# Connected Tea-Monitoring Devices The '42tea' Brings a Touch of Tech to the Act of Brewing Tea By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-09-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brewing-tea References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/42tea-perfect-tea-taste/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/42tea/42tea-a-perfect-tea-to-your-taste) Drinking tea is becoming a more popular activity for many consumers, so the '42tea' device is designed to make brewing tea a more precise endeavor. Compatible with over 1,500 different varieties of tea, the '42tea' enables users to know just how much tea to use, what [temperature the water needs to be](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temperature-control-smart-mug) and how long to steep for. The '42tea' also acts as something of an activity tracker for your tea drinking; the device will analyze your consumption and suggest new teas based on your preferences. The '42tea' makes brewing tea a more focused endeavor that will help to end the occurrence of over or under-steeped tea. The device is currently being funded as part of a [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-tea-kettle) campaign where early bird prices can be taken advantage of for early adopters. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Connected Tea-monitoring Devices:** The '42tea' device brings a touch of tech to the act of brewing tea, allowing for precise measurements and personalized recommendations. - **Precision Tea Brewing:** The '42tea' device ensures that tea is brewed to the perfect temperature and steeping time, preventing over or under-steeping. - **Personalized Tea Recommendations:** The '42tea' device analyzes tea consumption and suggests new teas based on user preferences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Smart Home Appliances:** Connected tea-monitoring devices like the '42tea' have the potential to become a staple in smart homes, offering convenience and precision for tea enthusiasts. - **Health and Wellness:** Precision tea brewing devices like the '42tea' cater to health-conscious consumers who want to enjoy their tea with optimal flavor and medicinal benefits. - **Food and Beverage:** The '42tea' device enhances the tea brewing experience and opens up opportunities for innovative tea-related products and services in the food and beverage industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Relaxing Countertop Tea Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-tea-maker.md) - [Customizable Connected Tea Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connected-tea-pot.md) - [AI-Driven Tea Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bru.md) - [Smart Tea Infusers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-tea-infuser.md) - [Sensor-Guided Tea Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundsip.md) - [Luxe Tea-Brewing Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affinitea-brewing-system.md) - [Next-Gen Tea Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airomini.md) - [Digital Tea Brewing Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bota-bottle.md) - [Automated Chai Tea Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dostea-tea-machine.md)