Equipment expert Adam Ried discusses the most accurate and easiest to use dry measuring cups.
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Oxo is great until the rubber rots. I prefer things that outlive me.
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Can’t beat Oxo
Love your videos. Keep it up
What !!!!!! 20$ for a measuring cups no i would not buy it
I love my All-Clad measuring cups. I’ve had them for well over a decade, and while the handles do angle upward, I’ve never found that to be a problem. They’re so solid, I’ve actually used them on my stove top to melt butter (even over a gas flame).
The sweeping motion getting stuck is so over exaggerated. Why would you sweep from the handle if it’s not level with the cup? 😂 You just sweep from the edge of the lip of the cup, regardless where the handle lies. Also the handle has to be lower if it’s real heavy duty SS or the cup would tip over from the weight I would imagine.
They make issues out of anything just to try to stay relevant. This is a non-issue . Buy what you like.
Just get a scale and measure by weight. Thats how they tested here. Than anything can be your measuring cup.
Amazing videos, congratulations! Truly one of a kind.
I do my best to find metric recipes so I can weigh my dry ingredients. I also need to mention that I have scoops in my flour etc. so if I am measuring with cups, I use the scoop so the flour is not packed.
Their magnets not that hot, and, for Oxo, their package is almost impossible to open in the combined set
I get what they're saying about the handle and cup being flush, but I have never found it to be a problem with those that aren't. I also get that they want to test the strength, but that wet sand thing is kinda ridiculous. What would you possibly measure that would be of that density and weight?! Yes, some are going to be whatever small percent off, but I find that if you use measuring cups and spoons which are the same line from the same company across the board, that things turn out fine. Oh, and interesting that they didn't mention not to use cups with pouring spouts, as it throws off your measurements– although probably much less than the 6% that so horrified them.
For sets that have a wide range of sizes, the "odd" ones as well as the usual, in both the measuring spoons and cups, I like All-Clad– yes, very expensive, but very worth it– and Cuisipro oval. The one real issue with both of those lines is that the cups don't all stack well. Very odd design flaw.
For measuring spoons that are very well made, 8/18 stainless steel, and go down to 1/16th tsp, and have the elusive 1/3 tsp, U-Taste's set of 9 is great. They do have measuring cups, but not matching those spoons.
But the reality of the situation is that I got the 9-piece plastic Farberware set of cups and spoons for the kids, and everything they cook and bake with it comes out great. $10.
I wish they had reviewed or mentioned their review if in fact they considered the Oxo measuring SPOONS. I dont like the ones they chose in that test and was wondering how accurate the Oxo spoons were…
I have used those for years, I hang them on the fridge with the magnets though
Seriously had the same Tupperware set for decades. Bonus it includes a 2/3 & 3/4 measure
I would like a set that has lots of measuring cups in it. 1/8, 2/3, & 3/4 included. Maybe even 2 cups anything like that out there with your other requirements.
Great info but the corniness is almost too much to bear
Oxo makes good products except the grip. Dish water gets under them. Very annoying on their micro graters. I don't think there is a need for rubber grips on kitchen utensils.
Both of them eating right food
This oxo set caught my eye on sale. happy to see they got the nod.
This experiment brought to you by Oxo.
I think I'd like to see one of the women on this show being the expert learnedly explaining to a male assistant now and then!
How about a set with a 3/4 cup, yes it’s not standard, you can use a 1/4 three times, but still.
My measuring cups are over 40 years old, but I have 2 other sets.
The introduction says it all…"i've had the same measuring cups for 15 years, but i've never really given them much thought".. if it ain't broken, don't fix it.
Oxo goodgrips again…..lol
I wish they had mentioned and linked to their 2nd and 3rd choices. I prefer ones that are all stainless steel, with no magnets or grippy handles.
I wish they still did the old format with Lisa.
$20 for four. I have a set by Pampered Chef and it has six and I use them all! Nice winner but I want more cups in my set.
I only buy measuring cups on which the markings are embossed
Seems like OXO wins about 70% of these.
Will admit, I’m pleased with all the OXO that I have. Even so, rather stunning how they do so well, all the time.
Oxo products seem to be excellently thought out, producing quality items.
Just can’t pay $20 for a measuring cup…can get the cheapy’s for $1. Economically doesn’t make sense.
True, one cup is one cup in the same country. But if you compare a one cup measuring cup from U.S. to Europe to Canada (where they have multiple cup sizes!) to Australia to Korea to Japan – they are all different!! In this age of sharing recipes via the internet that can lead to failed recipes and confusion!
I'm using a tupperware measuring cup set that was my mom's, I know it's at least 30 yrs old.
Thanks, hi!