# Predator-Inspired Kitchen Gadgets Sharky Tea-Infuser Puts Bite in Your Brew By Cecilia Biemann | Published 2009-01-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/predator-inspired-kitchen-gadgets-sharky-tea-infuser-puts-bite-in-your-brew References: [baekdal](http://www.baekdal.com/design/cool_objects/sharky-tea/) & [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/contest/view.php?contest_pk=25&item_pk=25799&p=1) Excuse me, waiter, there’s a baby shark in my tea! Offering more beauty than bite, the [shark-shaped](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharkey-temple) ‘Sharky’ tea-infuser designed by Pablo Matteoda took out third place in a recent design competition called “beyond silver,” held by Designboom. Who would have thought that the act of [making a cup of tea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuptone-teacup) could be so aesthetically pleasing? It looks bloody awesome! **Implications** - Tea, which has long been touted for its health benefits, is appealing to a new niche in Generation Y and Z consumers who value health and wellness. [Quirky tea accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onetotea) let modern tea drinkers enjoy their tipple of choice while simultaneously letting them express their sense of humor, hobbies and interests. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Quirky Tea Accessories:** Opportunities for creating unique and unconventional tea accessories that cater to consumers' sense of humor and personal interests. - **Health and Wellness Tea Trends:** The rise of tea as a popular beverage choice among Generation Y and Z consumers, creating opportunities for tea brands to promote health benefits and unique tea flavors. - **Aesthetic Kitchen Gadgets:** The demand for kitchen gadgets that not only serve a functional purpose but also incorporate aesthetically pleasing designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Tea Industry:** Designing and manufacturing tea accessories that appeal to the modern tea drinker and their desire for unique and quirky products. - **Health and Wellness Industry:** Developing tea products and marketing strategies that highlight the health benefits of tea to attract health-conscious Generation Y and Z consumers. - **Kitchen Gadgets Industry:** Creating aesthetically pleasing kitchen gadgets that bring a touch of style and design to everyday cooking and beverage preparation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Grim Reaper Tea Infusers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grim-reaper-tea.md) - [Shark Attack-Themed Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shark-bite-creme-freeze.md) - [Relaxing Countertop Tea Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-tea-maker.md) - [Mindful Tea-Making Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-maker-concept.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) - [Contemporary Tea Maker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/u-soo.md) - [Surrealist-Inspired Tea Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-for-two-collection.md) - [Luxe Tea-Brewing Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affinitea-brewing-system.md)