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  • Cooperative State Research Education and Extension Service - Color Changing Coffee Mug 11oz - Go Mug Yourself
  • Cooperative State Research Education and Extension Service - Color Changing Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • Cooperative State Research Education and Extension Service - Color Changing Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
  • Cooperative State Research Education and Extension Service - Color Changing Coffee Mug - Go Mug Yourself
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Cooperative State Research Education and Extension Service - Color Changing Mug 11oz

Cooperative State Research Education and Extension Service - Color Changing Mug 11oz

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Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service - Color Morphing Mug Design

This design sets the name of the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, known as CSREES, across the mug as a tribute to a federal agency that worked to advance agricultural and environmental science.

Visual Elements & Composition

The composition is built around the agency's full name and its three core functions, Research, Education, and Extension, which give the design its structure. Its formal, typographic character reflects the official tone of a government body. Nothing decorative competes with the lettering, so the words carry the piece.

Meaning & Symbolism

CSREES was an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture and operated from 1994 to 2009. It coordinated research, education, and extension programs across the Land-Grant University System. Research advanced agricultural and environmental studies, Education supported academic programs and institutional knowledge, and Extension carried research-based outreach to communities. The agency was replaced by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), so this design honours a body whose work continues under a new name.

Hidden Words, Revealed by Heat

This artwork suits a mug because the mug changes the design. When cold, the lettering is only faintly visible, and it emerges as a hot drink is poured in. The reveal turns a morning coffee into a small ritual, with the agency's name appearing as the cup warms in your hands. For anyone who works in agriculture, extension, or land-grant education, or who simply appreciates a piece of institutional history, the mug makes a memorable, slightly cheeky gift that reads differently from one moment to the next.

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Color-changing ceramic mugs with a glossy finish, black exterior, and white interior. Available in one size: 11 oz (≈330 ml). Heat-reactive coating reveals your custom design when filled with hot liquid. BPA- and lead-free, with a comfortable C-handle.

This mug brings a playful twist to the daily coffee or tea ritual. At room temperature, it looks like a simple black mug with a glossy finish. But add a hot beverage, and your chosen design fades into view, showing vivid colors against the white interior.

The ceramic body is durable enough for repeated use, while the C-shaped handle balances comfort and grip. Printing uses sublimation techniques that fuse color into the heat-reactive surface for crisp results when the design appears.

  • Material: ceramic with glossy black exterior and white interior.
  • Size: one standard size, 11 oz (≈330 ml).
  • Finish: glossy glaze with heat-sensitive surface.
  • Printing: sublimation process produces crisp, vibrant colors.
  • Safety: BPA-free and lead-free, suitable for everyday drinks.
  • Effect: design is faintly visible when cold, fully revealed when hot.

Perfect as a novelty gift or a fun personal mug, the heat-reactive design makes coffee breaks more engaging. It works well for morning coffee, afternoon tea, or hot chocolate.

  1. Daily routine: fill with any hot beverage to reveal your chosen artwork.
  2. Gifting: the “magic” reveal makes it a memorable present for birthdays, holidays, or office exchanges.
  3. Office use: sparks conversation while still being practical for everyday drinks.

Note: for best results, avoid designs that rely heavily on deep black backgrounds, as they may blend with the mug’s surface when cold.

Unlike standard mugs, color-changing mugs require gentler care to preserve the heat-reactive coating. Hand-wash only — avoid the dishwasher and abrasive scrubbers, which can damage the finish and reduce the effect.

The mug is safe for short microwave use when heating liquids, but repeated high-heat cycles may shorten the lifespan of the coating. Always allow the mug to cool before washing.

Available in one classic size: 11 oz (approximately 330 ml). It’s large enough for most standard coffee makers and fits comfortably in most cabinets.

Size guide

All measurements are product dimensions in inches.

11 oz
Height (in) 3.78
Diameter (in) 3.23
Diameter w/ handle (in) 4.76

Note: measurements are approximate; slight variations may occur due to manufacturing tolerances.