As a result of the above design, it is possible for an individual to drink directly from the opening 35 without his lip touching the "dirt" (not shown) which might have accumulated in the recess 21. First, by providing a lid 20 wherein the upper platform surface 31 is raised above the outer rim 178 and the tab 30 extends to the edge 37 of the platform 31, the possibility of having dirt or other debris within the reduced recess 21 is minimized or eliminated as well as the chances of coming in contact with the dirt during drinking.