# Dim Sum Tea Packaging Lily Kao Has Come Up with a Cute Tea Packaging Concept By Megan Facciuolo | Published 2014-04-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cute-tea-packaging References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/365226/Adorable-Tea-Packaging-That-Looks-Like-Bite-Sized-Chinese-Delicacies/) & [lilykaodesign](http://lilykaodesign.com/) This may look like a yummy collection of Chinese food snacks, but it's actually a cute tea packaging concept. The concept, created by Toronto-based student Lily Kao, infuses the designer's ethnic roots. She created 'Teassert' to be a tea company that packages its teas to resembles bite-sized food. Each bag is packaged as a type of Chinese delicacy called “Siu Mai," which is essentially “Dim Sum.” The practice of carrying around little drink and food boxes originates from Guangzhou, China; early tea houses provided them for travelers and workers in need of a snack on-the-go. The packs usually contained tea and dumplings, so Lily replicated them for her project. The packaging is also reusable and comes with a recipe for Siu Mai, bookmarks and bamboo coasters. Hopefully she decides to make this concept a reality because it would make for the cutest gift! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cute Packaging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique packaging designs that appeal to consumers' sense of cuteness and playfulness. - **Ethnic Infusion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine traditional ethnic elements with modern packaging to create unique and culturally-inspired products. - **Reusable Packaging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable packaging solutions that can be reused or repurposed, reducing waste and environmental impact. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Packaging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative packaging concepts and materials to enhance the visual appeal and functionality of food packaging. - **Tea Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore creative ways to package and present tea products to attract new consumers and stand out in the competitive market. - **Gift Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate unique and visually appealing packaging designs into gift products to create memorable and delightful gift experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Tea Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chaiboy.md) - [Cigarette-Style Tea Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/und.md) - [Eco-Friendly Tea Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chatu-tea.md) - [Vibrantly Re-Designed Tea Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chay-tea.md) - [Ready-to-Sip Tea Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-ji.md) - [Dissolvable Tea Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mi-terro.md) - [Spring-Inspired Tea Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spring-faves-12-tea-sampler.md) - [Boba Tea Pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-tea-pouch.md) - [Vibrant Summer Packaging Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-harvest-green-tea.md)