Q: Will the Smart Lid turn back to the brown cold colour?
A: Yes it does. The lid is a visual indicator for the present temperature of the contained liquids. Therefore as the beverage cools, the colour of the lid will indicate this appropriately, and slowly change back to its cold colour.
Q: Does the Smart Lid change colour on all types of hot beverages?
A: The Smart Lid reacts to heat, so the lid will change colour on all type of beverages. However, with coffee types like Cappuccinos and Lattes, the speed of which the lid will turn red is slower than very hot beverages like teas or black coffee.
Q: At what temperature does the colour change occur and why?
A: The Smart Lid turns Red at 120°F / 48°C.
The ideal brewing temperature for hot coffee is about 190°F, while full thickness skin burns can commence as low as 120°F. however gradual temperature rises equate to dramatic decreases in scald times.
Q: Why is the Smart Lid disposable?
A: The lid comes in contact with your mouth so bacteria has a higher propensity to accumulate on the lid, the most sanitary option is to dispose of it.
A: We wanted a product that could be used by both cafes and the home user.
A: The specialty plastic is extremely expensive, thus a reuseable plastic lid would be much more expensive.
Questions asked by café operators:
Q: How does it work?
A: The Smart Lid is infused with a colour changing additive, and when there is a change in temperature the lid responds by glowing red.
Q: How can I communicate the benefits of using the Smart Lid to my customers?
A: We strongly recommend promoting the benefits of the Smart Lid by displaying a point-of-sale brochure either affixed to the coffee machine or where the hot beverage is collected by the consumer.