Tovolo Silicone Ice Cube Tray Stratus Blue Pack of 2 BPA Free Ice Tray Mold for Coffee Drinks Cocktails, Dishwasher Safe Easy Release Perfect 1 Inch Cube Ice Tray for Whiskey Bourbon Spirits

Bought a set of these eleven years ago and just bought an additional set so I can make more ice at once, since not having enough ice has been an issue lately. The cubes are the perfect size for any glass. It's very easy to pop them out. Dishwasher safe. They've held up well over time (hence buying more of the same rather than seeking out a new style).

I've only gone through the trays twice, but I already love these cubes. They are bigger than normal cubes and seem to stay frozen a lot longer. More importantly (for me and I'd assume most people looking at these) they look great. Theres something about perfect ice that makes a glass of iced tea just look better. A lot of people have commented on the off flavor that these can provide. I agree in that when I received my package they didn't smell the freshest. They definitely had some kind of lubricant from the manufacturing process on them. I rinsed them with blue dawn and then let them soak with some dilute vinegar solution (roughly 1:10 vinegar:water). I used apple cider vinegar because its what I had on hand. After a 10 minute soak and a quick rinse the tray had no discernible off odor and the cubes came out tasting like regular ice. I'd also heard that the cubes were difficult to remove, but I didn't have quite that experience. They don't fall out of the tray like an old school plastic tray, but I think thats done on purpose a bit. If you're going to take the time to make perfectly shaped cubes would you want to let them tumble out and chip corners off? A little push up on the bottom of each cube gets it out far enough that I can grab it and lift it out and the mold snaps right back to shape. It does take a second or two to remove each cube but that adds up to maybe 45 seconds for the entire tray? In short is not that big of a hassle. Overall I'd say these are as close to perfect as you're going to get especially if you fixate on making pretty drinks. The cubes are not only functional, but look amazing and to me thats well worth a quick vinegar rinse and a few extra seconds to take them out of the tray.

Resistance to change manifests itself in many ways --- both large and small, sober and amusing. Sometimes you remain in a job for too long without seeking alternatives. Sometimes you can't muster the energy to unglue yourself from the couch. (We've all been there.) And sometimes, God only knows why, you hang on to the same disgusting ice cube trays you discovered abandoned in the freezer after moving into your apartment three years ago. The inertia that kept those cracked plastic ice cube trays in my freezer for three years was abruptly shattered one day when my girlfriend reached in for some ice cubes. "Ewwwww, gross." My girlfriend had planted the seed of shame that led me to log in and search for something new, something bold, something... something that was at least sanitary. And that is how I came to own the Tovolo King Cube Ice Tray. I love this product. It differs from the typical hard-plastic ice cube trays in that it's made of pliable, flexible silicon rubber. It produces 15 robust, crystal clear ice cubes. The cubes emerge almost completely transparent, which stands in stark contrast to the cloudy-looking cubes produced by traditional plastic trays. In my experience, the Tovolo trays produce cubes that seem to keep their form for much longer, so you don't have to worry as much about accidentally swallowing melted-down chunks. The one downside is that you have to kind of twist and squeeze the tray to wring out the cubes, which are often a bit stubborn about coming out. I bought these trays for my parents because I lick them so much and my mom tells me she sometimes has difficulty getting them out. ✔ PROS -Produces 15 robust, crystal clear ice cubes that are perfectly shaped -Trays hold up well with heavy use; they're sturdy -Dishwasher safe -Trays are attractive looking -Trays DON'T crack or stain like traditional plastic trays -Easily stackable in the freezer, even before the water is frozen -Good price point ✔ CONS -It can sometimes be a bit challenging to get the cubes out of the tray. ✔ FYI The trick to removing the ice cubes is to turn the tray upside down while twisting it and using your thumbs to push out the cubes. (It's not really as difficult as it sounds, although my mom finds it mildly annoying.) In sum, I'm so glad I purchased these trays. I would never go back to the cheap plastic kind. All in all a good product at a good price point.

These are great little ice cube trays for storing purees and liquids. I not only store homemade baby food, but stocks and broths as well (even tomato paste). The 1 oz size makes these perfect for using later. It's super easy to grab a couple 1 oz cubes for a home-made baby dinner or dessert, or throw in the appropriate number of stock or pastes cubes in recipes, already precisely measured. I like these trays even better than plastic for high-fat and gelatinous liquids (like homemade stock or tomato paste), because these substances get stuck in the more traditional plastic trays (trying to jam stuck cubes out with hot water and a fork is a lesson in frustration). Although the trays are made from flexible silicone, the inner ribs delineating the cubes are stiff enough that the trays can be stacked, as long as the cubes are not over-filled. I use a spoon or spatula to flatten the cubes, and lightly tap the trays on the counter to settle them & remove air bubbles (although this can be messy if done too vigorously with wet purees). Another benefit of the silicone is that I feel more comfortable putting still-warm liquids and purees in them. They are dishwasher safe, and fairly non-stick, so a quick hand wash is usually all that's needed. After a few months of using, they do smell a little like the freezer, but I don't find this lingers on any of the cubes. I'm not sure I'd use these for cold liquids that easily freeze like water, since traditional plastic does so well for that. The silicone trays make stuck cubes a thing of the past, but they are a little less user friendly to work in big batches. For example, sometimes I have to push each cube individually out from the back. I have found that twisting the tray and separating the cubes first helps pushing them out. I have to keep buying more sets, because I like to make big batches of baby food and stock, and my freezer takes a few hours (overnight is best) to completely freeze the cubes. I've got 4 sets so far, for a total of 8 trays.

