima de la cama o encima de nosotros, gracias a su cómodo popote.

Was a bit too heavy for me but made well, took ages to come but then didn’t realise it was not coming from UK

Overall happy with the product. Couple of things to notice for new buyers: -Cork topper is only for aesthetics, possibly only about 2-3mm max thick, and the inner is the same material as the rim, plastic -Straw is about 10mm/1cm thick, and is NOT soft or flexible.

fue un regalo, le encanto. Es de vidrio y la tapita es como de corcho con platico, el grip es de silicon. hasta el momento no se ha hecho feo.