Tea Helper (customizable)

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Get ready to solve yet another First World Problem. This is a minimalist solution designed to prevent tea from spilling out of one's cup through the teabag wire due to capillary action, which may occur if you simply let the wire dangle over the edge of the cup. To achieve this, correctly create a customized model and print it accurately, ensuring that the wire is securely clamped in one of the gaps. If not, try wrapping it through both gaps for extra grip. The example model provided is for a spoon with a handle 10 mm wide and at most 2.1 mm thick. Use Customizer to make a model that fits your favorite spoons perfectly. If Customizer is unavailable on the Thingiverse website, follow the instructions here to run it on your own computer. This solution works best when printed in a flexible filament, as it reduces the need for a perfectly accurate print and allows the Tea Helper to easily fit non-straight handles.