Maomao Green Collage Colour-Changing Mug – Apothecary Diaries, Heart Handle

Maomao would approve of a mug that changes when something hot goes in: it is basically an experiment. This Maomao colour-changing mug starts out dark and reveals a green Maomao collage as soon as you pour in tea or coffee.

Maomao green collage colour-changing mug

Cold, the mug is a dark glitter colour all over. Fill it with a hot drink and the coating clears to show a collage of Maomao in her green robes: a smiling portrait with freckles, a chibi with cat ears, a calm closed-eye face, a frog sticker, a green bow, white flowers and leaves, with little notes like "never give up" and "You're always okay". The heart-shaped handle keeps the cold colour with a speckled finish. Green is the colour of her apothecary robe and of every herb she would happily pick off the palace grounds.

What you get

• 1 heat-reveal ceramic mug with the Maomao green collage, printed on both sides
• Handle and cold colour: black, red or blue
• About 9.5 cm tall, 8 cm across, heart-shaped handle
• Not for the microwave or the dishwasher: rinse by hand
• One mug: tea, coffee and cordyceps not included

A small surprise for every cup

Pour, wait a few seconds and watch Maomao appear; it works best with a properly hot drink. It makes a fun present for a fan who likes a bit of theatre with their breakfast, and black keeps the reveal the most dramatic.