Introduction:Manner’s newly launched navy blue ceramic cup paired with a brown leather sleeve has attracted numerous coffee enthusiasts to rush to purchase it. However, many users have reported that the sleeve is extremely difficult to remove, and once taken off, the cup itself is considered plain in design—so much so that some have jokingly likened it to a spittoon. This article delves into the design details of this limited-edition accessory, shares real user experiences in removing the sleeve, and offers practical tips and precautions to help you better understand this exclusive coffee cup and the controversy surrounding it.

Manner has recently launched another limited-edition bundle that includes a free cup, this time featuring a navy blue rimmed ceramic cup paired with a brown leather sleeve, quickly drawing large crowds of consumers who stayed up late to line up for a chance to buy. According to official images released, the ceramic cup features a deep blue base with delicate painted trim along the rim, complemented by the brand’s signature leather sleeve on the outside. The overall style is minimalist yet premium, winning the hearts of many coffee lovers at first glance.

Many loyal customers, eager to be among the first to get their hands on the product, not only queued up at stores early in the morning but also experienced “veteran players” who waited on delivery platforms late at night for the sale to begin. It is understood that the product went live earlier than previous launches, with some users successfully placing pre-orders as early as 11 PM, demonstrating the continued high popularity of Manner’s limited-edition merchandise.

However, upon receiving the actual product, the first challenge for consumers was how to remove the tightly fitted leather sleeve. The official packaging clearly states that the sleeve is not washable, prompting many to want to take it off in order to clean the cup itself. Yet, many users noted that the adhesion between the sleeve and the ceramic cup was unusually strong—some even spent over half an hour carefully trying to peel it off, making little to no progress.

Experienced Manner cup collectors pointed out that sleeves from other color variants of the same series in the past were relatively easier to remove, but the material used this time (suspected to be PU leather) or differences in the manufacturing process have significantly increased the difficulty of removal. Some users ultimately chose not to remove the sleeve at all, instead using the whole set for storage purposes—such as holding miscellaneous items, serving as a pen holder, or even temporarily as a vase—showcasing alternative and creative uses.

There were also users who refused to give up, and after repeated attempts and adjustments, finally managed to separate the sleeve from the ceramic cup. These successful cases were shared on social media platforms, with users offering tips such as gently pulling the edges of the sleeve to loosen it, rotating the cup at an appropriate angle to aid in removal, and emphasizing the need to be careful to avoid using too much force which could damage the cup. Additionally, some suggested slightly stretching the sleeve to help with a smoother removal process.

However, once the sleeve was finally removed, some users who care about aesthetics were left disappointed by the “bare” ceramic cup. Many comments pointed out that the cup looked rather plain without the sleeve, with some netizens bluntly stating it “looks like a product that went from 50 yuan to 10 yuan,” “instantly less appealing to use,” “a colleague said it looks like a flowerpot,” and others directly describing its appearance as resembling a “spittoon,” sparking a wave of discussion and jokes.

Interestingly, some netizens argued that although the navy blue variant was jokingly compared to a spittoon, another variant circulating in the market—the so-called “hidden edition”—a white ceramic cup with red trim, actually resembles a spittoon even more in shape. According to community speculation, this hidden edition may have only been obtained by a very small number of users and might be launched as the next limited-edition item after the navy blue cups sell out, generating much anticipation and discussion among coffee fans.

The above content is compiled by CoffeeHunters, a coffee news website.