# Grassy Coffee Cups The Grow Up Ceramic Mug Has its Own Implanted Coaster By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-02-03 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grow-up-ceramic-mug References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/02/01/patch-of-coffee-green/) & [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/search/jinsik%20kim) Grind drinkers and green thumbs alike will be delighted by the Grow Up Ceramic Mug. Designed by Jinsik Kim, this clever coffee cup can spend 5% of its time as a drinking vessel, and 95% as a planter on your windowsill. The Grow Up Ceramic Mug has an inset base where soil can be packed and [grass seeds can be planted](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bough-pot). In addition to its charming green quality, this coffee cup comes with its own [sewn-in coaster](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warmer-concept). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 81% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Products:** The Grow Up Ceramic Mug demonstrates the trend of eco-friendly products by combining a coffee cup with a planter. - **Multi-purpose Design:** The Grow Up Ceramic Mug showcases the trend of multi-purpose design with its ability to function as both a drinking vessel and a planter. - **Indoor Gardening:** The Grow Up Ceramic Mug taps into the trend of indoor gardening by providing a convenient way to grow plants on a windowsill. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Products:** The Grow Up Ceramic Mug presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the consumer products industry by creating a unique and practical product that appeals to eco-conscious consumers. - **Home Decor:** The Grow Up Ceramic Mug opens up new possibilities for the home decor industry by combining functional and decorative elements in one product. - **Green Technology:** The Grow Up Ceramic Mug aligns with the green technology trend by incorporating sustainable materials and promoting indoor gardening. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hidden Cat Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cute-cat-coffee-cup.md) - [Urban Coffee Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-carriers.md) - [Twisting Coffee Brewing Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qterra-craft-travel-brewer.md) - [Multifunctional Plant Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-plant-planter.md) - [Uniquely Shaped Self-Watering Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-watering-plant-house.md) - [Utensil Holding Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1handmug.md) - [Handle-Free Coffee Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinch-hold.md) - [Mushroom-Growing Ceramic Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushrooms-at-home.md) - [Tracker-Friendly Coffee Cup Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traveler-coffee-cup-holder.md)