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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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!
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I only got the two cup version of this and the lid doesn't fit perfectly but is still usable as intended because with a bit of pressure the lid is very secure and performs fine. Not a perfect fit but I would rather have it a bit too big as it is instead of too small! It is more secure this way. So hope this may help
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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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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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There is no cover over the lid spout. The lid goes on tightly though so as long as you aren't holding it upside down you aren't going to spill anything.
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The threads dont' leak. When the lid is closed, it is fairly secure. HOWEVER - when you take a drink of coffee from the lid, the coffee doesn't flow back into the bottle, it collects around the flip part and gets forced out when you close the flip. Then it ends up all over the bottle and your hands. I hate it.
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The kefir may be too liquid and may go right through the fine screen of the insert. Yogurt usually is thicker and won't do this. If your kefir is as thick as yogurt, then it will work, but kefir usually is made for drinking and is too thin and runny.
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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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My lids are snug and stay on tight. I've dropped mine and had minimal spilling from the drink and vent holes, not from the seal. It will leak if you lay the tumbler on it's side. Think of the lid like any to go cup lid- works well for driving about or walking but if you drop it or tip it over, you'll get some spilling.
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Hi Derick,Unfortunately this tumbler does not have a stopper for the drinking spout. In addition, the lid does not lock onto the the body of the glass. I have used my glass since last year and have had great success with it as my everyday coffee and tea mug. I hope this helps.Joe
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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've never had this problem with mine. In fact, I don't even use the lid anymore. I just put milk in until the stirrer is barely covered, and the the milk doesn't slosh over the edge. Is the lid's rubber gasket seated correctly? Be sure not to fill it above the "Max" line?
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Spout is big but it collapses as it doesn't vent quick enough. If he lets go to let spout reexpand then it's fine. Mine wouldn't , she would quit when milk doesn't flow quick enough
263146
The spout is leak proof and will not leak if the bottle is on it's side. Just a side note, if you put anything cold in it, the entire bottle gets really cold. I didn't realize this before I purchased the bottle. You can buy a "snuggy" type cover for it, fortunately my son enjoyed the coldness of it.
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Thin sauces will leak into the next compartment. Something thick, like hummus, won't. Get the lunchbot round sauce tins with lids to put inside a compartment for yogurts and thin sauces. Hope that helps. Sorry for the delay, I was away in vacation and the lunch boxes were at home:-)
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if you turn the cap on the top of the bottle, the spout will close, just make sure the cap/cork is pushed down to prevent dripping. :)