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on/off coffee mug

posted: November 30th, 2007 14 comments author: technabob

This simple, clever mug automatically indicates its current state of mind when you pour a hot beverage into it.

On Off Mug

In its dormant state, the mug offers a black “OFF” display, but once your hot coffee or tea hits the inside, it gradually transforms to read “ON”. A heat sensitive pigment changes the color of the mug from black to white.

While it may be designed for coffee, the $25 mug is Charles & Marie’s “Soupe du Jour” offer of the day. So if you want one in time for the holidays, you better grab yours now.

14 comments comment

1. Coqui | November 30th, 2007 at 10:38 am

Nice idea, but am I missing something. Should it not have displayed HOT and Cold…
2. Sicko | November 30th, 2007 at 7:29 pm

It’s neither “just plain fun” or good design. Sad design, boring and $25 bucks!? I’ll pass.
3. technabob | November 30th, 2007 at 8:59 pm

Somebody must have peed in Sicko’s Wheaties today.
4. Ruff | December 1st, 2007 at 12:17 am

“indicates its current state of mind”

caffeine = ON
5. gigi | December 1st, 2007 at 1:02 am

i am pro fun and i say two thumbs up.
6. webringnet.com | December 1st, 2007 at 8:14 am

is this for cofee only? how about other drink?
7. David Dunn | December 2nd, 2007 at 8:01 am

I quite like the idea and agree with Coqui that the cup should display HOT and COLD instead.

I also think that the price is a bit steep, if it was lower I may be tempted to get one of these.
8. Jasmin | December 2nd, 2007 at 11:43 am

Where can i buy this mug from?????????????????????????????????????????????????
9. technabob | December 2nd, 2007 at 1:08 pm

Click the “Charles & Marie” link in the article. You can order one from them.
10. Max | December 2nd, 2007 at 3:56 pm

40 $ Shipping for a 25 $ mug … weird.
11. technabob | December 2nd, 2007 at 4:09 pm

Where the heck are you trying to ship it to?
12. Hanadi Al Sayed | December 9th, 2007 at 4:22 am

Dear Sir,

How can I order (on/off mug)?

Regards,
HANADI AL SAYED
13. technabob | December 9th, 2007 at 9:48 am

As the article says, they are sold by Charles & Marie , so I’d check with them.
14. Pete | January 3rd, 2008 at 10:07 pm

Hm.. daylight robbery. 15 Euro Cup ships for 15 Euro. And this the cheapest way to ship .. hee heee. Shipping from some distance galaxy?

Pete