Pyrex Glass Measuring Cup Set - 8-Cup, Microwave & Oven Safe - Perfect for Baking, Cooking & Liquid Measuring in Kitchen & Lab

I like simplicity and this measuring cup delivers. It's the perfect size. It delivers on the Pyrex quality and has a functional lid, which is a bonus. My lid arrived defective and getting a replacement from the seller was simple and quick!After reading here that Pyrex was no longer good old Pyrex, I was hesitant, but decided to take the chance. My new 8-cup is almost the same as my old one. World Kitchen has gone to some lengths to make clear that they have not changed the formula, but there are some slight differences in the design or execution.First, anyone using Pyrex, old or new, needs to know that this is not Corningware you're working with. You never could take a hot Pyrex item and put it right in the fridge, or vice versa, or it would break. I use my 8-cup for boiling milk for yogurt in the microwave. It's fine for that. I take it out gently and leave it on a wooden surface, cork trivet, etc., until it's cool enough to handle. If I want to put the very hot milk in the fridge, I transfer it to another container (also Pyrex, but one that's room temperature).Issues: The handle on my new cup is somehow sharper than the old. Not sharp enough to cut, but enough that it gave me pause. The spout might be very slightly differently shaped -- hard to tell. It spills slightly if you don't hold a steady hand. I'm always careful pouring hot liquids anyway, so it's hard to tell if it spills significantly more than the old one.The difficulty some are having with the lid seems to me to be caused by the lid fitting really well. It is soft flexible rubberlike, not hard plastic. When you set it down on the cup, it creates an air pocket that can't escape, so the lid won't go down all the way in some positions. If you keep the full open part over the spout, the air can get out and it closes fine. If you keep no hole, or just the little "straining" holes over the spout, the lid can't go all the way down because not enough air can get out. I haven't tried straining anything through those holes in the lid, but they look pretty useless to me.If you buy the measuring cup, note that the use instructions are behind the label. The label is not clear about this. It says "Read safety and usage instructions on back before using." But it doesn't say 'on the back of this label,' and there is no image of a turned corner on the label, so I bet a lot of people look on the back of the cup, don't find anything, shrug and give up. You need to read the instructions, and World Kitchen could not have printed them in any smaller or paler font. I had to take a magnifying glass to read it, and will save you that bother: It says,"WARNING. No sudden temperature changes. No stovetop or broiler use. Do not overheat oil or butter. Microwave and dishwasher safe. For more information, visit pyrexware.com or call 1-800-999-3436. Pyrex is a registered trademark of Corning Incorporated, used under license by World Kitchen, LLC."It's worth visiting the website to reassure yourself that they have kept the same formula as Corning had.Bought as a gift for a neighbor that makes pancakes for his grandchildren when they visit. You can mix it up and then put the lid on and save it in the fridge for those late risers.I call this a bowl because it's a pretty huge measuring cup, functioning as both that and a mixing bowl. Best of all, it goes in the microwave. My main goal in buying this cup was to have something to measure milk and also heat it when starting yogurt. Most vessels this size are too tall to fit in the microwave or metal or plastic, and/or unmarked which made my yogurt prep more complicated than I wanted. I was moving the milk from one container to another and I knew the process could be easier if I just had the right vessel. This wonderful big cup has met my needs completely.I like the straight'ish sides which means the cup has a large base and won't be tipping. The other feature that makes this the cup of choice is that the handle is open at the bottom (doesn't attach to the bowl). The handle is very sturdy but because it's open, the bowl is easier to store. It can be nested with other bowls and pots in the cupboard. The red measurements are very easy to see for right or left-handers.Although I haven't used the lid yet, it is nice to have the several available options. It fits snugly so the contents can be sealed in there securely. The lid can be put on the cup so that it is closed completely or so that the contents can be poured openly or poured through either strainer holes or slots so as to hold back ice or whatever. You have to remove the lid and reinstall it in the position of choice rather than turning it once on, but it holds quite well due to the flexible silicon-like edge that fits into the cup. Since the lid is not domed, it is also easy to store when not needed. I put mine in the drawer that holds my other lids. I anticipate using this bowl with the lid to make sun tea among other things. I'm very satisfied with the purchase and would buy again.I bought this impressive measuring cup for my home-brewing projects, but have already ended up using it for a lot of other things. I'm aware that "Pyrex" was bought out years ago by a company that decided to "maximize shareholder value" by using cheaper materials, so Pyrex glass measuring cups are no longer heat-proof, so I would never put this thing in the microwave like we can do if we're still fortunate enough to own one that used to belong to Grandma. But it's very handy when you need something that measures large quantities of liquids, is non-reactive, and has a handle and a spout.The lid is very interesting, somehow rigid plastic on top, gradually segueing to soft silicon on the sides so that it seals to the glass so that you could, if you wanted to, store things in the refrigerator in it. I only use it as a spoon-rest, myself, but I just thought it was so cool it was worth mentioning.One caveat about pouring from this thing: this cup is heavy, and a gallon of liquid is even heavier, and liquid, once in motion, wants to remain in motion. So unless you have very strong hands and arms and incredible fine-muscle control, there is no way you're going to be able to pour from this or any large, spouted vessel in a controlled manner into, say, a narrow-mouthed bottle. I wouldn't even do that with a small measuring cup, but especially with this large a measuring cup, if it is full, use a funnel. Or pour into a wide-mouthed container only. And even then, be very very careful until the liquid level is down to about four cups or so. This is not a fault in the design of the spout - this is how it is with any large quantity of liquid or any large vessel that is completely full.This measuring cup was bought as a Christmas gift. My daughter- in law was very pleased to receive it. It was exactly what she was looking for.item arrived as advertised without any exterior packing in a bubble wrap-filled shipping box. lid fits well. can't complainThe wife broke the old one so I ordered this one as a replacement....she loved it!! The cover is not made of cheap plastic so it is a durable product...to be expected from Pyrex.Love the lid, perfect for microwave.Clear, readable measurementsI wanted a large measuring device that could also be used as a bowl. It works very well and can be handled with one hand. It can also be used to strain out liquid by moving the cover to a different position. Very satisfied with the product.