I first purchased silicone ice trays (orange color) locally about a year ago and have been using them steadily ever since with no problem whatsoever. I don't generally like silicone for baking (too tippy and unsteady), so I wasn't sure about these trays at first, but they become completely secure once the cubes are frozen, of course, so they're fine. I liked the small size so much that I tried to buy another set locally but couldn't find them. Then, I found them here on Amazon and ordered the dark blue, which is the cheapest color at this point. The two main complaints about silicone ice cube trays seem to be that there is a discernable off-taste from them, and the cubes are difficult to remove from the trays. I haven't had any problem with an off-taste; the cubes are fine. I don't know if it makes any difference, but I never put mine through the dishwasher. I only use soap and hot water if the trays need cleaning. I just don't trust the harsh cleaning cycle in a dishwasher for use on silicone. As for the difficulty of removing cubes, it's true that one has to poke each one out separately. I like that! I use these trays when I need only a few cubes, so that's perfect for me. For users who might want to freeze broth or other liquids in these trays, the cubes hold 2 Tblsp. when filled not quite to the top, so two cubes make a quarter-cup of liquid. That's handy to know for cooking. I'm very pleased with these trays, and I keep one to use when I travel and stay in a motel. They make convenient ice cubes if there's no tray supplied at the motel, and that saves trips to the ice machine.

I used this only for making baby food. Specifically, 1 oz cubes of pureed baby food that I made from my KitchenAid KHB1231WH 2-Speed Hand Blender, White . I bought this thinking that I needed to make foods in 1 oz sections for my little so that I could (1) not have as much wasted food and only add the amounts my little eats and (2) be able to mix different types of 1 oz foods together (e.g., 1 oz cube of squash mixed with 1 oz cube of apples). What I found in doing these 2 things were the following: - It was harder to put the pureed food into the cubes than I expected. Granted that is not a negative for the product but for my ability to use it. What happened for me was I would fill up the cubes that I had with a spatula and try to get all the bubbles out (moving the food and tapping the tray on the counter) but would inevitably end up with a partial cube. That's my selective OCD peeking out (again, me and not the product). - I was able to put several types of foods in a single tray. - When getting single cubes out I would put the tray in warm water so the bottom of the tray touched the water until I was able to wiggle the food out. Then I dumped the cubes in quart sized freezer bags since this doesn't have a lid - which I don't think you really need since you have to wiggle the foods out anyway to serve it and it's easier to take them all out at once. If you have an older kid this would be a lot of fun for them. Meaning I am an older kid and I had a lot of fun popping the suckers out. - I reheated 2-4 cubes (2 -4 oz) at a time and still ended up wasting food. Baby either wanted less or more but never just what I had prepared. My little is a picky eater so if I had to stop to refuel the dish she would get uninterested and not eat the next bowl. If I have a need for pureed foods I will use the The Best Silicone Ice Cube Tray Mold - Set of (2) Easy to Use Flexible Trays with 8 Large King Cubes per Ice Tray - Jumbo 2" Slow Melting Cubes of Ice because I never needed just 1 oz - even with mixed foods. - I have a normal dishwasher and use kirkland pods; spots are inevitable; OCD did not find relief. I recommend silicone for pureed baby foods - it's easier to get foods out than plastic and you know the measurement of each cube.

After ordering this product it arrived on my door step within a matter of days. Our ice dispenser in my refrigerator went out and I purchased some plastic ice trays, within a week they had already cracked and had no more use. I then decided it was time to find ice trays that wouldn't disappoint. I found these silicone ice trays and had to have them. First impression The packaging the product came in was in great condition, no damages or tampering to the package. The tray material is heavy duty silicone, has some weight to them and feel extremely durable. Flexible and great size cube slots for ice. First impression when using the product It does take quite a while for the water to freeze about 7 hours. They do not freeze as quickly as plastic trays but make up in size of the ice cubes themselves. I only need 2-3 ice cubes to chill my beverage. Once frozen they are a little more difficult to get out do to the silicone material but nothing that wouldn't make me want to purchase these. Final thoughts I am extremely satisfied with the quality of this product. I know they won't break or tear due to the heavy duty material. I highly recommend this product over plastic trays and I will be purchasing more of these trays.

I would have initially given this four stars. The only initial complaint I had was that the ice cubes were hard to remove. I have had these trays for over a couple years, where I have been pleased with the size and shape of the ice. I almost never use ice, which is why I probably never realized the increasingly bad smell/taste. Additionally, I only ever use ice for mixed drinks, so perhaps the drinks overpowered the off-flavor from this product. I thought the ice tasted a bit odd from time to time, but after cleaning the tray the flavors became undetectable every time this happened. I own the Tovolo Sphere Ice Molds, and I LOVE them. I do not get any off-flavor, and I find them easy to use. I am surprised that these are the same brand. I have never given a product one star before. This mostly stems from the fact that I have been trying to locate the horrible smell in my freezer for months and months. I never took the time to focus on what I thought would be the last thing to smell. Since I rarely made ice, I just didn't notice sooner. I finally took them out today for heavy scrubbing, and now I can smell it from the kitchen drying rack as I sit in the living room typing this review. I tried dish soap, bleach, vinegar, Pine-Sol, boiling water, and let them soak in soapy water for hours. Nothing. If anything it smells worse. I will simply have to get rid of these trays. I feel bad giving up. On a positive side, the construction of the trays feels sturdy, and the ice cubes do look nice. Overall, it's just not worth it. Maybe it's not 100% silicone, I'm not sure. Just please stay away if you are sensitive to plasticy aromas and flavors.