Emsa Perfect Beaker Measuring Beaker

The Emsa Perfect Beaker is perfect in all ways but one: It's light plastic and it gets scuffed up quite easily. Plastic also seems to hang on to fats and oils more tenaciously than does glass or metal, so that clean up is a bit harder. Still, it's light, easy to use and doesn't take up much space in the cabinet. I can live with a few scuffs and a little extra dishwashing liquid for clean-up. Try it; you'll love it.

[Edited to add: I have to concur with the reviewer who wished this beaker was made from Pyrex. Though it would be substantially heavier, I might still have it. Scuffed and weakened by constant use, it finally cracked when I used it to measure hot (not boiling) water. I will get another, but because I'll have to be more cautious with it, I'm not as wholly sold on it as I once was. No points taken away, though; it's still a great idea.]


An irreplaceable kitchen tool   April 17, 2001
 27 out of 27 found this review helpful

It looks weird to most american kitchens. A beaker, you say? But once you use it -- you'll never go back. Ever.

I measure things and then shake to mix. Great for drinks, but also especially for cooking. Alton Brown on the TV Show Good Eats uses a similar one (not sure if they are the same). Pouring is a snap. Measuring is a snap.

A godsend for anyone whose hands shake too much to pour into a small spoon, or measuring cup that might tip over on the counter. Its sturdy base assures free-standing pouring, even for those of us with carpal tunnel or other folk of uncertain hand movements.

Once I used this, I found that many other tools became replaced. It has some classy looks going on too -- nice as well as functional.


One for all, all for one   June 2, 2000
 10 out of 11 found this review helpful

Great beaker. I use it all the time. Much better than those heavy glass units or the little metal spoons. This one is great for all tasks and all my fellow Americans should buy one for themselves.....because I will NOT give up my Perfect Beaker.