# Origami Steeping Satchels The 'Dovely' Tea Bags are Handcrafted By Shiori Mine | Published 2012-07-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dovely-tea References: [selectism](http://www.selectism.com/2012/07/04/yiu-studio-doves-tea/) & [statesofmatter](http://www.statesofmatter.com/) If you love relaxing by the fire with a smooth cup of tea, the 'Dovely' Tea bags will have you chirping with delight. The avian-esque satchels are handcrafted using age-old techniques like silk screening, letterpress and stamping. Each [delicate tea bag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onetotea) is assembled by hand, from the beginning to the end. The art of tea making is a zen-like process that requires patience to appreciate the fine flavors. These [handmade steepers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-tea-infuser) are almost too pretty to use. Its dove-shaped silhouette hanging from its delicate string offer the ideal environment for [brewing a good cuppa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuptone-teacup). Packaged in sharp, black boxes with color-coded flavors, the Dovely Tea bags look just as good on your counter as in your cup. Relaxing and peaceful like songbirds, the Dovely Tea is the ideal way to start off your morning. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Handcrafted Tea Bags:** There is an opportunity for businesses to disrupt the tea industry by offering unique, handcrafted tea bags like the Dovely Tea bags. - **Artisanal Packaging:** Businesses can disrupt the packaging industry by creating artisanal packaging like the sharp, black boxes with color-coded flavors of the Dovely Tea bags. - **Zen-like Tea Experience:** There is a trend towards offering consumers a zen-like tea experience through unique and aesthetically pleasing tea products like the Dovely Tea bags. ### Where This Applies - **Tea:** The tea industry can disrupt itself by offering unique and aesthetically pleasing tea bags like the Dovely Tea bags. - **Packaging:** The packaging industry can disrupt itself by offering artisanal packaging like the sharp, black boxes with color-coded flavors of the Dovely Tea bags. - **Retail:** There is an opportunity for retailers to offer consumers a zen-like tea experience through unique and aesthetically pleasing tea products like the Dovely Tea bags. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customizable Mother's Day Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-tea.md) - [Contemporary Premium Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firebelly-tea.md) - [Self-Love Herbal Tea Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-tea.md) - [Spring-Inspired Tea Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spring-faves-12-tea-sampler.md) - [Cigarette-Style Tea Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/und.md) - [Elegant Hard Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swan-dive.md) - [Customizable Fine Tea Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-bonne-fille-fine-tea-company.md) - [Mood-Enhancing Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steep-mellow.md) - [Contemporary Tea Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chaiboy.md)