đ§ Chill smarter, sip cooler â tiny ice balls, huge refreshment!
This 4-pack mini ice cube tray set produces 416 small, 0.6-inch ice balls per batch with an innovative spill-proof lid and easy twist-release design. Made from sturdy, BPA-free food-grade material, it includes a storage bin holding up to 1200 ice balls, perfect for rapid cooling of cocktails, coffee, and more.
E**3
Ok- just made my first batch-wow. Are these ever cool ( no pun intended!)
I have been looking for things to help with extreme dry mouth and a medically-related fluid restriction. Where most of the world has fluid drinking challenges and apps, I have the opposites- - a severe limitation on how much I am allowed to drink in a 24 hr period. Let me just say, itâs been a real challenge. You can only eat so many SF mints, gum and candy and yet the thirst persists. Enter mini ice balls. You get 4 trays with lids, a lidded storage container ( I used mine elsewhere bc I have a small freezer) and a cute little ice scoop. Super price compared with other option offered on Amazon. The trays are sturdy and the lids fit tight. The directions are a little odd the first time you fill- a single pour to fill all of the tray and then snap the lid on and excess water flows out of the tiny holes in the lid. ( kinda squirts out). Then all 4 trays with lids are sturdy making it easy to go into the freezer. I like that theyâre sturdy so no flexing and spills as they go from faucet to freezer ( I worried thereâd be water all over the place). In about 24 hrs I checked on them for the first time ( they might have been done sooner). I pulled a single tray. Lid was easy to remove and the tray was easy to twist and flex to get the cutest little ice ball shaped cubes ever. Theyâre perfect for crunching and munching unlike full sized cubes or jagged shards of crushed ice. Plus this was way more economical than an ice shaver that were starting at about $40.00 and up, These could be used for so many other things like blending smoothies , fancy drinks or just for a novelty sake. I imagine my family will be into these as well. Not sure who will enjoy these more - the big kids or the little ones. For fancy drinks I might want to tint or try freezing stuff other than plain water. Iâm really pleased with this purchase:Pros:>Trays have snap tight lids.>Lids easy to remove/apply> Single pour to fill entire tray vs having to fill each and every indent/well> Trays rigid enough to prevent spills, fit tightly together to minimize space needed in freezer>Trays easy to twist and flex to remove ice ball cubes. ( important if weaker grip strength).> great mini ball size>mine froze by 24 hrs- I didnât check any sooner so it might have been less> Lots of ideas on how I can use>help me with fluid restrictions without needing to add calories or other things I donât want that are in the mouthwash and products for dry mouthCons:> canât think of any so far- the storage box for the finished cubes is nice but my freezer space is too limited to use. No really a â conâ but something to consider.Iâm really glad I selected this product of all the ones Amazon offered.
L**.
Works well!
These ice trays make perfect little gum ball shaped ice cubes. They are cute and fun to make drinks with. They are also a good size to just suck on. My tips:1. Put 200mLs of water in, like the instructions say. I actually put my tray on my food scale. It probably works fine without doing that, but I found I ended up with a lot of extra water on top when I didnât measure carefully, and then I had to get rid of that when taking the ice cubes out.2. Use filtered water for clearer ice cubes. I just use my Brita pitcher.3. Push down lightly on the lid just until the water squirts out of the top a little. If you push too hard too much water comes out, and then there wonât be enough to make the ice round.***Also - of note - when I got this I thought my kids (ages 5 and 7) would really enjoy them, and they probably would - but after making the ice I also realized that it the perfect size to lodge in a small trachea, so I donât give them any of this ice yet.
J**N
Okay I'm gonna be honest
I bought these ice cube trays because i love round ice and the tiny scooper, everyone loves round ice and the ASMR of the ice scoop. However, there has to be a better way to do this. The ice cube trays are functional, but they take a good two days to freeze and even longer if you store them in the plastic bin. The ice is small so unless you use a lot of it, it melts instantly so you use a ton of ice at once leaving you ice-less the next day while you wait for it to freeze. Or, you have to plan ahead and make a ton of ice which i can not do. It also takes up so much room in the freezer, so so much room. You can't store the trays in the bin because you either have ice in it or can't wait a week for them to freeze, so it takes up half a row which is crazy. It's also so hard to get the ice out, and let me say this for the people who can't figure it out rn, you fill the ice cube tray with no holes to the brim then put the tray with holes on top and squish out the excess water by pushing them together. Took me forever to figure it out!!! Overall i love the tiny ice and the sound it makes when i shake the bin and am scooping it have been using it for 3 weeks my whole family is addicted i just wish it could be easier to enjoy life's simple pleasures.
P**7
Love the little balls
I wish the trays were a little bigger. I feel like the ice goes so quick once the box is filled but the size it really nice for inside the freezer. You win some you lose some.I do love it though . If you donât have access to nugget ice this is your cheap solution.
A**R
Good but also annoying
I like the final product of the small ice, but itâs hard to get them to all pop out, some get stuck, some come out whole, but many break in half. Then random pieces of ice go everywhere when youâre trying to dump them in the bin and you have to always wipe the counter down after because itâs a wet mess. Not a dealbreaker - just enough for me to groan when I have to do it. Because they are tiny balls they melt very fast so you need to use a lot in your drink. Iâd get a slightly bigger size if I were to order something like this again.
A**Z
Lovely Balls
These ice balls that come out of the mold are perfect. I keep them in the freezer and top off drinks with them instead of filling the entire cup, makes them last longer. I originally got them as a source of decent chewing-ice for my mother and the size is perfect for that too.
K**E
I'm obsessed!
The media could not be loaded. Honestly, I am so happy with this purchase. I'm in love with these tiny ice spheres. I put them in all my beverages. I do wish there was a easier way to get the lid off the bucket, maybe a little handle or corner tab would be nice. The instructions say to freeze for 3 hours, mine took longer. I fill them up at night and empty in the morning then refill, freeze and empty at night. I keep my bucket well stocked. The 4 trays produce more than I expected. At first I thought the scoop was flimsy but it's really not bad for its intended purpose which is scooping these adorable ice marbles. This is a great way to get pebble-like ice without buying an expensive pebble ice maker. I highly recommend this product
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