Sur La Table Stainless Steel Measuring Cups & Spoons

Let’s be honest: most recipe “fails” aren’t personal. Your oven wasn’t in a bad mood. Your flour didn’t wake up and choose chaos.
The culprit is usually hiding in plain sightyour measuring tools, quietly freelancing with the numbers.
When you’re baking (especially), precision is the difference between “soft and chewy” and “why is this cookie snapping like a graham cracker?”

That’s where the Sur La Table Stainless Steel Measuring Cups & Spoons set earns its keep.
It’s a simple tool, but it sits at the center of almost everything you cook: pancakes, cookies, spice rubs, vinaigrettes,
weeknight soups, and that “I’m just eyeballing it” moment that somehow turns into a salt avalanche.

What’s Included in the Sur La Table Set

This Sur La Table set is a practical, no-nonsense combo pack: four measuring cups and four measuring spoons,
grouped together on a ring and designed to nest for compact storage.

Measuring cup sizes

• 1/4 cup (great for nuts, grated cheese, cocoa powder)
• 1/3 cup (the MVP for brown sugar and breadcrumbs)
• 1/2 cup (perfect for oats, chocolate chips, yogurt)
• 1 cup (flour, rice, and “yes, I am making muffins today” energy)

Measuring spoon sizes

• 1/4 tsp (nutmeg, clove, cayenneaka “a little goes a long way”)
• 1/2 tsp (baking soda, garlic powder, cinnamon)
• 1 tsp (vanilla, baking powder, dried herbs)
• 1 Tbsp (honey, soy sauce, oil, lemon juice)

Why Stainless Steel Matters (More Than You’d Think)

A measuring set is only “boring” until you’ve owned the alternative: plastic cups that warp slightly in the dishwasher,
printed numbers that fade into invisible ghost text, and handles that crack right when you’re in the middle of cooking for guests.
Stainless steel avoids most of that drama. It’s durable, doesn’t hold onto odors the way some plastics can, and generally stays looking
like it belongs in a kitchen (not a toy bin).

The Sur La Table set also leans into an underrated feature: nesting storage.
When cups stack well, you’re not digging through drawers like you’re on a treasure hunt for the 1/3 cup.
And when the spoons and cups live on a ring, they don’t mysteriously vanish to the same dimension where lost socks go.

The Ring Design: Helpful… If You Use It Smartly

The “all-on-one-ring” approach is great for organization. It keeps the set together, cuts down drawer clutter, and makes it easy to grab
everything at once when you’re moving fast.

Two practical ways to use the ring

1. Keep them together if you value speed and neat storage. This is ideal for everyday cooks who want quick access.
2. Pop one off while cooking and reattach afterward. This is ideal for bakers who don’t want other pieces swinging around
   while they level flour like they’re doing surgery.

Either way, this style is especially handy for small kitchens, dorm apartments, and anyone whose drawer space is basically a rumor.

How to Measure Like You Mean It

A good set of cups and spoons is only half the story. The other half is technique. This is where most people accidentally sabotage their own recipes
and then blame the recipe like it owes them money.

Dry ingredients: fill, then level

For dry ingredients (flour, sugar, cocoa, oats), use the cups the classic way: fill the cup so it’s heaping, then use a straight edge (like the back of a knife)
to level it off. The goal is a flat top, not a mountain range.

Flour: don’t scoop from the bag

Flour compacts easily. If you scoop directly from the bag, you can pack extra flour into the cup without realizing it, and that can make baked goods dry or dense.
Instead, fluff the flour, spoon it into the cup, and level it.
If you bake often, consider using a kitchen scale for consistencyvolume measurements can vary depending on how tightly ingredients are packed.

Brown sugar: pack it (unless your recipe says otherwise)

Brown sugar is the exception to the “don’t pack” rule. Most recipes expect it to be firmly packed into the measuring cup, then leveled.
That’s how you get the moisture and sweetness balance the recipe developer intended.

Liquids: use a liquid measuring cup when it matters

Yes, you can measure liquids in dry cups in a pinch. But for accuracyespecially in bakingliquid measuring cups are designed for that job.
They let you measure at eye level on a flat surface, which reduces error and spills.
Use the Sur La Table spoons for small liquids (vanilla, lemon juice, fish sauce), and reach for a liquid cup for larger amounts (milk, water, oil).

Real-World Examples: Where This Set Shines

1) Baking powder and baking soda (the “don’t mess this up” duo)

The difference between 1/2 teaspoon and a “rounded-ish teaspoon” isn’t cute when baking.
Too much leavener can cause bitter flavors, weird texture, or a rise-and-collapse situation that looks like your muffins got emotionally overwhelmed.
The included 1/4 tsp and 1/2 tsp are especially useful for precise baking.

2) Spice rubs and seasoning blends

Want a quick rub for chicken thighs? Try: 1 Tbsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp cayenne.
This set covers every measurement in that mix without guesswork. And because the spoons are metal, you’re not staining your tools red forever.

3) Baking cookies with fewer surprises

Cookies are a measurement “tell.” If your flour is overpacked, cookies get cakey or dry; if your sugar is off, spread and browning change.
Having sturdy cups that level cleanly helps you repeat resultsmeaning when you find your perfect cookie, you can actually recreate it on purpose.

