Self-stirring cup could signal the end for the humble teaspoon
The humble teaspoon could be confined to the back of the cutlery drawer following the invention of a self-stirring teacup.
The mug takes away the need to search for a spoon when making a hot beverage.
The gadget was created by two French designers, who recently displayed it at the London Design Festival.
Designer Florian Dussopt, 23, said: "The cup aims at introducing a new way of drinking tea or another warm drink without using a spoon.
The self-stirring cup ould mean the end of the humble teaspoon
"The ball is put into a slightly protruding base to keep it in place when stirring and drinking.
"Users gently move the cup, like you would when swirling a glass of cognac, and the action pushes the ball around.
"The ceramic ball mixes all various sugars and milk at the same time, thus eliminating the need for a spoon.
"When you drink, the ball is blocked by the gravity in the recess of the glass.”
Mr Dussopt revealed the designers plan to introduce the cup, called Ceramic For Mix, into bars and restaurants.
He added: "The aim is not to kill the spoon but to suggest an alternative for a special occasion."
His company, called Ana Gram, has made a series of prototypes of the cups and is looking for a manufacturer.
Most of us are more familiar with the traditional tea making way - involving a spoon
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