Though I’m the only editor at The Kitchn who doesn’t cover food regularly, I still consider myself a great home chef (and foodie!). Luckily, I have a team of chefs, culinary producers, and food editors I can call on at any time for their tips, recipes, and advice — and I especially appreciate their product recommendations (like this editor-loved Costco rug!). So when I found out that seven editors on staff swear by the same mini $7 gadget, I knew I had to get my hands on it.
Why The Kitchn Editors Love the OXO Mini Angled Measuring Cup So Much
“I’ve had this tiny but mighty measuring cup for over 10 years and probably use it every day, mainly when I’m testing and developing recipes. It’s also wonderful for cocktails since there’s a marker for as little as 1/4 ounce, and the fact that you can see the measurements by looking straight down means no bending over and looking at the sides like traditional liquid measuring cups! It goes through the dishwasher like a champ, and we even bring it to rental houses when we go on vacation to make sure we can always measure out perfect cocktails.”
“My mom had this ‘shot glass measuring cup’ that I would use all the time when I baked, so when I moved into my own apartment I think this was one of my first purchases. It’s one of my most-used kitchen items, and I’m actually surprised I only have one! I use it to hold espresso shots with it when I make iced lattes in the morning, and when I cook, it’s an important part of my mise en place of holding olive oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, etc. I use it when baking to measure liquid ingredients, and it can also serve as a shot glass under certain circumstances.”
“I have the stainless steel OXO mini measuring cup (it’s so sleek!). Although I know its intended purpose is primarily for the bar cart, its easy-to-read measurement marks makes it incredibly useful way beyond spirits. It measures 4 tablespoons, or 1/4 cup, and I use it to measure all sorts of liquids — vanilla extract, simple syrups, coffee (for rich chocolate cake), and much more. I’ve only had mine for about a year, but I know it’ll be a forever mainstay in my kitchen!”
“At my previous job, all of the editors were going on about how much they love this tiny and mighty measuring cup. Based on their rave reviews, I just had to get one for myself — and I’ve been in love with it ever since. Though I know its main purpose is for measuring ingredients for a drink, I find myself keeping it next to me as I cook dinner. I’ll add oil, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and any other ingredient as I need it before adding it to the skillet. It’s honestly the best, and I’ve been meaning to buy myself at least two more!”
“I got the stainless steel version of this mini measuring cup in a gift bag from an event, and it is now the only jigger we use in my home. It’s so convenient for making cocktails because the measurements are right on the side, there’s no wondering which side of a traditional jigger is correct.”
“The mini OXO measuring cup is not only adorable; it is one of my favorite kitchen tools. I’m constantly reaching for it when testing recipes for The Kitchn or cooking for my two kids. It’s so much easier to use this little cup to measure liquids than measuring spoons. Plus, I’m convinced that this measuring cup has helped me become a better at-home bartender because my drink proportions are always spot-on.”