Suppose you have a glass of ice water, or coke, or beer, or what have you. Condensation forms (much like it does on the advertisements on television for those cold drinks), and sure enough it runs to the base of the glass. It may form a puddle. Or if you’re like some folks, you use a magazine or newspaper to help out with that a little bit, but those items can get soaked, too. Then when you lift the glass, there is so much moisture that it drips on your lap and chest as you lift it to drink.

I remember the day my parents received a set of Thirstystone coasters as a gift. I was still in high school, and I don’t remember us ever using coasters at all (we had old furniture). I thought it odd that any coaster could be better than another – you just set drinking cups and glasses on them, right? But with the name ‘Thirstystone,’ it does make you curious.

Sure enough Thirstystone is a name that this product deservers. I was so impressed by them, when I moved out of my parents house, one of the first things I did for myself is buy myself a set. I’ve also given them away as housewarming gifts (and even as recent as last month, one such recipient reminded me that he still has them and likes them).

Design

Thirstystone coasters have a heavy stone feel to them. The underside has a kind of a thin cork pad, which is nice in that it protects the surface that the coaster sits on from the hard stone of the coaster itself.

When I look around the net for Thirstystones, there appear to be many different designs. I don’t remember having such a selection back when I bought my set several years ago. As attractive as the designs are, the ’sandstorm’ ones (pictured at the top of this review), seem to go with any decor, and are my favorite.

Bottom Line

The Thirstystone Coaster Set is a terrific addition for any household. Not only that, but I keep one of them at work, too. It is attractive, functional, and is by far better than any other coaster I’ve used. It also makes for a great housewarming gift, as coaster sets are an oft-overlooked gift item. Even if someone has a set of coasters, the designs are neutral enough to complement them rather than clash.

Our family likes the Thirstystone Coaster Set.

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