I'm looking for a bottle to put kefir (like a yogurt drink, but thicker) in for my kids' lunches. Will the spout work or the coffee lid? Thanks!
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If it is thicker than water, you will need to take out the strainer that comes with the bottle. If the drink is like a smoothie and you can get it into the bottle, then it should be fine so long as the it isn't too thick. Worst scenario, just use a straw like you would with a smoothie!
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Though this bottle looks great & feels solid, I would not purchase it again, nor would I recommend it. The spout leaks...given I brought mine several years ago and I still have it. I never use it, just can't part with it because I spent $20 on it....LOL So unless you can find out if the makers resolved the leaking from the spout, I would look for something else. Maybe, something of the "camelbak" variations. I've have a basic style water bottle (non-insulated) for years now, best water bottle I ever owned for approx $20 and easy to clean. They do have insulated variations. As for the "kefir" drink. I'm go on a limb and say this should be okay, but don't quote me on this fact.. LOL Though this bottle looks great & feels solid, I would not purchase it again, nor would I recommend it. The spout leaks...given I brought mine several years ago and I still have it. I never use it, just can't part with it because I spent $20 on it....LOL So unless you can find out if the makers resolved the leaking from the spout, I would look for something else. Maybe, something of the "camelbak" variations. I've have a basic style water bottle (non-insulated) for years now, best water bottle I ever owned for approx $20 and easy to clean. They do have insulated variations. As for... » Read More Though this bottle looks great & feels solid, I would not purchase it again, nor would I recommend it. The spout leaks...given I brought mine several years ago and I still have it. I never use it, just can't part with it because I spent $20 on it....LOL So unless you can find out if the makers resolved the leaking from the spout, I would look for something else. Maybe, something of the "camelbak" variations. I've have a basic style water bottle (non-insulated) for years now, best water bottle I ever owned for approx $20 and easy to clean. They do have insulated variations. As for the "kefir" drink. I'm go on a limb and say this should be okay, but don't quote me on this fact.. LOL « Show Less
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No problems here. The lid, if shut fully, does not leak on the one I bought.
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Hi, The lid is NOT used when using " K " cups. Carefully remove the lid buy opening the lid to about 180°, then push the lid down at the hinge. The lid gets easier to open after being removed a few times. Good luck. :-)
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Sabra, that's an excellent tip about using a glass quart canning jar & adding water. I presume the standard metal lid & screw band will be okay in the yogurt maker. Or do I even really need a lid at all?
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Pretty sure the lid would be...I'm not sure about the spout...in the closed position, when shaken upside down, not a grain of sugar sneaks out. I like this sugar dispenser.(and the similar S & P shakers.)
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The spout has two settings: open and more open. The creamer should work if they are a drier powder. If not, it would mean a rinse now and then, I guess.
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Not sure about the top you have-we use Kuerig k-cup...works well with that one.
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I dont know other lids since my yogurt maker's jars came with the same lid as well. I have never put them in my kids' lunch box beacuse of the glass and safety issue but I think it would work. Good luck!
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The lids snap on well and won't fall off, but it does have a little gap between the kids and dividers so it may leak one liquid into another spot. If its solid foods, I think it's fine
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Yes, the regular metal cover fits it perfectly. I use the metal lid when I have to store stuff for a while. I use the plastic one only when I want to sip slowly or when I'm in motion. In fac, I bought both kinds of covers when I purchased my jars and I alternate them as needed.
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Trying to figure this out too for a different glass bottle. There is a co-op near me (called Three Stone Hearth in Berkeley, CA) and they re-use the Grolsteiner bottles for kombucha and they have these plastic caps that they use to replace the original aluminum Grolsteiner bottle caps. Since kombucha gets pretty fizzy, I'm guessing they may be able to hold in the carbonation. I'll ask where they get them next time I'm there. You might just call someone there to find out.
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Yes. I prefer to use this spout with the glass bottle because I warm whole milk in the microwave...even if its bpa free, I still like to use the glass. (oddly cheaper to just buy the whole cup than just spouts) The collars and venting valve are the same. The trainer cover is different but you can still use the bottle covers.
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I have a 6 1/4" travel mug that easily clears the spout when the drip tray is removed. If I'm filling a large thermos I pull out the coffee reservoir and pour directly from there. It too, has a spout. But be very careful doing that! It's really hot!
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I would call it "leak resistant", not "leak proof". Simple tipping is fine, but if there is any pressure on the spout when the bottle falls over, then some liquid will escape. The spout is easy enough to operate that my 10-month-old doesn't have a problem getting water out. If anything, it can come out a little fast for him, but he doesn't seem to mind. If you get the additional travel dome top, it will even do well hanging out in the diaper bag. I wouldn't put it in the bag without the travel lid though!
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I filled it and tried to spill the water by shaking and nothing came out. If you tip upside down, then a little does come out. Closes nice and tight. The topper has an open and close tab. The only thing I don't like is washing the lid, like all lids on these coffee cups, you take them apart to really clean them. I just use mine at home office so in ever use the lid. Works good for cold drinks too, keeps them cold and the glass dosen't sweet.
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If the plastic straw were to be removed, water would spill out. What keeps the water from spilling is that when the lid is shut it pinches the straw closed. The straw fits down inside, then spreads out like a gasket as it approaches the opening, then gets skinny straw-like on the other side and that is where you sip from. I am opposed to having my drinks or food in plastic. However, I think that my sister researched this and found out that it isn't the bad kind of plastic for food. Also, I keep only ice cold drinks in it. I think that the gases that leach into food from plastic do that under heat. I bought this thermos because it wasn't aluminum. I will not drink or eat from aluminum--not even aluminum foil or pots and pans. I LOVE my thermoses and bought two for my precious grandson. If I thought that they were unhealthy because of the plastic, I wouldn't have gotten them for him. I will not let him have (not do I have) plastic water bottles. Good luck in your search. You sound like a good, caring, informed mom. Learn about GMOs also.
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I believe you could drink a smoothie through the spout. And if it clogs up at all you always have the option of taking the lid completely off to get to the last drop!