# Gorgeous Origami Teacups The Cuptea Brings the Art of Papercraft to Beverage Packaging By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-09-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuptea References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/09/15/a-blooming-cuppa-tea/) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/und). 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verigreen) which simply requires hot water. The Cuptea concept allows the consumer to tote her own blend and [collapsible mug](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetra) in her purse or her pocket. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **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. - **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. - **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. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **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. - **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. - **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. ## 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) - [Accordion-Style Coffee Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accordion-paper-cup.md) - [All-In-One Compostable Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-butterfly-cup.md) - [Portable Ceramic Tea Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hukou.md) - [Pocket-Sized Collapsible Coffee Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zerowaste-cup.md) - [Playful Tea Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onetotea.md) - [Collapsible Metallic Coffee Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collapsible-stainless-steel-cup.md) - [All-in-One Travel Tea Presses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eclipse-travel-press.md)