# Self Stirring Coffee Mug By Eva Rubenov | Published 2006-07-14 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-stirring-coffee-mug References: [newlaunches](http://www.newlaunches.com/archives/self_stirring_coffee_mug.php) & [hammacher](http://www.hammacher.com/publish/73062.asp) We need more innovation and design for ordinary tools and accessories. Otherwise, we haven't made much progress from the days of the caveman. The device shown is a battery operated [self-stirring coffee mug](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelmug). It spins at 3,000 rpms, which is faster than you... so it probably works. "A favorite gift among our customers, this mug has a miniature battery-operated propeller at the bottom of the well that spins at 3,000 rpms at the touch of a button on the handle, [automatically stirring your beverage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-chocolat-velvetiser) and eliminating the need to dispose of stirrers or find a place to leave coffee-dampened spoons. At your command the propeller re-stirs mugs of hot chocolate, coffee, or tea, preventing chocolate or sugar from settling out of solution, and overcoming the traditional challenge of adequately mixing honey in a hot drink. The mug includes a lid to keep contents from spilling and to retain heat, and the lid can be placed underneath the mugs base as an impromptu coaster. The mug is lightweight injection-molded plastic sheathed in a [stainless steel exterior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessi-buri-tumbler). Requires two AA batteries. Set of two. (9 oz.)" - Hammacher Schlemmer ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Battery-operated Mugs:** Opportunity for innovative battery-operated mugs that can stir beverages automatically without the need for traditional stirrers. - **Multi-purpose Mugs:** Opportunity for mugs that have additional features such as spill-proof lids and built-in coasters. - **Convenience in Beverage Mixing:** Opportunity for inventions that aim to make beverage mixing more convenient and efficient for everyday use. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Kitchenware:** Opportunity for companies in the kitchenware industry to develop and market innovative self-stirring mugs. - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for consumer electronics companies to create battery-operated mugs with advanced stirring mechanisms. - **Hospitality:** Opportunity for the hospitality industry to provide guests with self-stirring mugs as a convenient and unique offering. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Temperature-Regulating Coffee Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cauldryn-coffee-pro.md) - [On-the-Go Blending Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-elixir-mixer.md) - [Temperature Control Smart Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temperature-control-smart-mug.md) - [Sensor-Packed Smart Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextmug.md) - [Magnetic Battery Heated Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-coffee-mug.md) - [Smart Temperature Control Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-temperature-control-technology.md) - [Portable Hand-Held Frothers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-frother.md) - [Twisting Coffee Brewing Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qterra-craft-travel-brewer.md) - [Coffee-Cooling Travel Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beverage-tumbler.md)