The Tea-Time Brewer Marks its Progress Transparently
Amelia Roblin — July 29, 2011 — Art & Design
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"A watched pot never boils" is a popular expression often applied to experiences in life outside of the kitchen, but when using the Tea-Time Tea Maker, one can be sure that he'll know exactly how long the beverage will take before it's ready.
This elegant apparatus is modeled on the sand-filled hourglass which some still use today as a mode of keeping time. The teapot incorporates two clear globes and a central joint that actually functions as a dial to set the steeping time for the loose leaf infusion. Loaded and adjusted from the bottom, the countertop contraption begins working once the user has tipped it upside down. This invention by Pengtao Yu gradually drips flavored hot water through the Tea-Time Tea Maker, establishing a new form of consumer interaction that cannot be achieved with a conventional kettle.
This elegant apparatus is modeled on the sand-filled hourglass which some still use today as a mode of keeping time. The teapot incorporates two clear globes and a central joint that actually functions as a dial to set the steeping time for the loose leaf infusion. Loaded and adjusted from the bottom, the countertop contraption begins working once the user has tipped it upside down. This invention by Pengtao Yu gradually drips flavored hot water through the Tea-Time Tea Maker, establishing a new form of consumer interaction that cannot be achieved with a conventional kettle.
Trend Themes
1. Transparent Brewing - The Poetic Hourglass Infusers showcase the trend of transparent brewing, where consumers can visually track the progress of their beverage preparation.
2. Interactive Tea Infusion - The Tea-Time Tea Maker represents the trend of interactive tea infusion, providing users with a unique and engaging experience of setting the steeping time and witnessing the gradual dripping of hot water.
3. Innovative Timekeeping - The sand-filled hourglass-inspired design of the Tea-Time Tea Maker illustrates the trend of innovative timekeeping, blending the traditional hourglass concept with modern tea brewing technology.
Industry Implications
1. Kitchenware - The innovative Poetic Hourglass Infusers open up disruptive innovation opportunities in the kitchenware industry by combining aesthetics, functionality, and consumer engagement in beverage preparation.
2. Tea and Beverage - The Tea-Time Tea Maker introduces disruptive innovation possibilities in the tea and beverage industry, offering a novel way for consumers to experience tea brewing and enhancing their interaction with the infusion process.
3. Timekeeping Devices - The hourglass-inspired tea maker presents disruptive innovation prospects in the timekeeping device industry by incorporating a traditional timekeeping concept into a modern and practical tea brewing apparatus.
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