Bodum Pavina Double Wall Glass Review: Good for Cocoa?
Two mouth-blown glasses with a second wall inside, so a drink seems to float and fingers stay cool. A cocoa glass that makes whipped cream and peppermint look like a café order.
Yes, for hosts who serve cocoa, lattes or mulled cider and want the drink on show. The double wall stays cool to hold and stops condensation [1]. Skip it for a house with small kids, hard floors and no patience for glass.
By Andrew Pataleta, GiftX founder · Updated October 28, 2026 · Sources
Specs at a glance
| In the box | 2 glasses [1] |
| Capacity | 15 ounces each [1] |
| Material | Mouth-blown borosilicate glass [1] |
| Design | Double wall with silicone vent in the base [1] |
| Care | Microwave and dishwasher safe [1] |
| Warranty | 1 year limited [1] |
Pros and cons
- No handle, unlike a mug
- Glass can break if dropped or hit with ice
- Each glass varies a little, since they are mouth blown
Cocoa you can see
Half the fun of holiday cocoa is the top: whipped cream, marshmallows, a candy cane. A ceramic mug hides the drink. The Pavina puts the whole thing on display, with layers that seem to float inside the glass.
Bodum calls it a dramatic optical illusion created by two layers of glass [1]. It is the same look many coffee shops use for lattes.
Bodum has made coffee gear in Denmark for decades, best known for the French press. The double wall line won a European design award [1], and it still looks modern next to old holiday china.
Two walls and a small vent
Each glass is mouth blown from lab-quality borosilicate glass, which is heat resistant [1]. A silicone vent in the base equalizes air pressure between the walls and never lets liquid in between [1].
The set holds two glasses of 15 ounces each [1]. They are microwave and dishwasher safe [1], and the outer wall stays cool with hot drinks and dry with iced ones [1].
Fragile in the wrong hands
There is no handle, and it is still glass. Bodum itself advises care when adding ice and warns against metal spoons and crowded dishwashers [1]. Gentle use is part of the deal.
Because they are mouth blown, each glass may vary slightly in height and thickness [1]. For a house with toddlers or a crowded dishwasher, a Tervis or a stoneware mug is safer.
Setting up a cocoa night
Give the pair with a tin of good cocoa, a bag of marshmallows and a few candy canes. It reads as an evening, not just glassware, which is what makes it a strong couple's gift. Mulled cider with an orange slice and a cinnamon stick works just as well for a grown-up version.
From this guide, pair it with the Le Creuset Stoneware Mug for everyday coffee, or with the Christmas Vacation Moose Mug for an eggnog toast later in the night.
FAQ
Are Bodum Pavina glasses microwave and dishwasher safe?
Yes. The listing says they are microwave and dishwasher safe [1]. Bodum also advises against placing them in a crowded dishwasher and against metal spoons, since the inner wall is thin glass [1]. A top rack spot with space around it is the safest choice [1]
Do double wall glasses keep cocoa hot?
They help. The two walls insulate the drink, keep the outside cool to hold and prevent condensation [1]. They will not match a vacuum steel mug for keeping heat, but cocoa stays warm through a movie scene or two and your fingers stay comfortable [1]
What is the vent on the bottom of Bodum double wall glasses?
It is a small silicone vent that equalizes air pressure between the two layers when hot or cold drinks are added [1]. It is permeable only to air, never water, so liquid cannot get between the walls [1]. Leave it alone; it is part of the design [1]
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Sources and how we checked
- Amazon.com listing for the Bodum Pavina Double Wall Glass, 15 oz, Set of 2
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