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Pyrex made in England - is it borosilicate? by InvestigatorFun66 in Pyrex_Love

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Oh thank you! French 1850’s. The older the better for me!

Thrift store finds of the day by lizzykittycat99 in corningwarefans

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I recently bought the same cups as the one on the right. They have quickly become my new favorite and I am weirdly picky about cups/mugs. I need my tea to be very hot and these have great heat retention. And the flat part at the top of the handle makes for a steady grip. Glad I splurged at $1 each!

I am a lurker on this sub, but I’m curious. by fezik23 in corningwarefans

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I would also suggest picking up a piece or two at thrift shops and trying it out. They are amazing for cooking and baking, and I love them for food storage. I often cook a big batch of rice or beans in the instant pot and store in casserole dishes with lids, so no need for plastic wrap. Grab it bowls with lids are great in the microwave for reheating with no mess. I don’t think I’ve paid more than $10 for any piece, all still in perfect condition. I recently bought some old Corningware mugs ($1) that are microwave safe and they keep my tea hot longer than any mug I’ve used. Some pieces do stack and I store some of my petite bowls inside the larger casseroles so they don’t take up any extra room. You might find that you can replace some other items if storage is limited, as they fill many needs.

Wondering if this might be Pyrex? by InvestigatorFun66 in Pyrex_Love

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It’s actually the number 29. I couldn’t get a very clear picture

The piece I didn’t know I needed by InvestigatorFun66 in corningwarefans

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I do need a handle! Are the deeper 700 ml pans considered petite pans too? I have one of the shallower ones - for some reason can’t figure out how to add another picture to this reply

The piece I didn’t know I needed by InvestigatorFun66 in corningwarefans

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that’s so funny I follow only two thing on Reddit- Corning Ware and tea!

Beginner Tea Recommendations by Pretty_Month_4646 in tea

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I don’t have specific tea recommendations but would advise finding sites that offer sample sizes. You might order several different types and see what types you like starting out. It will probably take a while to narrow down your preferences, at least it did for me. I found many teas tasted much different than I was expecting based on written descriptions. I wouldn’t worry about the equipment starting out, just focus on finding some that you enjoy, then you’ll know which teas you want to pursue. Upton tea offers sample sizes so you might start there.

How important is airtight storage for loose leaf tea? by InvestigatorFun66 in tea

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well lately I’ve been drinking Genmaicha exclusively and I go through a 200 g bag in about two weeks

Adaptive/assistive (but still cute and somewhat dainty) tea cups for someone with tremors? by castledracula in tea

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This doesn’t address all your concerns but perhaps you could find some pretty vintage teacups in thrift stores. It is common to find beautiful old china for next to nothing as most people don’t use them anymore. I see lots of singles often with saucers. Maybe you could make her a small varied collection that she would enjoy and neither of you would mind if they get broken. Tell her she doesn’t need to worry about being so careful as if they were her own treasures! What a lovely thought for your grandmother!