# Cloaked Coffee Cups The Ninja Mug Provides the Caffeine Jolt Every Silent Assassin Needs By Michael Baxter | Published 2014-01-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninja-mug1 References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/a-ninja-mug-equipped-with-an-insulating-mask-spoon-sword-and-shuriken-coaster/) & [firebox](http://www.firebox.com/product/6395/Ninja-Mug) The [Ninja](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninja-luxe-caf) Mug combines the smooth and delicious taste of coffee to your daily silent assassination missions. The mug comes with all the little things ninja fans will like. Ever wake up in the morning, put your ninja robes and thong sandals on but not have the right mug for the occasion? Well this Ninja Mug will fit any silent ops mission that one can think of. The mug itself comes cloaked in its own mask which only reveal its sneaky eyes, a katana sword stir stick and a coaster. The mask works as a tea cozy so you won't burn yourself while handling your secret, covert coffee, and the color scheme is all black, because what other color would be fit for a ninja? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Covert Kitchenware:** Companies can explore designing more kitchenware with hidden or disguised features to add a fun factor to daily routines. - **Pop Culture-inspired Products:** Creating products based on popular movies, TV shows, and characters can attract a broader audience and increase sales. - **Nostalgic Design Elements:** Incorporating nostalgic design elements into products can create a sense of playfulness or comfort for customers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Kitchenware:** Kitchenware companies can explore creating unique and fun products inspired by pop culture or incorporating hidden design features to stand out in the market. - **Film and TV Merchandise:** Companies selling merchandise based on popular movies, TV shows, and characters can expand their product line by creating items for everyday use, like kitchenware. - **Gift and Novelty Items:** Companies specializing in gift and novelty items can incorporate nostalgic design elements to add a sense of fun and playfulness to their products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Coffee Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninja-luxe-caf.md) - [Hidden Cat Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cute-cat-coffee-cup.md) - [Coffee-Cooling Travel Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beverage-tumbler.md) - [Automated Two-in-One Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninja-prestige-dualbrew-system.md) - [Twisting Coffee Brewing Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qterra-craft-travel-brewer.md) - [Speedy High-Power Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-iced-xl-coffee-maker.md) - [Utensil Holding Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1handmug.md) - [Dinosaur-Shaped Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kawaii-ceramic-dinosaur-mug.md) - [Temperature-Regulating Coffee Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cauldryn-coffee-pro.md)