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Pour hot coffee, the image appears

Heat changing coffee mug

Pour hot coffee in and the black glaze turns clear, revealing the artwork underneath. It cools, it goes black again. Thermochromic glaze, eleven ounces, dishwasher safe. The reveal works exactly once per person, so pick who you hand it to.

$9.49
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What it actually is

  • Thermochromic glaze changes with heat
  • 11oz ceramic, microwave and dishwasher safe
  • Lead-free and FDA compliant
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In stock on 1 of 1 day we have checked since Sep 10.

If it sells out, the closest thing still in stock is Pour coffee, beam down the crew.

Details

BrandNofinis
ConditionNew
CategoryWeird science gifts and gadgets

Listed on Amazon as: Nofinis Heat Changing Coffee Mug for Dad – Magic Color…

Full Amazon listing name

Nofinis Heat Changing Coffee Mug for Dad – Magic Color Changing Ceramic Cup That Reveals Hidden Message with Hot Coffee – Gift for Father’s Day, Birthday, Christmas – Dishwasher Safe

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