This may seriously be one of the best things I’ve ever heard. Maybe, it’s because prior to typing this I just burnt my mouth on a scorchin’ hot cup of Dunkin Donuts joe, or maybe it’s because it’s a damn good idea. Seriously a cup of hot chocolate, tea, coffee can really do the trick when having to brave the cold but there is nothing worse than taking that first sip and burning your mouth. It’s the worst. Which is why the Smart Lid may quickly become one of my most needed investments.

So what does it do? Well, besides saving your tongue and mouth from some not so pleasant burns, it helps you avoid unwanted spills too. Now that we think about it, it’s kinda crazy how many issues we can have with a cup of coffee. Anyway, when you put the smart lid on your cup it does two things.  First, it tells you if the lid is on tight. If the part where the lid and the cup meet is brown, it means you’re good to go and the worries you used to have of unwanted leaks and spills are no more. Second, it tells you if it’s time to take that first sip. We all know that red usually means stop right? Well, the Smart Lid is no exception. If your top turns red, you may want to wait a few minutes before taking that first sip. Your mouth will appreciate it. [via Cnet.com]

Sample packs go for about $8.95 if you want to try ‘em out and are available in brown (which turns to red) and pale green (which turns to white). Hey, the point of a cup of anything is to warm us up, help get our day started and relax a little. Thanks to the Smart Lid, you can.

Would you Lovelies purchase some of them? Do you wish any local coffee shops by you would, too?