Cup of coffee Low-poly 3D model

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A coffee cup is a vessel for serving hot drinks like coffee and espresso-based beverages. Typically made of glazed ceramic, they have a single handle for portability while still hot. Ceramic construction allows the drink to remain hot while insulating the user's hand from heat, and can be quickly cleaned with cold water without fear of breakage compared to glassware. Coffee cups may also be disposable, made from paper or styrofoam, and used at coffee shops for customers on-the-go, often accompanied by a sleeve for insulation against heat transfer. In the past, materials like clay, wood, strengthened glass, metal, ceramic, and porcelain have been used. The first patent for a coffee cup lid was filed in 1967, focusing on reducing leakage and allowing steam escape. The Solo Traveler lid, part of the Museum of Modern Art's Humble Masterpieces exhibit, improved upon this design. However, recent lids like Viora have addressed issues with insufficient airflow during drinking. NASA designed 3D printed Space Cups for astronauts in the International Space Station, replacing traditional liquid bags. Their unique shape facilitates capillary flow towards the drinker's lips, aiding in fluid system design improvements for space and Earth-based applications.