# Modern Teaware Sets Three Gems Tea Updates Traditional Tea & Teaware for People Today By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-09-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-tea-break References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/threegemstea/three-gems-tea?ref=section-food-craft-view-more-discovery-p1) [Three Gems Tea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canned-cold-brews) is reinventing the [gong fu tea set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-drinkware) to provide a modern tea break for today's consumer, which can be used with its collection of vibrant oolong teas. Gong fu tea is a specialty from China’s Guangdong province and it is traditionally enjoyed with a small gathering of people—according to Three Gems Tea, "in Chaozhou, they believe it’s luckiest to serve tea in multiples of three." The modern teaware set is thoughtfully designed to acknowledge that gong fu-style tea is prepared with a high leaf-to-water ratio, which begins with "rinsing" the teaware in hot water—as such, the specially designed tray is designed to accommodate spills with carefully placed slots. The [collection of oolong tea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brew-tea-starter-kit) from Three Gems Tea are of single-origin and spotlight different processing methods. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Modern Teaware Sets:** Modernizing traditional teaware can create a unique tea experience for consumers. - **Specialty Tea Collections:** Curating diverse and unique tea collections can appeal to tea enthusiasts. - **Innovative Gong Fu Tea Brewing:** Reimagining the traditional gong fu tea brewing method can provide a fresh take on tea drinking. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Incorporating modern teaware sets and specialty tea collections can enhance the experience for customers in the food and beverage industry. - **Hospitality:** Providing unique tea experiences through innovative gong fu tea brewing can elevate the offerings of hotels, resorts, and other hospitality businesses. - **Retail:** Selling modern teaware sets and unique specialty tea collections can attract tea enthusiasts to retail stores. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Ceramic Tea Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hukou.md) - [Cultural Tea-Inspired Health Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origin-health-pot.md) - [Connected Communicative Tea Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gptea-set.md) - [Crystal-Shaped Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-gems.md) - [Monochromatic Matcha Mixing Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fellow-matcha-set.md) - [Contemporary Premium Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firebelly-tea.md) - [Contemporary Tea Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chaiboy.md) - [Smart Tea Infusers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-tea-infuser.md) - [Surrealist-Inspired Tea Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-for-two-collection.md)