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Outotsu Automatic Stirring Cup
Umenodesign Inc
This work, created by Satoshi Umeno from Tokyo, is a minimalist set of glass cups and coasters that fit together perfectly through soft concave and convex forms. Its design absorbs moisture, enhances aromas, and even improves the taste of beverages, while ensuring easy storage. Thoughtful and exceptionally elegant, it is rooted in daily rituals, elevating simple drinks into a sensory experience.
Though it appears as an ordinary transparent glass, its base is uniquely designed with a special raised shape, almost as if a hole has been carved out, allowing the glass to nest into the corresponding conical condensation coaster. When pouring beverages, alcohol, or any other liquid, the liquid flows over the raised base, creating a continuous swirling motion that forms a convection effect. This aerates the drink, enhancing its aroma and balancing the flavor, achieving an automatic stirring and mixing effect—allowing users to enjoy a perfectly proportioned beverage.
The conical condensation coaster is made from 100% natural volcanic ceramic, which absorbs moisture and condensation, controls humidity, eliminates odors, and provides antibacterial properties.
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