4) Everyday cooking: faster, cleaner, more consistent

Even if you’re not a baker, measuring tools keep weeknight cooking consistent. Think: 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp honey, 1 tsp cornstarch
for a quick stir-fry glaze; or 1/3 cup rice vinegar and 1/2 cup oil for a big batch of vinaigrette.
Small measurements are where flavors swing wildly, so spoons you can trust matter.

Care, Cleaning, and Keeping Them Looking Nice

Stainless steel is generally low-maintenance, and this set is designed to be dishwasher safe.
Still, if you want it to stay shiny and readable long-term, a few habits help:

• Rinse quickly after sticky ingredients (honey and syrup love to glue themselves on).
• Avoid harsh abrasives that can dull the finish over time.
• Dry promptly if you’re prone to water spots and want that “new tool” look.

Who This Set Is Best For

Great fit if you…

• Want a reliable stainless set for daily cooking and baking
• Prefer a simple, classic size range (no tiny specialty measures you’ll never use)
• Like nesting storage and the convenience of a ring
• Are replacing an older set with faded markings or warped cups

Consider another option if you…

• Need extra micro-measures (like 1/8 tsp or 1/16 tsp) for very precise spice work
• Frequently measure into narrow spice jars (some spoon shapes fit better than others)
• Want magnetic stacking instead of a ring-based system

Common Measuring Mistakes (and Quick Fixes)

Mistake: “Close enough” flour

Fix: Spoon and level. Or better yet, use a scale when baking regularly. This alone can dramatically improve consistency in cakes, cookies, and bread.

Mistake: Swapping dry cups and liquid cups freely

Fix: Use dry cups for dry ingredients and a liquid measuring cup for liquids when accuracy matters. It’s not kitchen superstitionit’s physics and geometry (the least fun kind of geometry).

Mistake: Eyeballing small amounts of salt, baking soda, or extracts

Fix: Use the spoons. Small measurements are high-impact, and the difference between 1/4 teaspoon and 1/2 teaspoon can absolutely be noticeable in flavor and texture.

Kitchen Experiences: What It’s Like Using Sur La Table Measuring Cups & Spoons Day to Day

If you cook or bake even a few times a week, you start to recognize the little “kitchen moments” where measuring tools either help you feel competent…
or make you feel like you’re doing calculus while hungry. A sturdy stainless set like this tends to show its value in boring, everyday waysexactly the ways that matter.

For example: you’re making pancakes on a Saturday, and the batter looks a bit thick. You add milk “until it feels right,” but it goes from thick to watery in about two seconds.
That’s when the tablespoon becomes your best friend. Adding liquid in measured increments (one tablespoon at a time) is one of those small habits that makes you feel
like a calm, capable cook instead of someone chasing runaway batter consistency.

Or take baking powder and baking sodathe ingredients that love to punish casual behavior. When you’re measuring 1/2 teaspoon,
a well-shaped spoon helps you level cleanly, without tapping, shaking, and accidentally turning “1/2 tsp” into “1/2 tsp plus a bonus amount I didn’t consent to.”
That clean leveling edge matters most when you’re baking: muffins that rise evenly, cookies that spread the way you expect, and quick breads that don’t taste bitter.

Another very real scenario: you’re cooking something savory and building flavor in layersmaybe a quick stir-fry sauce with soy sauce, honey, and cornstarch.
Measuring 1 tablespoon of soy sauce is straightforward. Measuring honey is the sticky part (literally).
The trick many home cooks use is to measure oil first (or spray the spoon lightly), then honey slides out more easily.
With stainless steel, cleanup is usually simpler than plastic, and you don’t end up with permanent “honey perfume” living in your drawer.

Then there’s the drawer factor. Most of us don’t have unlimited storage; we have a drawer that’s one spatula away from rebellion.
Nesting cups reduce clutter, and the ring keeps the whole family together. The only time the ring can feel annoying is when you’re trying to measure flour quickly
and the other cups swing into the action like they’re trying to help (they’re not). The workaround is simple: detach the cup you need during prep,
then clip it back on after. That tiny habit turns the ring from “mildly chaotic” to “honestly pretty convenient.”

Finally, there’s the quiet confidence of repeatability. When you dial in a favorite recipeyour chili seasoning mix, your banana bread, your go-to vinaigrette
you want it to taste the same next time. Consistent measuring is what makes “my signature dish” a real thing instead of a lucky accident.
In practice, that’s the real joy of a dependable set of measuring cups and spoons: less guessing, fewer surprises, and more moments when you taste something and go,
“Yep. Nailed it.”

Conclusion

The Sur La Table Stainless Steel Measuring Cups & Spoons set is a straightforward upgrade that pays off every time you cook.
You get the most-used sizes, durable stainless construction, nesting storage, and a ring system that keeps the set from scattering.
Pair it with solid measuring techniquespoon-and-level flour, pack brown sugar, use liquid measuring cups for liquids when precision mattersand you’ll improve consistency across
everything from cookies to weeknight sauces.