To answer some questions asked here, please see below. The rest of the questions can be directed to Tim on his email address found on the funding page.
Q) Would be way more enticing if they showed more vigorous dunking and some accidental breaking of soft biscuits, and then skip to the last bit where they finish the drink and show how little mush remains in the cup after, and a promotional video of them brewing tea would make a lot of my friends really happy.
A) I have shown various things like this on social media which is linked on the campaign funding page.
Suggestion) A blog on how this idea came about and more information pertaining to why is Tim solution viable & affordable to all
Answer) I have tried to as much as possible explain how this came about in my campaign introduction. I have a growing social media presence on Facebook and Instagram, a blog could come next.
Suggestion) Proper high res photos from various angles to showcase - Selling point also product quality this is part is vital
Answer) I do have extremely high res images however the platform and various social media networks limit the size. I have added content on @crumb_cup insta and the Crumb Cup Facebook page which has various angles and the product in use.
Q) Also interested to know how i drink from the mug, do i have to dunk then remove the crumb cup?
What if i'm a sip, dunk, repeat kind of person - I know an absolute monster but having to remove this constantly will be a PITA especially when i know its going to drip when i remove it from my cup.
A) Yes, I know this is one that I have been asked about. I have addressed this and pinned it on my Facebook page, however: no, unfortunately, this is not really possible as the Crumb Cup in any format would then act like a little reservoir, whether I put a little sip slot in it or made a half cup version it would amount to having a small amount of liquid essentially held by the device and when tilted to sip it would pour over the top. But hey, perhaps if I get this one funded I can afford to hire some engineers far smarter than myself to work it out for us ;D
As for it making a mess, it is not as messy as you would think, I have made the mesh just open enough for it to drain very quickly. When my daughter uses it she does admittedly make a mess, but she makes a mess just dipping. What I do myself is put my cookies on a saucer and then put my Crumb Cup on that, completely minimizing any mess.
Q) In a perfect world this needs to some how keep the crumb soup away from my mouth while i sip and then be able to have it dunk again without having to remove it. It needs a way to fit all mug sizes and wrap around so i can actually get my mouth over the mug rim without looking like i'm trying to french kiss for the first time.
A) It does indeed fit all mug sizes, I have a Pic on insta that shows me putting it in 3 of the main mug shapes and sizes you will find on the market.
Yes, I know this is one that I have been asked about. I have addressed this and pinned it on my Facebook page, however: no unfortunately this is not really possible as the Crumb Cup in any format would then act like a little reservoir, whether I put a little sip slot in it or made a half cup version it would amount to having a small amount of liquid essentially held by the device and when tilted to sip it would pour over the top. But hey, perhaps if I get this one funded I can afford to hire some engineers far smarter than myself to work it out for us ;D
As for it making a mess, it is not as messy as you would think, I have made the mesh just open enough for it to drain very quickly. When my daughter uses it she does admittedly make a mess, but she makes a mess just dipping. What I do myself is put my cookies on a saucer and then put my Crumb Cup on that, completely minimizing any mess.
Q) Are there different insert sizes? what if i have a big mug and i like big cookies? do i have to snap my cookie in half before i dunk it...
A) Unfortunately, there is a limit to the cookies, this was unavoidable to make it fit universally. I was going to make a video highlighting this but time and budget constraints did not allow.
I made the decision to make the Crumb Cup universally sized at the expense of having to snap the cookie, of course knowing that any residual crumbs would be kept at bay via the Crumb Cup.
Q) First world problems, but if i'm backing something it has to work well for everyone
A) Hey I very much understand, and am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to answer these questions!
Advice) "I am passionate about coffee and have am a qualified barista. "
Before letting content out, double..no triple check it; especially when it involves asking people for backing.
A) Sorry about that, completely slipped through the cracks! As a crowdfunding novice, I guess I was a little too excited about getting this out there. Coupled with the difficulty of the interface. Thank you for pointing this out and I will amend it on Monday when my project liaison is in the office.
Again feel free to his Tim up with more queries via email as well to receive direct and likely faster answers.
