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Coffee Discussion boards => GCBC Hardware reviews by Admins => Topic started by: Joe on June 08, 2016, 09:30:12 PM

Title: Offero Cups
Post by: Joe on June 08, 2016, 09:30:12 PM: I received 3 sets of cups from Offero for review. The review will be up in the next few days.

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Title: Re: Offero Cups
Post by: Joe on June 12, 2016, 05:27:40 PM: The cups I received are large, small-med, and espresso sized.

Initial impressions:
Pro's;
1. Great quality ceramics, thick..
2. Shape is unique and catches the eye.
3. Handles are comfortable and have a flat thumb rest.
4. Coffee mug style is about perfect size shape.

Cons;
1. Shape is unique but then they don't lay flat upside down and pour overs would require a separate vessel or stand.
2. The sizes are a bit different and they are more tall than wide. Espresso sizes seem to suffer.
Title: Re: Offero Cups
Post by: Ascholten on June 12, 2016, 06:10:48 PM: They look nice but I think are more for show than useability to brew into.

MY perfect cup would be very fat on bottom with a narrow neck to drink out of.... think stability on a boat. Fat bottom narrow neck doesn't end up scorching the gems when you go over a wake...

Aaron
Title: Re: Offero Cups
Post by: Joe on June 12, 2016, 08:11:21 PM: Aaron these almost have that going for them. They definitely taper towards the top. I'll try to take some better photos that show this effect but they aren't like those 80's coffee mugs that had the upside down Y shape.

I have had a Offero larger coffee mug than the small/med ones I received for review and I definitely think there is something good about the lip on the larger coffee style mugs. On the espresso/Cappucino/ latte style I feel like it doesn't work well.

I am in love with the matte black bowling ball finish. I have three of these mugs in that finish and it's by far my favorite. If I was to get GCBC mugs made by Offero I would probably look to get the Matte Black ones with the GCBC logo in Green Outline and I would prefer the normal coffee mug size. I will be sending the super bladder buster 20oz size to John for follow up review.
Title: Re: Offero Cups
Post by: Ascholten on June 13, 2016, 12:37:03 PM: IF you do that, make it like a neon green otherwise, dark green on black won't stand out really well unless it has white edging.

Aaron
Title: Re: Offero Cups
Post by: Joe on June 13, 2016, 02:04:55 PM: Quote from: Ascholten on June 13, 2016, 12:37:03 PM
IF you do that, make it like a neon green otherwise, dark green on black won't stand out really well unless it has white edging.

Aaron

Yep I agree
Title: Re: Offero Cups
Post by: fffolks on August 03, 2016, 05:07:19 AM: Joe was kind enough to send me one of the large red mugs to try out. I would agree with the pros and cons he listed above. This thing is a tank! It weighs over a pound and if you fill it with coffee it weighs 2 pounds. As it can't be used for pour overs, it could never be a daily driver for me. It is also just too large for me. I would be more likely to use the smaller mug, but it ends up feeling like a novelty. I did not notice an increase in aroma from the Hario mug I normally use. I would be happy to send this on to anyone who would like to give it a try.
Title: Re: Offero Cups
Post by: sea330 on August 03, 2016, 07:58:30 AM: Soup bowl with a handle.
Title: Re: Offero Cups
Post by: peter on August 03, 2016, 03:20:53 PM: Flower pot.
Title: Re: Offero Cups
Post by: Ascholten on August 03, 2016, 07:33:58 PM: Thunder Mug?

Aaron
Title: Re: Offero Cups
Post by: mp on August 03, 2016, 08:06:06 PM: It sure looks like a hefty mug.

:o
Title: Re: Offero Cups
Post by: Joe on August 04, 2016, 03:44:48 PM: I still like the smaller coffee mugs the best they seem to hold heat well enough while the matte finish of the black ceramic is a nice tactile feel to it.
Title: Re: Offero Cups
Post by: ray settanta on August 08, 2016, 06:30:21 PM: Thanks to the generousity of fffolks, the big red mug arrived at my location today. It is rated to hold only 16 oz but if you have a steady hand it can hold 20. I just roasted some club greens today ( a Sulawesi Toraja and an Ethiopian Harrar) so I should be ready to test out the mug in a couple of days. Maybe if I drink a couple of mugs of each one I can whittle down that huge honey-do list my wife just gave me.
Title: Re: Offero Cups
Post by: Joe on August 08, 2016, 10:47:38 PM: Alan I think this is a good idea, I'll send more goodies your way you review then pass it along. Like the road show without the cost and such. More of a pay it forward.
Title: Re: Offero Cups
Post by: fffolks on August 09, 2016, 05:42:08 AM: Sounds good!
Title: Re: Offero Cups
Post by: mp on August 09, 2016, 03:54:28 PM: Quote from: Ray Settanta on August 08, 2016, 06:30:21 PM
Maybe if I drink a couple of mugs of each one I can whittle down that huge honey-do list my wife just gave me.

Be careful, she may just order another dozen for you.

;)
Title: Re: Offero Cups
Post by: ray settanta on August 09, 2016, 06:10:41 PM: Ha ha. I'll just tell her I couldn't do anything on the list because I had to keep running to the bathroom.
Title: Re: Offero Cups
Post by: mp on August 09, 2016, 08:14:36 PM: Quote from: Ray Settanta on August 09, 2016, 06:10:41 PM
Ha ha. I'll just tell her I couldn't do anything on the list because I had to keep running to the bathroom.

Hahaha ... if only she would believe you.

:)
Title: Re: Offero Cups
Post by: ray settanta on August 14, 2016, 07:12:48 PM: The Offero mug holds 16 oz or 20 oz if it is filled to the brim. My usual mug holds 12 oz. Although the Offero mug is very large and heavy, the shape of the handle is good and it made the mug comfortable to hold. The shape of the lip prevents the mug from being used for its intended purpose by someone who is left handed. I had to take some care when drinking because the extended top lip of the mug sometimes hit my glasses.
Today I brewed a pot of Sulawesi coffee and put the Offero mug up against my usual mug. The Offero received 16 oz and the other mug received 12 oz. i took five sips from the Offero and then five from the other mug until 12 oz were used from each mug. I could discern no difference in taste between the two mugs. Perhaps someone else with younger or more educated taste buds will have a different result. I will try this again with a different coffee perhaps an Ethiopia Harrar. For now I think it will be great for a cappuccino.