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 strain kefir, which is like lumpy buttermilk. If the custard is hot, it will cause the plastic strainer to start to melt.
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Hello Tim: the flip-top lids are hard plastic. I've bought the squat bottles and the tall bottles and they all have hard plastic with a soft plastic gasket. I've enjoyed using these bottles to brew Kombucha.
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That lid is pretty tight, Rubbermaid is reliable, sometimes its a trip to open the 2 spouts. I can't make any guarantees about being on it's side since I've not tried it, you have to decide. FYI: it's a big carafe.
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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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Have to say with mine it's both. I don't believe the blue seal on the cap is sufficient and it appears that the spout doesnt open enough to complete the seal/it's misproperly placed. I may have just gotten a lemon.
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Yes- no problem. I have a liter water bottle with spout on top and it holds hit as sides are soft. The weight of a full bottle of liquid strains the zipper a bit, but fits fine.
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I can't tell you from experience, but you should be able to use one of those reusable containers for the Keurig and have it work Ok. Again, I don't know, but, if it is unsatisfactory through the Keurig, Amazon has a stainless steel loose tea holder that works very well.
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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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The spout tips up about half an inch, but, the opening and top of handle are flat. Not sure what your coffee cone is like, but, if it is shaped like a big funnel, it would work fine. I like it a lot. Keeps liquids hot for a long time and doesn't take up too much space on the edge of the desk . . . buy two because you are going to want another . . .
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My husband put a travel mug in it and didn't close the lid and it made a mess. He did the same with a can of soda. It works best with bottles, IMO.
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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. :)
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I drank out of mine, however the seal in the lid of mine broke a month after using it.... So now it just sits on my shelf, wasting space.
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I have two of the 8-oz and one of the 40-oz of these bottles and none leak. All the lids have rubber gaskets on them. I use the small ones in my daughter's lunch box. It looks like they've changed the lid design since I bought mine about 2 years ago. I can say that I've found the quality of their bottles to be excellent.
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The Cap Screws Off And You Drink From The Top, No spout. Easy For The kids and Easy To Clean. They Don't Leak.
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They are the same compared to each other for tightness. Both type of lids are put on by the notch and rotate method. The replacements have the sliding day dates on top of the lid. They are #7 recyclable plastic so make sure you do not put the covers on during the culturing hours. As for leaking make sure they are rotated as far as they can go. My yogurt as no extra liquid when I mix in 1/2c of organic dry nonfat non instant milk to 2 quarts of milk after adding the culture and before culturing timing. Best wishes!
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Can't offer any suggestions on a lid I'm afraid, especially as all the recipes I use it for call for this to be used as is, and for the contents to be bubbling away without a cover. (Jams, jellies, marmalades etc...) The top measures 13" diameter and with the handle and pourer, I doubt you'd get a lid to fit anyway. Sorry about that!