# Understated Brew Servers The gregorysung O Tea Set is Supremely Functional By Meghan Young | Published 2011-10-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/o-tea References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/design/o-tea.php) & [gregorysung](http://www.gregorysung.com/) Designer gregorysung has created the understated O Tea set, that prides itself more on function than it does on form. The simple and clean lines of the O Tea set gives the cup a pure presence while also making it easy to use. Despite the [minimalist presentation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byd-espresso-machine), years of research and development have gone into the O Tea set, making it a very practical server to have on hand. The O Tea set combines cool-to-touch surfaces with a dripless pot and perfectly sized cups to create a supremely functional set. The [handcrafted porcelain dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corcelain) and wooden bases make this set stand out from other all others on the market. Practical and attractive, this set is sure to gain attention at your next tea party. O-TEA is now available through the exclusive [Philips De Pury Design](http://www.phillipsdepury.com/exhibitions/lot-detail.aspx?sn=EXNY0111&p=&lotnum=8) shop. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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's Driving This Trend - **Functional Brew Servings:** The gregorysung O Tea set exemplifies the trend of prioritizing function over form in brewing equipment. - **Minimalist Design:** The simple and clean lines of the O Tea set showcase the trend of minimalist design in tea-serving products. - **Handcrafted Porcelain Dishes:** The use of handcrafted porcelain dishes in the O Tea set reflects the growing trend of incorporating artisanal elements in kitchenware. ### Who This Affects Most - **Tea Brewing Equipment:** The O Tea set presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the tea brewing equipment industry by offering a supremely functional and aesthetically pleasing alternative to traditional sets. - **Home Decor:** The minimalist design of the O Tea set opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the home decor industry, targeting consumers seeking simplistic and elegant products. - **Artisanal Kitchenware:** The handcrafted porcelain dishes and wooden bases in the O Tea set cater to the rising demand for artisanal kitchenware, creating opportunities for disruptive innovation in the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Surrealist-Inspired Tea Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-for-two-collection.md) - [Opulent Floral Tea Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brew-to-a-tea.md) - [Contemporary Tea Maker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/u-soo.md) - [Playful Teapot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teapot-design1.md) - [Automated Extraction Teapots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reedesigned-teapot.md) - [Portable Ceramic Tea Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hukou.md) - [Minimalist Capsule Tea Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dado-tea-machine.md) - [Effortless Tea Brewing Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuptone-teacup.md) - [Connected Communicative Tea Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gptea-set.md)