# Stunning Highly Functional Mugs The Acera Travel Mugs Leverage Ancient Artisanship Techniques By Grace Mahas | Published 2020-10-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acera References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/travel-mugs/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+thegadgetflow+%28Gadget+Flow%29) & [acerashop](https://acerashop.com/collections/honey-bees-1?utm_source=GadgetFlow&utm_medium=GadgetFlow&utm_campaign=GadgetFlow) Acera, a Taiwanese ceramic company founded in 1986 that leverages ancient partisanship techniques, offers a range of stunning travel mugs. These highly functional travel mugs not only offer an eye-catching aesthetic, but are also created without plastic or metal, meaning you only taste the flavor of the water. The Lining of the Aera travel mugs are made from [ceramic, a material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texture-ware) that releases far infrared and negative ions, leading to improved ionization and alkaline for an overall more purified beverage. Plus, the [double-wall ceramic design maintains the temperature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temperature-control-smart-mug) of your beverage, so you can enjoy your drink as intended. The travel mugs are offered in two sizes, 12.5 and 16 ounces, and are available in multiple stunning colorways. Consumers can get purchase the travel mugs online. Image Credit: ACERA ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Ancient Artisanship Techniques:** Leveraging ancient artisanship techniques to create innovative products such as highly-functional mugs. - **Plastic and Metal-free:** Creating plastic and metal-free products using alternative materials such as ceramic to enhance the overall product experience. - **Far Infrared and Negative Ions:** Incorporating the release of ionization and alkaline through far infrared and negative ions into products. ### Where This Applies - **Ceramics Manufacturing:** Innovative manufacturing methods that incorporate ancient techniques to create modern products. - **Eco-friendly Products:** Producing eco-friendly products that benefit the environment and are sustainable in the long-run. - **Food and Beverage:** Creating products that enhance the food and beverage experience by incorporating wellness benefits, such as improved ionization and alkaline. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Double Wall Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidouble-wall-mugs.md) - [Japanese Art-Inspired Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kintsugi-collection.md) - [Curvaceously Ergonomic Tumblers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porcelain-tumbler.md) - [Bamboo Tea Tumblers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-tea-tumbler.md) - [High-End Ceramic Japanese Teapots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-drinkware.md) - [Upgraded Drinkware Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drinkware-line.md) - [Connected Temperature-Controlled Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cera-m14-mug.md) - [Elegant Insulated Drink Tumblers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fellow-carter-cold-tumbler.md) - [Twisting Coffee Brewing Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qterra-craft-travel-brewer.md)