# Funnelling Beverage Infusers Normann Copenhagen Tea Strainer Serves You Simply Focused Flavor By Amelia Roblin | Published 2014-01-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/normann-copenhagen-tea-strainer References: [betterlivingthroughdesign](http://www.betterlivingthroughdesign.com/accessories/normann-copenhagen-tea-strainer/) & [normann-copenhagen](http://www.normann-copenhagen.com/products/tea-strainer?v=250459) The [Normann](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vig-collection) Copenhagen Tea Strainer has been designed quite differently to your common single serving infuser. Many of these comprise a perforated ball and often an access chain, but this item has a unique an unexpected silhouette. You might first wonder if the culinary product is intended to [brew a cup of coffee](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-dripper-system), and honestly, you could fill the holey capsule with fresh grind for your morning java. The little metal basket sticks to the tip of the conical silicone component, but this does not actually comprise a penetrable funnel. The infundibular shape functions as a stopper around the brim of your teacup or mug. This keeps your [loose leaf](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-tea-infuser) dangling down under the surface of the boiled water, all the while protruding out for an easy and scald-free retrieval. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Alternative Infusers:** Designing infusers with alternative shapes and structures that enhance user experience and convenience. - **Multi-functional Brewing Devices:** Innovating brewing devices that can accommodate different types of beverages and serve multiple purposes. - **Sustainable Infusers:** Developing infusers that are eco-friendly and biodegradable to address environmental concerns. ### Where This Applies - **Kitchenware:** Expanding product lines in infusers and brewing devices that reflect designs that improve user experience. - **Beverage:** Partnering with designers and manufacturers to develop brewing devices that are multipurpose and sustainable. - **Sustainability:** Explore alternative material for infusers and their packaging to be more sustainably-focused and ecologically-friendly. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Effortless Tea Brewing Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuptone-teacup.md) - [Magnetic Three-in-One Tea Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ohteavor.md) - [Luxury Full-Leaf Tea Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affinitea.md) - [Grim Reaper Tea Infusers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grim-reaper.md) - [Grim Reaper Tea Infusers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grim-reaper-tea.md) - [Angled Immersion Coffee Brewer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oblic-dropper.md) - [Single-Cup Coffee Brewing Wands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finalpress-v2.md) - [All-in-One Travel Tea Presses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eclipse-travel-press.md) - [Automated Extraction Teapots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reedesigned-teapot.md)