Steeper Keeper, which features a classic bone white exterior with a contrasting caramel interior, is a ceramic tea mug that has a slotted handle for tea bag strings. The slotted handle in the Steeper Keeper holds the tea bag in place and prevents it from falling into the tea brew.
Quirky is behind the Steeper Keeper design, meaning that the Steeper Keeper concept, name, tagline and final design are a result of crowdsourced input and ideas. The clever teacup is available for pre-production order at a cost of $8. It will be $10 once production begins.
Smart Tea Mugs
The Steeper Keeper's Slotted Handle Prevents Tea Tags from Being Brewed
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