# Braille Tea-Brewing Thermoses This Halim Lee Special Teatime Infuser is a Barista for the Blind By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-01-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halim-lee-special-teatime-infuser References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/01/20/perfect-cup-of-tea/) & [red-dot.sg](http://www.red-dot.sg/concept/index.htm) I have no doubt that the visually impaired can brew a cup of tea just as easily as those with sight, so I believe that the Halim Lee Special Teatime Infuser is a great invention for just about anyone in the habit of drinking [herbal blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-tea-kettle). The tea mug comes with a [built-in leaf sieve](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuptone-teacup) and a timer on the lid to carry out the steeping of the brew. What makes this item unique is the [Braille embossing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sakshar-braille) on the side of the thermos that marks the volume of the liquid inside with the help of a water level indicator. Winner of a 2010 Red Dot Concept Award, the Halim Lee Special Teatime Infuser is truly worthy of its title. It will be interesting to note what this designer comes up with next. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Inclusive Design:** Creating products for people with disabilities or impairments, like the Braille Tea-Brewing Thermos, represents an opportunity for businesses to implement more inclusive design practices. - **Smart Home Appliances:** Similar to the timer function of the Halim Lee Special Teatime Infuser, integrating smart technology into home appliances provides an opportunity for innovation in the home automation industry. - **Health and Wellness Technology:** As more people seek out healthy habits, products like the Halim Lee Special Teatime Infuser provide an opportunity for innovation in the health and wellness technology industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Appliances:** Leveraging smart technology like the timer function of the Halim Lee Special Teatime Infuser presents an opportunity for businesses in the home appliance industry to stay competitive in a market with growing demands for automation. - **Design:** The Braille embossing on the Halim Lee Special Teatime Infuser thermos highlights an opportunity for businesses in the design industry to integrate more inclusive and accessible design practices. - **Wellness:** As the wellness industry continues to grow, businesses have the opportunity to create innovative and accessible products like the Halim Lee Special Teatime Infuser to meet the needs of consumers seeking healthier habits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Next-Gen Tea Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airomini.md) - [Digital Tea Brewing Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bota-bottle.md) - [Automated Extraction Teapots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reedesigned-teapot.md) - [Smart Tea Infusers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-tea-infuser.md) - [Relaxing Countertop Tea Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-tea-maker.md) - [Luxury Full-Leaf Tea Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affinitea.md) - [Contemporary Tea Maker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/u-soo.md) - [Effortless Tea Brewing Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuptone-teacup.md) - [Luxe Tea-Brewing Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affinitea-brewing-system.md)