# Timer Tea Infusers The AdHoc Tea Egg with Hourglass Timer Brews Perfect Cups Every Time By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-09-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hourglass-timer References: [thegreenhead](http://www.thegreenhead.com/2016/09/adhoc-tea-egg-tea-infuser-with-rotatable-magnetic-hourglass-timer.php) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/s/?field-keywords=adhoc+Tea+Egg+with+Hourglass&tag=trenhunt0f-20) Coming in red and black color options, the AdHoc Tea Egg with Hourglass Timer enables tea enthusiasts to enjoy a fresh cup without having to set a separate timer. The infuser works with [loose leaf teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brew-tea-starter-kit) and features a wand-inspired aesthetic that makes placing and removing the infuser from a mug quick and effective. The incorporated [timer on the tea infuser](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-timer) can be set from one to five minutes, depending on what the tea blend calls for or the preference for the level of strength desired. When removed from a [fresh cup of tea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-ji), the AdHoc Tea Egg with Hourglass Timer can be placed in the included drip-free stand that allows the brewer to enjoy their tea now and cleanup later. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hourglass Timers:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation lies in developing new and innovative uses for hourglass timers beyond traditional timekeeping. - **Wand-inspired Aesthetics:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in incorporating wand-inspired aesthetics into various products beyond tea infusers, such as kitchen utensils or home decor. - **Tea Brewing Efficiency:** Innovative tea brewing solutions that optimize time and control strength, like the AdHoc Tea Egg with Hourglass Timer, have the potential to disrupt the tea industry by providing consistent and convenient brewing experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Kitchen Utensils:** The kitchen utensil industry can explore incorporating wand-inspired aesthetics into their designs to add a touch of whimsy and innovation to everyday cooking tools. - **Home Decor:** Home decor brands can leverage the popularity of wand-inspired aesthetics to create unique and eye-catching products that appeal to consumers seeking a touch of magic in their homes. - **Tea Industry:** The tea industry can innovate by developing more efficient and user-friendly tea brewing tools that enhance the tea-drinking experience, like the AdHoc Tea Egg with Hourglass Timer. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Tea Infusers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-tea-infuser.md) - [Luxury Full-Leaf Tea Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affinitea.md) - [Luxe Tea-Brewing Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affinitea-brewing-system.md) - [Automated Extraction Teapots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reedesigned-teapot.md) - [Effortless Tea Brewing Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuptone-teacup.md) - [Next-Gen Tea Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airomini.md) - [All-in-One Travel Tea Presses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eclipse-travel-press.md) - [Grim Reaper Tea Infusers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grim-reaper-tea.md) - [Relaxing Countertop Tea Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-tea-maker.md)