Review of the best glass flask thermoses in 2022

A thermos is an indispensable thing for a person who leads an active lifestyle, monitors his diet, and simply in the case when you have to stay at low or vice versa high temperatures for a long time and maintain a drinking regimen. This review presents the 10 best thermos manufacturers, although almost hundreds of models can compete for the title of “best thermos with a glass flask” today.

Thermoses from Europe and China: is there a difference?

First, a little educational program. At present, almost everything, including the best glass flask thermoses, is made in China. The exception is EMSA thermoses, they are made in Germany. Quite large production of thermoses with a glass flask has also been preserved in Brazil (TM Invista, Termolar) and India, nowhere else in the world thermoses, or rather glass vacuum flasks for them, are produced. In Russia, in the vast majority, thermoses come from China, regardless of what is written on the label.

There are several reasons for the narrow location of production.

First, production is very labor intensive. If you blow glass flasks by hand, the cost of thermoses will be huge, so machine production is used, which requires serious financial resources (in this regard, stainless steel is simpler, it can even be conditionally made in a garage).

The second reason is environmental. The application of a heat-reflecting silver coating requires serious treatment facilities. Even in China, many factories have been closed in the past 10 years due to non-compliance with environmental requirements.

Plus, the production of plastic cases is also designed for mass production - these are the main reasons why there is essentially one manufacturing country in the world - China, which occupies 85% of the market.

And what about Russia? Once upon a time, thermoses with glass flasks were produced by two factories. The PO Svetlana plant in the Novgorod region produced military products and, as a related product, thermoses. Now the plant is closed. The Fryazino plant continues to produce Khokhloma painted thermoses in tin cases, but the production of flasks was closed 10 years ago, and glass flasks are supplied from China.

Given all of the above, it should be understood that the difference in manufacturers is very conditional.

What is the difference and what are the advantages of thermoses with a glass flask compared to stainless ones

The main difference is the production technology of glass flasks, which actually provides their main advantage - perfect tightness. The fact is that stainless steel flasks have a welded seam. Accordingly, even with a very good quality of welding, which is far from always the case, microcracks form on the seam over time and the tightness of the flask is broken. Glass flasks do not have a weld, only a tiny, tightly sealed nipple, therefore, they have no problems with tightness in principle, so theoretically the best thermos with a glass flask can last forever!

 

Another significant advantage of thermoses with a glass flask is hygiene. Remains of food are easily removed from the glass flask, they are easy to wash with ordinary detergent, without any “dancing with tambourines” such as soaking in an alkaline or acidic solution or pouring Coca-Cola. Plus, even with long-term storage of food or drinks, such dishes do not absorb odors, do not change the taste and smell of dishes, which is what stainless steel flasks suffer from.

A glass thermos is the best choice for baby food precisely due to its excellent hygienic characteristics.

Plaque from tea or coffee is easily removed from the walls of the glass flask. Therefore, they are best suited for brewing not only ordinary tea or coffee, but also herbal teas and medicinal preparations.

More recently, glass flasks had one, however, a significant drawback - fragility. Today, thanks to the use of innovative glass pre-hardening technologies, it is very difficult to accidentally break such a bulb.

TOP 10 best manufacturers of thermoses with a glass flask

When selecting thermoses for the rating, we relied on the reviews of real consumers, the variety of the model line, functionality and price / quality ratio.

In order to objectively assess the popularity and quality of a particular product, data from iRecommend, Otzovik, Yandex Market and a number of other websites, as well as materials from the websites of manufacturing companies, retailers and distributors of household thermoses, were used.

Mimi

Chinese thermoses with a Mimi glass flask, the most famous in the Russian (and not only) market, are represented by models for drinks and for first / second courses with a volume of 0.22 to 3.2 liters. Depending on the model / volume, they are equipped with one / two cups or vessels.

For the manufacture of the flask, soda-silicate tempered glass is used, the bodies are made of plastic resistant to elevated temperatures, painted in elegant colors. Thanks to two rubber shock absorbers at the bottom and on the neck, the flask is securely fixed and protected from impacts. As a rule, a fall from a meter height of thermoses to 1 liter does not threaten anything serious. In general, the products of this manufacturer are distinguished by increased concern for consumers.

