Kitchen
Cuisinart Clear Nesting Liquid Measuring Cups — 3-Piece Set
Reviews
4.5/ 5
- 5 stars 9
- 4 stars 1
- 3 stars 0
- 2 stars 0
- 1 star 1
- Brand
- Cuisinart
Product description
This three-piece collection includes one 1-cup, one 2-cup and one 4-cup measuring cup. Sizes correspond approximately to 250 ml, 500 ml and 1000 ml and the exterior is printed with measurements in cups, ounces and milliliters so you can follow recipes that use different units.
Each cup is molded from clear acrylic-style plastic and features a tapered pouring rim intended to direct liquid into a target without running down the side. The cups are designed to nest inside one another to reduce clutter in a drawer or cabinet, and they are safe to clean in the dishwasher for routine care. They are intended for measuring and pouring both liquids and volume portions of ingredients during food preparation.
Pros
- Clear, multi-unit markings (cups, oz, ml)
- Stackable design saves storage space
- Tapered rims improve pouring control
Cons
- Lightweight acrylic can feel thin
- Printed markings may fade over time
- May not eliminate every drip for slow pours
VerdictA compact, practical set for everyday measuring and pouring. The trio nests to save cabinet space, offers multiple scales (cups, oz, ml) and pours more cleanly than many glass alternatives. Expect light, clear acrylic construction: markings and thin walls may wear or crack under heavy use, but the set is convenient, readable and easy to store.
Reviews
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vjnnc 5/5
Solid replacement for awkward cups
Bought these to replace a hard-to-read, awkward-to-pour set. This one pours smoothly and fits neatly in the cupboard.
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Lilian 5/5
Material should be clear in product info
I expected glass but the set is acrylic plastic — that should be stated in the listing. It arrived well packed and overall I'm pleased.
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Stephanie Says 5/5
Stops the drips when filling jars
Made filling jars much neater — no more dripping everywhere.
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CHARLES 1/5
Spout design and material issues
The pour lip is not well-shaped and liquid can run down the outside. I also noticed the plastic reacted strangely when used with clove oil and a Castile soap mixture; it seemed to deteriorate.
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Kristi SD 5/5
Great space-saving measuring option
Very light and the nesting feature is excellent. I swapped out heavy glass cups and freed up a lot of space.
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Rhodee 5/5
Easy to read and store
Markings are visible, they're dishwasher safe and they stack for compact storage.
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JustGeoff 5/5
Performs as shown
Product matches the description.
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Emma Gutierrez 5/5
Good capacities and stackable
I like that the set has 250, 500 and 1000 ml options, all labeled in ml and cups. They stack to save space and are useful when recipes need precise measurements.
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Annie T 5/5
Pours cleanly and has the ounce marks I need
These pour much better than the glass cups I had — liquids follow the spout instead of running down the side. The largest cup has a grippy base that keeps it steady while I pour, and it's big enough to double as a small mixing bowl. I appreciate having odd-ounce markings for recipes that call for amounts like nine ounces. My only worry is the material feels a little brittle and thin; still, I like them enough that I may buy another set.
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Pavlo 5/5
Cracked after limited use
The 2-cup split at the bottom and then the 4-cup did the same. The plastic feels cheap.
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Octavio Chavez 4/5
Handy for cooking but markings can fade
Clear plastic makes it easy to read volumes for both wet and dry ingredients; the colored numbers stand out. They survive drops better than glass and clean easily in the dishwasher, but over time the measurement print can wear away. The three sizes cover many kitchen tasks.
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