Sip and shoot: Tea brand unveils Bluetooth gaming mug with integrated trigger and motion sensors

WTF?! Tea may not be the go-to beverage for Western gamers, but many people around the world swear by it, including the Saudis. Rabea, a heritage Saudi tea brand, promises mobile gamers who love sipping tea during intense sessions a more seamless experience.

Sip breaks while gaming often lead to eliminations, but Rabea’s new limited-edition Rabea Trigger Mug aims to change that. The device has a clever solution: it integrates mobile gaming controls right into the mug itself.

First off, let’s talk about the aesthetics. Images show the mug with a sleek matte black design with red accents, giving it a distinctly gamer-oriented vibe. It does a pretty great job of convincing you that it’s made of the same material as an actual firearm. But hidden under that seemingly durable exterior that Rabea likes to call “anti-impact polymer” is some smart technology.

This mug is powered by a “nano chipset” and packs an accelerometer and gyroscope that can track motion controls with precision and accuracy. Combined with the ergonomic trigger, you can aim, shoot, and frag your opponents, all without taking your lips off your steamy beverage. From what we can gather, you’ll aim your in-game reticle just by moving the mug itself, thanks to the accelerometer and gyro sensors.

You’re probably wondering how you can aim accurately and fire while trying to slurp down some piping hot Earl Grey? Wouldn’t the jolting movements splash the burning-hot liquid all over? Well, Rabea has got this covered with a “retractable anti-leak physical seal” that locks your tea inside until you actually want to take a sip.

The controller will also keep the drink warm thanks to what Rabea calls the “vacuum thermal insulation system.” We imagine this would work just as well for keeping energy drinks cool too, in case you feel tea is overrated.

The promo materials show dramatic slow-motion clips of the mug rotating. It looks so sleek and chiseled, you’ll probably want to caress it lovingly even when it’s not helping you decimate your opponents in the game.

As for connectivity, the product website says that this “mobile Bluetooth operated machine mug” pairs wirelessly to your smartphone or tablet. Sadly, no PC support is mentioned yet, even though PC gamers would certainly benefit more than mobile gamers.

It’s not easy to get your hands on this gadget, though. Rabea says it is a “super limited edition” release that will only be handed out to their “most hardcore followers.”