The brand 'Rhoeco' created conceptual tea blends that come in packaging that is reminiscent of a potted plant, and actually has the same function.
There are five tea blends in the collection, each of which contain a variety of herbs and dried fruit and that follow a specific theme. These themes include Sea, Forest, Agros, Mountain and Urban – with each individual blend being accompanied by a minimalist symbol. The teas are contained in simple packaging that looks like plant pots. When the teas are finished, owners of this product can create plants out of the packages with the seeds that are attached to the inside of their lids.
The Rhoeco tea blends provide inspiration for similar brands to incorporate upcycling into their packaging designs and business models.
Convertible Herbal Tea Packaging
These Conceptual Tea Blends Come in Potted Plant Packages
Trend Themes
1. Upcycling Packaging Design - The concept of utilizing packaging as a functional item beyond its original use.
2. Plantable Packaging - Packaging with an embedded item or feature, allowing it to be repurposed as a plant pot for herbs and plants.
3. Minimalist Branding - A simplified and versatile design that builds a visual identity around a specific theme or concept.
Industry Implications
1. Tea Industry - Innovations in tea packaging and branding, aimed at creating a memorable and interactive experience for the consumer.
2. Sustainable Packaging Industry - The intersection of sustainability and attractive packaging design that encourages repurposing and upcycling in the consumer market.
3. Herbal and Natural Products Industry - Making use of the potted plant packaging design to create a more direct link between natural products and their source, or to promote the use of herbs and plants as natural remedies.