# Cutable Drink Infusions The Anne Ouellette 'A Slice of Tea' Project Makes the Perfect Cup By Romina S. Cortellucci | Published 2012-06-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anne-ouellette-a-slice-of-tea References: [blackeiffel.blogspot](http://blackeiffel.blogspot.ca/2012/06/smart-design-slice-of-tea.html) & [packaginguqam.blogspot](http://packaginguqam.blogspot.ca/2012/05/tranche-de-anne-ouellette.html) The Anne Ouellette 'A Slice of Tea' Project is both practical and creative. After being asked to develop an [innovative packaging design for tea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaytea-hydro-infusions) in a design packaging class at the Université du Québec à Montréal, this ingenius idea was proposed by student Anne Ouellette. Ouellette created a [cutting board made out of hardwood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-serving-board), which hides a [specially designed knife](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-box-cutter) to cut the tea. The tea, which has been compressed, looks similar to a chocolate bar. To make a glass, all you have to do is slice off a section of tea and mix it into hot water. The design is both simple and effective. Not only will it provide the perfect proportions per glass, but it also has gorgeous minimalistic packaging. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sliced Beverage Infusions:** Creating compressed and sliced beverage infusions that offer convenience and innovative packaging designs. - **DIY Beverage Mixes:** Designing DIY drink mixes that allow consumers to control proportions and customize flavors. - **Hidden Cutting Tools:** Innovating cutting tools that are hidden within product packaging for increased functionality. ### Where This Applies - **Packaging Industry:** Creating unique and innovative packaging designs for food and beverage products that offer convenience and ease of use. - **Home Goods Industry:** Developing multifunctional home products that offer convenience and optimize space. - **Kitchenware Industry:** Designing cutting-edge kitchen tools and appliances that offer increased functionality and ease of use. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ready-to-Sip Tea Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-ji.md) - [Effortless Tea Brewing Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuptone-teacup.md) - [Contemporary Tea Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chaiboy.md) - [Cigarette-Style Tea Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/und.md) - [Contemporary Tea Maker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/u-soo.md) - [Eco-Friendly Tea Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chatu-tea.md) - [Automated Extraction Teapots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reedesigned-teapot.md) - [Mindful Tea-Making Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-maker-concept.md) - [Relaxing Countertop Tea Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-tea-maker.md)