# Glowing Tea Bags Wonsik Chae Makes Light of Tea Time By Eric Gratacap | Published 2010-01-08 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glowing-tea-bags References: [inewidea](http://www.inewidea.com/2010/01/06/17177.html) These glowing tea bags light up your table in lieu of a candle. The tricky part is that they have to be in contact with the water for it to give off its radiant glow. These glowing tea bags sure beat the [battery-powered candle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fable-lantern) I get at some of the super fancy restaurants I frequent. Take a look through the above gallery to see them in action. **Implications** - One of the easiest ways for a company to establish itself in the marketplace is by adding a simple experimental twist to a [traditional product](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onetotea). By offering a new look to a recognized commodity, the brand will attract interest from consumers interested in a new take on a timeless product. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Glowing Tea Bags:** Innovative tea bags that emit a radiant glow when in contact with water. - **Candle Alternatives:** Exploring alternative ways to create ambiance and lighting for dining experiences. - **Experimental Product Design:** Integrating experimental twists into traditional products to attract consumer interest. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage companies can explore innovative packaging and presentation options to enhance the overall dining experience. - **Home Decor:** Home decor industry can develop unique lighting solutions that offer a different take on traditional candles. - **Consumer Goods:** Consumer goods companies can experiment with new design elements to revitalize existing products and maintain consumer interest. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cigarette-Style Tea Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/und.md) - [Ready-to-Sip Tea Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-ji.md) - [Contemporary Tea Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chaiboy.md) - [Easy-Hold Sustainable Tea Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rakura.md) - [Beauty-Focused Tea Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glow-tea-blend.md) - [Vibrantly Re-Designed Tea Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chay-tea.md) - [Tea-Filled Smartphone Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clip-on-smartphone-lens.md) - [Crystal-Shaped Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-gems.md) - [Glowing Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glowyld-collection.md)