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Gorgeous Origami Teacups

The Cuptea Brings the Art of Papercraft to Beverage Packaging

— September 20, 2011 — Eco
Quite often, the practice of tea drinking later involves the disposal of an item vital to its preparation, so this Cuptea concept makes the entire activity self-contained. If you're on the go you'll be throwing away your paper cup, and no matter where you are you'll have a teabag to discard. Designer Lee Seo-Jin suggests amalgamating the infuser and the vessel into one.

Two pleated Cuptea teacups have been conceived with the hexagonal one for flower tea and the chamfered square-based cup for loose leaf. Both are distributed flat and folded with herbs stored in the bottom, able to open and bloom into a small recyclable receptacle which simply requires hot water. The Cuptea concept allows the consumer to tote her own blend and collapsible mug in her purse or her pocket.
Trend Themes
1. Self-contained Beverage Packaging - The Cuptea concept offers a self-contained solution for tea preparation and packaging, eliminating the need for disposable cups and tea bags.
2. Integration of Infuser and Vessel - Designer Lee Seo-Jin suggests merging the infuser and vessel into one, providing a convenient and practical solution for tea drinkers on the go.
3. Portable and Collapsible Teacups - The Cuptea teacups are designed to be flat and foldable, allowing for easy portability and storage, catering to the needs of tea enthusiasts on-the-move.
Industry Implications
1. Packaging Industry - The self-contained design of the Cuptea concept offers opportunities for innovation within the packaging industry to create eco-friendly, practical, and customizable solutions for various beverages.
2. Tea Industry - The integration of infuser and vessel in the Cuptea concept presents opportunities for disruptive innovation within the tea industry, revolutionizing the way tea is prepared and consumed.
3. Travel Accessories Industry - The portable and collapsible design of the Cuptea teacups opens up opportunities in the travel accessories industry to create compact, lightweight, and convenient tea-drinking solutions for travelers.
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