# Fish-Inspired Cup Holders This Heat Activated Fish Cup Holder Will Keep Your Drink Nice and Hot By Thomas Wade-West | Published 2013-10-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fish-cup-holder References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/444236309574192355/Fish-Cups-&-Heat-Activated-Coasters) For those looking to heat up their morning cup of joe (or keep it warm), consider this fish cup holder with heat activation. The holder can [heat and keep beverages warm/hot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allcom-smart-tumbler) upon desire. These fish cup holders come alongside heat-activated pads that will heat your beverages to optimal temperature. When your cup reaches 155 degrees Fahrenheit a red fish appears on the coaster where you placed your cup. Cups can be placed anywhere on the plate for a fish to appear. The set comes with two cups and two heat-activated coasters. The glass is made up of [borosilicate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podio-cup), and the pads are acrylic. Temperatures range from -4 degrees to 248 degrees Fahrenheit. Sit back and let the pads do the rest with these fish cup holders with heat-activated pads. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 - **Heat-activated Cup Holders:** Integrating heat-activated technology into cup holders offers opportunities for personalized temperature control. - **Borosilicate Glassware:** The use of borosilicate glass in cup holders provides durability and heat resistance, opening up possibilities for innovative drinkware designs. - **Smart Coasters:** Developing heat-activated coasters that can monitor and adjust beverage temperatures could revolutionize the way drinks are enjoyed. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Heat-activated cup holders have the potential to enhance the drinking experience and drive innovation in the food and beverage industry. - **Household Products:** The use of borosilicate glass and heat-activated technology in cup holders opens up new opportunities for innovative household products. - **Smart Home:** Smart coasters that can regulate beverage temperatures align with the growing trend of smart home technology, presenting opportunities for integration. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Tabletop Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-tabletop-coaster.md) - [Floating Cup Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koozie.md) - [Three-in-One Heated Water Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heated-water-cup.md) - [Tracker-Friendly Coffee Cup Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traveler-coffee-cup-holder.md) - [Heated Espresso-Sized Coffee Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heated-espresso-cup.md) - [Candle Coffee Warmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warmer-concept.md) - [Sensor-Packed Smart Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextmug.md) - [Insulated Drink Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffin-drinkware.md) - [Garment-Inspired Drink Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffin-drinkware-the-aloha.md)