# Gaming Tea Infusers This Portal 2 Companion Cube Tea Infuser is Ideal for Gamers Who Brew By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-10-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portal-2-companion-cube-tea-infuser References: [thatsnerdalicious](http://www.thatsnerdalicious.com/caffeine/portal-companion-cube-tea-infuser/) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/iiuj/?cpg=cj&ref=&CJURL=&CJID=2617611) Fans of the [game Portal 2](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dbrand-companion-cube) are sure to find the Portal 2 Companion Cube Tea Infuser an awesome addition to their kitchen equipment if they're into brewing their own tea. Designed to look just like a Companion Cube from the game, the Portal 2 Companion Cube Tea Infuser features a counterweight on the end of the string to ensure it won't slip into your [hot beverage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelmug) as it's brewing. An officially licensed product, the Portal 2 Companion Cube Tea Infuser is dishwasher safe and crafted from food-grade silicone and stainless steel. When not in use, the Portal 2 Companion Cube Tea Infuser will look great sitting with your other [tea accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onetotea), ready to be used to brew your favorite blend with ease. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gaming-inspired Kitchen Items:** Create more gaming-inspired kitchen items, like tea infusers, to appeal to fans of popular games. - **Nostalgia-driven Design:** Incorporate nostalgic elements from old games into modern designs, like the Companion Cube from Portal 2 in this tea infuser. - **Functional Merchandise:** Create functional merchandise items that serve a purpose beyond just being collectibles, like this tea infuser that can actually be used to brew tea. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming Merchandise:** The gaming merchandise industry can capitalize on creating more functional and unique items that appeal to gamers. - **Kitchenware:** Kitchenware companies can explore designing more innovative and fun items like the Portal 2 Companion Cube Tea Infuser to add character to everyday items. - **Nostalgia Products:** Companies that create nostalgia-centered products can incorporate gaming elements like this tea infuser to widen their product offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Grim Reaper Tea Infusers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grim-reaper-tea.md) - [Magnetic Three-in-One Tea Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ohteavor.md) - [Smart Tea Infusers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-tea-infuser.md) - [Luxe Tea-Brewing Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affinitea-brewing-system.md) - [All-in-One Travel Tea Presses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eclipse-travel-press.md) - [Effortless Tea Brewing Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuptone-teacup.md) - [Digital Tea Brewing Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bota-bottle.md) - [Luxury Full-Leaf Tea Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affinitea.md) - [Relaxing Countertop Tea Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-tea-maker.md)