# Bath Time Tea Buddies The Duckie Tea Infuser Will Make You Feel Like a Kid Again By Chalaine Mantha | Published 2011-01-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duckie-tea-infuser References: [holycool.net](http://www.holycool.net/2011/01/duckie-tea-infuser.html) The Duckie Tea Infuser is an irresistibly cute innovation. Remember bath time when you were a little kid? Did you have a [rubber ducky](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bath-toy-collection)? Now, you can reminisce about past times in the bath while enjoying a hot cup of tea. This featured Duckie Tea Infuser is a [little duckie which floats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nesting-plan-vi-call-duck) atop your tea while it steeps. The Duckie Tea Infuser is made out of three pieces: the iconic yellow rubber duck, a small basket that holds [loose tea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-tea-infuser) and a holder to hold the infuser after use. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Novelty Tea Infusers:** Creating unique and playful tea infusers can appeal to consumers seeking a fun and personalized tea experience. - **Nostalgia-inspired Products:** Evoke nostalgia in consumers with products that reference childhood experiences or icons, like the rubber duckie. - **Multi-functional Accessories:** Designing accessories that serve multiple purposes, like this infuser's holder, increases product value and convenience for the consumer. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Goods:** Incorporating unique and playful design elements into common household items can create niche markets and increase product demand. - **Food and Beverage:** Innovative and aesthetically pleasing tea infusers can add value and interest to the tea drinking experience for consumers seeking novel and fun products. - **Home and Lifestyle:** Designing products with sentimental or playful value can appeal to consumers seeking products that fulfill emotional needs beyond functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Grim Reaper Tea Infusers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grim-reaper-tea.md) - [Grim Reaper Tea Infusers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grim-reaper.md) - [Hatching Duck Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mama-duck-surprise.md) - [Magnetic Three-in-One Tea Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ohteavor.md) - [Anime-Inspired Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psyduck-teapot.md) - [Effortless Tea Brewing Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuptone-teacup.md) - [Mindful Tea-Making Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-maker-concept.md) - [Contemporary Tea Maker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/u-soo.md) - [Floating Duck Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nesting-plan-vi-call-duck.md)