The original temperature is retained the longest by larger-capacity narrow-mouth models. Thermoses Mimi have a small weight and compact dimensions, so they are designed for a wide consumer audience.

Important! A broken flask can be replaced with a new one, after which the product is again suitable for further use.

The cost of a classic Mimi PNF050 thermos (0.5 l) is 430 rubles. average.

• Impact resistant design;
• Convenient handle on the case;
• The lid can be used as a cup.

• Not detected

Thermos

Produced in China, under the strict control of the German company Thermos. The line of models includes thermoses for drinks, pumps, thermoses-jugs with a volume of 0.5 to 2.2 liters.

Glass flasks are made using a special, patented Stronglass technology - they can easily withstand thermal shocks from both boiling and icy liquids. Keep warm up to 12 hours. The body is made of plastic, structurally it includes a shock absorber and a sealing silicone ring, thanks to which the flask is securely fixed and protected from accidental impacts.

A specially designed valve on the lid in the open position ensures convenient pouring of drinks, in the closed position it protects against leakage.

The ergonomic handle is covered with soft Santopren rubber, which allows the thermos to lie securely and comfortably in your hand.

The cost of a classic thermos Thermos 34-100 (1 l) is 1050 rubles.

• Ergonomic design, comfortable to use, does not slip out of hands;
• Ease of pouring
• There are no cases of leakage;
• The lid can be used as a mug.

• There are complaints about the inconvenience in washing, complete disassembly is required, since water in some places can leak into the case.

Exco

The manufacturer is the Chinese corporation Hangzhou EXCO Industrial. The main purpose of EXCO thermoses with a glass flask and a wide mouth is the storage of ready-made food, with a narrow neck - drinks. The large diameter of the neck, alas, contributes to high heat loss, so food in such thermoses remains warm for no longer than 4-8 hours.

The design of the thermos is standard and provides for the presence of an inner flask made of glass, an outer body made of impact-resistant thermoplastic and a lid. Inside the thermos there is a container for storing bread or condiments.Thermoses of this brand are characterized by consistently high temperature performance not lower than + 55C - 58C for a 1.0 liter thermos, after 24 hours.

The cost of the classic EXCO MC100 1L thermos model: 320 rubles.

• Tight fixation of the flask with two shock absorbers, which makes it shockproof;
• The presence of a cup in the kit;
• If necessary, the flask can be replaced, after which the thermos can be used again.

• Not detected.

EMSA

As noted above, EMSA is the only brand actually produced in Europe. The lineup includes containers for drinks, food, thermoses-jugs, there are children's models. The volume varies from 0.5 l to 1.4 l. According to the manufacturer, their thermoses are able to keep warm up to 12 hours, cold - up to 24.

Thermoses for food are completed with containers that can be heated in the microwave. Thermoses-jugs are equipped with a spout to make it convenient to pour. Thermoses for drinks can "boast" a lid with an Easy Tip valve, thanks to which the lid can be opened with just a push of a button.

Since the production site is located in Germany, the price category of this brand is above average.

The cost of the classic EMSA Rocket thermos (1 l) is 1150 rubles.

• Heat preservation parameters fully comply with those declared by the manufacturer;
• The classic model can be washed in the dishwasher;
• The presence of a lid-cup or additional containers in the kit (depending on the model).

• Not identified.

Delta

"Classics of the genre" - Chinese thermoses with a narrow neck, it is convenient to store hot / cold drinks in them, brew teas and herbal preparations.

Thermoses have a painted tin case “as before”, a tempered glass flask with a double-sided mirror coating, which does not absorb odors and is able to hold the temperature of the liquid for a long time.

• The oblong shape makes it possible to conveniently place a thermos in a backpack;
• The handle makes it easy to carry;
• The lid can be used as a cup.

• The handle is suitable only for carrying, but not for pouring;
• The cup lid will heat up quickly after pouring a hot drink into it.

