Key specs – Volume: 340ml; Weight: 90.7g; Resealable lid: Yes; Dishwasher safe: Yes; Microwave safe: Yes; Material: Plastic We launched with a minimum viable product, but the key to scaling that up has been listening to the market to evolve the offering. We regularly speak to our customers to find out what they like and dislike about our products, and that discourse is key not only to developing the brand and product range but also to growing the business.’ Resulting temperature once stirred/swirled with milk - 58C. This makes it a perfect travel mug for when you need to Aeropress on the go. It works really well for something like a travel vessel for cold/hot drinks. Are you looking for a reliable travel mug for on the go drinking? If so, look no further than our fantastic range of TOPL reusable leak-proof travel mugs. How could a new reusable cup design improve the coffee drinking experience, ensuring safety from spillages and scalding from hot liquids and removing that drinking through a slot experience, which kills the aroma and partitions the sensory experience?

Developing a cohesive and sustainable supply chain is crucial to our business. Managing that closer to home makes things infinitely more straightforward,’ she explained. With the product having come a long way since its first iteration, Eleanor says that one of the keys to TOPL’s success has been listening to the market and being prepared to make changes. What's even better is that our cups are customised in engraved design or spot colour print and have large branding areas to accommodate. These given qualities create an unstoppable duo when promoting your logo.

Students of coffee history will be aware of Faema’s award-winning machines, which for the past two decades have been made exclusively for the professional market. The Faemina marks the brand’s return to the home kitchen, and the highest possible grade of domestic coffee machine, based on one Italian company’s 75-year pursuit of the ultimate espresso. Since its launch last year, the TOPL design has successfully gained commercial traction and critical acclaim, from the likes of the Guardian Newspaper through to the GQ Awards, which is the ‘icing on the cake’ for the Flynn Product Design team. At Flynn we refer to our philosophy as HUMAN: Our vision is to make things the best they can be and to connect humans and objects on a fundamental level – simple yet complex, functional yet emotional. I think we have achieved that with TOPL.

We first looked at 3D printing and vacuum casting but eventually worked with a Dutch company that helped us create a food-grade silicone magnetic polymer. To meet their sustainable development goals as the business continues to grow, Eleanor hopes to bring production to the UK if possible. The catalyst for the business was to use magnetic technology to prevent everyday coffee spills,’ she said.While admitting that launching a business which was far removed from the legal profession for which she was studying was somewhat daunting, Eleanor said that her upbringing made the step less intimidating than it could have been. We started from scratch by exploring what the perfect reusable coffee cup might look like. In my experience, attributing a budget for market research at the start of any project always pays dividends, and that was certainly the case with TOPL. Having secured the funding and identified suppliers, the father and daughter team could have been forgiven for thinking that the biggest challenges were behind them. That research led us to the creation of a minimalist ‘single use’ cup shape yet reflecting a strong lifestyle identity associated with reusable products.

We were able to identify brand values, perform niche scoping and establish form and format preferences. Thanks for your response. And, yes, I do understand you're a small family business and, understanding that is why I have given these cups many many chances. I will have to dig out previous response I referred to as it is some time ago. In terms of how you can make it right, I'd say it's one of two ways: Either you can explain any adjustments the user can make to rectify dripping lids or, in case you were aware of this issue in early prototypes and have since rectified it in newer versions, you can send me 5 replacement new lids. Just to be clear we are always very careful in installing the lids so as not to cross thread etc.TOPL travel cups aren’t your regular travel mugs with lids – they are strong, efficient and built with spill-proof patented technology. Our TOPL mugs have an ergonomic design and also enable 360° drinking to ensure that you can sip your favourite hot or cold beverage with ease. These innovative travel cups offer up to 6 hours of cold beverage drinking and up to 4 hours of hot beverage drinking, making them suitable for everything from warm coffee and tea to cold fresh juice. Reusable coffee cups normally come in a range of sizes to suit different coffee consumption habits. A lot of them hail from the US or Australia, however, so it’s common to see volumes listed in fluid ounces. A 4oz cup such as KeepCup’s XS holds 118ml of liquid – so it’s ideal for espresso or piccolo – whereas Stojo’s 16oz (454ml) Biggie cup is designed for long coffee drinks and smoothies. If you just want a regular mug-sized coffee, the 12oz (341ml) size should suit you nicely. This is NOT a flask, it’s a cup. DO NOT put boiling water in and seal it - that’s not what it’s for. As a design consultancy with over 20 years of experience, here again we were able to use our expertise in creating the manufacture drawings and in-tool engineering. This stylish drinkware is lightweight, durable, and dishwasher-safe. It comes in a range of colours to match your brand and provides the perfect platform to deliver your brand. Our cups are BPA, BPS, and BPF-free.

The TOPL, which is available in two sizes (227ml and 340ml) and five colours (charcoal, teal, stone, salt and coral) is simple to clean, too. The lid can be popped in the dishwasher, and rinsing the cup itself couldn’t be easier. We used our established industry network to broker meetings and negotiate the arrangements that led to the manufacture of the final product which was launched in 2020. The branded TOPL cups are stylish and lightweight. As well as being durable and dishwasher safe. They come in a range of colours to match different brands and provide the perfect platform to deliver your brand. Plus, the material used is also reassuringly BPA, BPS and BPF free. How long does the TOPL cup keep drinks warm for?Integrating these multiple features and overcoming the technical challenges of containing and transporting hot, pressurized liquids were certainly the hardest part of the project. Accidental spillages are therefore avoided, as are potential scalding or damage to Macbooks or smartphones. It is unique in that it can be open but closes automatically should it need to. Custom materials We’ll do a few tests. I’m going to make some hot drinks, some with different devices, and then see what temperature they are when they go into the cup. Did you know we have many premium drinkware options available? For instance, the Branded TOPL Cups can be dual-branded with your logo. The TOPL Cups are available in two sizes, 8oz and 12oz. Helping to drive this international expansion is the team’s new product, the Flow360 cup, which is designed to replicate the ‘drinking experience of an open cup, with a transparent vented lid’.