If you're anything like us, you've tried everything to recreate the perfectly clear ice cubes you've seen at your neighborhood craft  bar. However, the path to achieving clear ice at home is murky at best. We'd like to offer some clarity on the matter by answering some questions about True Cubes® and examining the most common methods and myths circulating in the clear ice world. 

Q: does true cubes actually make clear ice?

A clear True Cubes ice cube in a whiskey glass on a marble countertop
A seemingly invisible True Cubes ice cube in a glass of water
A clear True Cubes ice cube in a glass of water
A clear True Cubes ice cube in a person’s hand

A: Yes!
True Cubes® trays consistently make clear ice cubes using regular tap water.  There may be a few micro bubbles around the outside.  These are normal and will go away after a few moments in your beverage.

To get the absolute best results, consult our Tips, Tricks & Techniques page.

Q: why are there extra ice cubes in the bottom tray?

A blue silicone True Cubes ice tray with clear ice cubes inside of it
A non-clear ice cube that comes from the bottom of a True Cubes ice tray
3 non-clear ice cubes that are used to create clear ice cubes in a True Cubes ice tray

A: The bottom chamber is used to assist the directional freezing process and does not make clear ice cubes!  Discard the ice in the bottom chamber or use it for other purposes.

Q: best way to remove ice cubes from the silicone tray?

A person removing crystal clear ice cubes from a silicone True Cubes tray
A person removing crystal clear ice cubes from a True Cubes ice cube tray

A:  Separate the cubes like shown, and be sure not to leave the unit in your freezer longer than  18-22 hours.

Get the full tutorial on our Tips, Tricks & Techniques page.

Q: HOW CAN I MAKE CLEAR ICE CUBES WITHOUT TRUE CUBES?

A red ice cube tray holding 6 ice cubes that are foggy and not clear
A large ice cube from a blue ice tray that is not clear
A large ice cube with air bubbles in the middle that make the ice look foggy

A: Clear ice myths are common, and True Cubes is the best clear ice cube maker.

We've heard them all and tried all of the techniques with less than optimum results.  Some people will suggest boiling the water or the double boil method (doesn't work).  Others will suggest using purified water (doesn't work). In fact, if you have tried using purified water in the True Cubes® unit, you may have noticed you get clear ice but you also get a "fireworks" patterns of micro bubbles in your ice cube.  Just stick with at least 50% hot tap water and you'll be good to go.

Q: HOW BIG IS A TRUE CUBES ICE TRAY?

A: The tray is 7" x 7" x 6" (about the size of a 1.5-quart carton of ice cream).