LaPLAYA

Holding IPV Gmbh, which owns the laplaya brand, is German, the production site is located in China.

The lineup is mainly represented by thermoses for drinks. Innovative technologies are used in production, thanks to which the products are thought out and convenient for the end user.

Thermoses are lightweight and equipped with a non-slip rubberized handle, so they are easy to carry and comfortable to hold when pouring a drink, which is mainly relevant for people of age and with disabilities.

The cork is equipped with an additional container in which you can put sugar, tea / coffee / dry cream bags, which allows you to keep everything at hand. A special thread allows you not to unscrew the cork from the thermos completely. Thanks to the spout, the jet hits the cup exactly, eliminating spillage.

A silicone ring on the neck and a rubber shock absorber on the bottom firmly hold the flask in the body, preventing it from hanging out.

Depending on the volume, the products are completed with one or two cups.

The cost of the classic LaPlaya Traditional Glass thermos (1.8 l): 900 rubles.

• Wide model range;
• Convenience when pouring due to the ergonomic design, rubberized handle;
• The presence of a special spout that excludes spilling past the cup;
• Cork storage container.

• There are complaints about the insufficient strength of the flask during temperature changes.

Peerlees

Manufacturer - China. Under this trademark, thermoses for drinks in plastic and tin cases and thermoses for food are produced. Thermoses for drinks have a narrow neck, so they keep the temperature well. By the way, only TM Peerlees has an excellent series of PEA050/100/180 thermoses, the models of which are able to keep the temperature of the drink + 68-70 C after 24 hours (with a flask volume of 1 liter), which is a record for household thermoses.

Thermoses are equipped with tempered glass flasks, they can be washed without problems, withstand strong temperature fluctuations, and do not absorb odors.

Thermoses with a tin case have an aluminum mug lid that is screwed onto the thread. The inner cork is made of linden, a well-known thermal insulator. From above, the cork is covered with cotton material for a snug fit to the neck, which also helps to maintain the desired temperature. As the manufacturer informs, the thermos keeps the desired temperature for up to 30 hours.

Thanks to two handles - movable at the top and static on the side, the thermos is convenient and easy to carry.

The line includes models with a volume of 0.45 liters and up to 3.2 liters, with an aluminum and plastic case.

The cost depends on the model, so the classic Peerless PEA180 thermos (1.8 liters) will cost 400 rubles.

• A wide range, there are models of different sizes, the body is made of different materials;
• Comfortable handles for carrying and pouring;
• The maximum indicators of heat preservation for models of a certain series.

• Not identified.

attribute

The country of origin is China. Products under the Attribute brand are durable and lightweight, so they are indispensable for study, work, car trips.

Basically, the line includes thermoses for drinks with a small diameter neck. Depending on the model, the case can be made of heat-resistant plastic or metal with additional protection with colored lacquer, thanks to which the hands do not come into direct contact with the metal in the cold.

According to the manufacturer, thermoses are able to retain heat up to 12 hours, and cold - up to 18 hours. The best preservation of temperature is facilitated by high-quality thermal insulation between the glass bulb and the body. Depending on the model, the thermos comes with one or two cup lids.

The cost of a thermos Attribute FAMILY, 1.8l: 700 rubles.

• The presence of a lid-cup in the kit;
• Good tightness;
• The wide model range differing in volumes.

• Not the highest heat retention rates in comparison with competitors.

Mayer & Boch

The country of origin is China. The metal case, usually burgundy red, is decorated with a recognizable image of large flowers. There are models with a plastic case. The flask is made of tempered glass, which guarantees ease of maintenance. The thermos is equipped with an ergonomic handle for easy transportation and a tightly screwed cup lid (depending on the model, there can be two or three cups).

The thermos, according to the manufacturer, is able to maintain the required temperature for up to 24 hours. The most popular volumes are 1.8 and 3.2 liters.

The cost of the classic model MAYER & BOCH 511 (2 l): 600 rubles.

• The presence of one or more cups in the set;
• Easy to carry with handle.

