Vitamix Ascent Blending Cups Starter KitOne of a Kind Travel Container and Blender Jar! The new Vitamix Blending Cups for the Ascent Series let you blend beverages right inside your cup, so now you can blend your favorite smoothie and take it on the go immediately. These cups feature Vitamix's revolutionary SELF DETECT technology. Your Vitamix Ascent blender uses NFC technology to detect the smaller size of the cup and automatically adjust the blend settings to give you a perfect blend