Besides the Covid-19 announcements that we await with bated breath, there’s something else that enthralls us about PM Lee Hsien Loong’s speeches. Yes, it is the iconic “magic” cup, which supposedly has language-changing properties. (Maybe not for the latest announcement).
It has become a meme, and even sparked sales as Singaporeans island-wide sought to get a piece of this classy cup. Here’s where you can buy one of your own. Mother tongue improvement, not guaranteed.
Image credit: Supermama Store
For 100/100 in your Mother Tongue classes, opt for this cup that looks 100% like the one PM Lee caresses.
The artist painstakingly went through Instagram to do up a replica and her efforts to paint this national icon are well appreciated. Just look at that gorgeous Tembusu flower and leaves – a symbol of resilience and purpose – that we Singaporeans direly need a cuppa of in this pandemic.
Get it at the Supermama Store.
PM Lee, like the fashionista he is, changes up cups from time to time. And we’ve spotted him using a white one with a tasteful blue scale-like pattern.
We pronounce ourselves #influenced. And so, we hunted down these surprisingly affordable porcelain cups that start from *gasp* $5.04. Looks like you can be an icon too without spending too much of your CPF.
Get these on Shopee.
Image credit: Umi Tea Sets
Just like the current friend group size, good things come in twos.
So, get a pair of these lovely hand-printed tea cups from Umi Tea Sets for you and your partner to class up dabao sushi dinners. These will make you feel like you’re off in a Zen garden in Tokyo, when really the closest option is to bluff friends you’re in Japan in SG.
Get these from Umi Tea Sets.
Image credit: Shopee
We’ve narrowed down the reason why PM Lee’s cup has captured so many hearts. 1) Its deep blue colour evokes a sense of calm, and 2) the floral motifs echo our Garden City beauty.
So, if you want something a tad more creative without losing the magical formula, pick from these floral cups that range from quirky to classy.
P.S. Our personal favourite is this: cup model A7.
Get these from Shopee.
Image credit: Pottery Jungle
The teacups sold here allows you to #supportlocal, something we’re sure the PM would approve of. These are made at Thow Kwang Pottery Jungle, a local three-gen owned pottery business since 1965. The place also possesses the oldest surviving dragon kiln in Singapore, plus conducts pottery workshops, too.
Get it at Thow Kwang Pottery Jungle.
Whatever “magic cup”-style you rock in the end, we’re glad you did your Singaporean duty in making it our next national icon. Till then, you can check out PM Lee’s shirt collection while we await the next tea-spilling announcement. Happy sipping!
Cover image adapted from: Supermama Store, Prime Minister’s Office, Shopee
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