• The absence of a side handle and the smoothness of the body makes pouring difficult;
• The cup may heat up quickly when filled with hot liquid.

Konig

Produced in China. They have been on the Russian market for about 10 years. They are manufactured using modern technologies and undergo strict quality control. Beautiful, reliable, functional. In the line of models, there are mainly thermoses for drinks with a volume of 1 liter.

The cost of the Konig International model (1 sheet): 600 rubles.

• Convenient handle for pouring and carrying;
• The product is light;
• The presence of one or more mugs in the set.

• There are complaints about insufficient tightness.

How to choose a thermos and how to check it after purchase

To date, the market offers hundreds of options for thermoses. How to choose the best thermos and not regret the purchase after the first use? It is enough to follow a few simple recommendations!

First of all, the flask and the body must be a monolithic whole, the flask must stand in a thrust, not dangle. If the flask is movable relative to the body, such a thermos is unsuitable for use.

The thermos should not emit any sharp chemical odors, whether it be a body, a flask, a lid or a cork. Perhaps the seller will assure that over time the product will stop smelling, but it is not known whether the smell will disappear or increase significantly when pouring hot drinks, it is better not to risk it.

The cover should be twisted along the thread without effort, not warped, there should not be any gaps between the body and the cover. The inner plug, if any, should fit snugly into the neck, not hang out.Also check how easily the bottom of the thermos is unscrewed - this can be useful if you need to replace the glass flask, the forums have repeatedly described cases when the owner could not unscrew the bottom in any way.

We also recommend that you pay attention to what temperature and how long the thermos can hold, usually this information is indicated by the manufacturer in the product passport or on the case marking. The temperature of the liquid, which is guaranteed by the manufacturer for 12-24 hours (as a rule) should not be lower than + 50-60 degrees Celsius, this will immediately tell you that you have the best thermos.

As for the volume of the thermos, it depends on your goals and is selected individually. It is logical, for example, that the best thermos for family needs - a large volume, for an office or study - a small one is suitable, for hiking - a medium volume. It may be worth buying several different copies at once and using them for different purposes.

After purchase, we strongly recommend that you check the performance of the thermos. Pour boiling water into a thermos and leave for a couple of hours. Then touch the case - it should be slightly warm, but not hot at all. A hot body is evidence that the thermos is not able to keep the temperature declared by the manufacturer and it is better to refrain from acquiring it.

How to replace the flask, where you can buy them

In order for a thermos with a glass flask to serve for more than one year, handle it carefully - do not drop it, do not interfere strongly with a metal spoon, do not pour boiling water into a thermos brought from the cold. For whatever the manufacturers claim, glass flasks, despite modern materials and technologies, are still less durable than stainless steel flasks.

If you are unlucky and the flask is broken, you can not throw away the thermos, but try to revive it and replace the flask with a new one.

Actually, replacing the flask is quite simple, by unscrewing the bottom of the thermos along the thread. However, there are several pitfalls here. And we are not talking about the difficulties of unscrewing the bottom (although this also occurs). Firstly, not all stores offering to buy a thermos also sell flasks - too much trouble for meager benefits. So a replacement flask will still have to be looked for.

Secondly, flasks for different models of thermoses, even from the same manufacturer, with the same volume, may differ. What can we say about the flasks of other manufacturers. Therefore, when purchasing a replacement flask, be sure to check whether it fits your thermos model.

And further. There are thermoses that are not repairable initially, roughly speaking, disposable. So if you want to have no problems with buying and replacing a bulb, pay attention to repairable brands.

For example, Hangzhou EXCO Industrial, which produces thermoses of TM Mimi and EXCO, has opened a special section on its website where you can pick up and order a glass flask or a small and inexpensive spare part, such as a rubber gasket or cork. The owner just needs to fill out the form on the site, indicating, if possible, the article of the existing thermos - this will simplify the procedure for selecting a new flask. Of course, the cost of a new flask / spare part will be an order of magnitude less than a new thermos.

However, we sincerely hope that you will not need the information from the last section of the review, and your best thermos will serve you faithfully for many years.