Emsa Perfect Beaker Measuring Beaker

It has several advantages: (1) it's narrower at the bottom, so when measuring a small quantity you get extra accuracy; (2) it has a curved lip for perfect pouring with literally zero drips; (3) it is marked in many different units such as cups, ounces, ml, etc.; (4) it is very light in weight yet unbreakable; (5) it feels really good in your hand.

It also has disadvantages: (1) it's not a good choice for hot liquids because it's plastic (I use Pyrex for that); (2) the wonderful big foot tends to be full of water when emptying the dishwasher. I solved #2 in 10 seconds by drilling a teensy hole near the top of the foot, so water drains out of it when inverted in the dishwasher.

If you are a serious cook and you buy this item and don't use it often, I'll be surprised.


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.


Very Best for Liquids   May 26, 2005
 15 out of 15 found this review helpful

As a former chemist, among other things, I really appreciate this measuring cup as the very best improvement over the old pyrex glass cups. The shape is ideal for doing fine measurements down to around three or four tablespoons; however, I suggest you stop there, especially for oils, as you are likely to leave five to 10 percent of the measured liquid behind.

If I were to make any suggestions at all on the design of this 'beaker', it would be to release it in a glass version. I know this would be much more breakable, but I think it would also be much more sanitary, as I would feel much more confident that it would not get scratched and that it would stand up to a high heat wash.

For those who use it so much that you are tempted to use it for solids, I say don't. There are really good reasons to do solids with the stainless steel spoons and cups.


I've used this product for years!   January 5, 2006
 12 out of 12 found this review helpful

I have used the Perfect Beaker for many years. I highly recommend it for measuring any liquid to precise amounts, big and small. Two cautions I'd pass on, though, I wouldn't recommend microwaving in it since I think it eventually etches the plastic. Second, be sure to remove it from your stovetop while cooking because I've melted two beakers by having them too close to the oven vent! If you follow the manufacturer's care instructions and only place it in the top shelf of the dishwasher, you ought to get years of service from this item. It's really one of the few kitchen tools I would not live without.


Emsa Beaker   October 30, 2003
 11 out of 12 found this review helpful

I use it everyday, my wife is grabbing it more than her 3 other measuring cups and its as if I can't bake bread without it. it has become that much a part of my routine. The cone shape lets you create a particularly nice Vortex when stirring a liquid. I like to place my water,yeast and spoon of sugar in it then stir (like a boy scout trying to light a fire with a wood-drill) with my wood or splastic spoon...handle between both hand flats, then back and forth. This mixes the yeast thouroughly in seconds. After a couple of minutes proofing, I add a half cup of flour to begin a little starter or pre-ferment for the bread. Try this in a Pyrex and you'll splash all over the table and yourself.