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The Dreaming Whale Tea Capsule Spouts Beautiful Brewed Flavors

— March 7, 2014 — Art & Design
If tea time is break time, why not have a bit of fun with it? This Dreaming Whale Tea Infuser brings a playful spirit to sipping your favorite herbal medley, containing messy loose leaf and diffusing the flavors gently throughout your mug. Designed by Changbong Heo and Juhyun Yu of Gongdreen, this beverage brewer is functional and fetching.

Food-grade silicone and PVC material go into the manufacturing of an item that takes the 3D form of a cartoony whale. The bulbous body of the creature holds the aromatic bits of leaves, bark and flowers that can be deposited and later removed through the little hinged jaw of the Dreaming Whale Tea Infuser. An adorable spout-mimicking stick helps you to retrieve the item from the hot water and doubles as a stirrer.
Trend Themes
1. Tea Infuser Innovation - The use of 3D-printing and food-grade silicone/PVC material represents a shift in the tea infuser industry that provides unique, playful designs for consumers.
2. Edible Beverage Art - There is an opportunity for using edible products as a way to create beautiful and unique designs in the beverage industry.
3. Playful Beverage Accessories - There is a trend towards playful and functional accessories in the beverage industry, which can provide a unique and memorable experience for consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Beverage Industry - Companies in the beverage industry can capitalize on the trend towards playful and unique accessories, such as tea infusers, to add value and enhance consumer experiences.
2. Food Packaging Industry - The use of 3D-printing and food-grade silicone/PVC material in the manufacturing of beverage accessories provides opportunities for innovation and creativity in the food packaging industry.
3. Gift and Novelty Industry - Tea infusers, such as the Dreaming Whale Tea Infuser, represent an opportunity for companies in the gift and novelty industry to provide unique and playful products for consumers.
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