# Sloth-Like Tea Infusers The 'Slow Brew' Tea Infuser Features a Miniature Mammal Figure By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-06-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slow-brew References: [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/Fred-Friends-Silicone-Sloth-Infuser/dp/B00V6AJN5Q?tag=trenhunt0f-20) & [fredandfriends](http://www.fredandfriends.com/table/slow-brew/5152898.html) 'Slow Brew' is an innovative tea infuser by 'Fred & Friends.' This tea infuser is fit for the fans of [quirky design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-for-two-collection) and tea. While most tea infusers feature a minimalistic design, the 'Slow Brew' mirrors the look of a sleepy sloth. This adds a certain flair and fun to drinking tea. The sweet sloth infuser is made of heat-resistant, phthalate-free and BPA silicone. These materials make this infuser efficient and safe to use, in addition to being adorable in design. When it comes time to use the 'Slow Brew,' consumers simply release the latch towards the bottom of the faux animal and fill its hollow insides with their desired tea leaves. This tea infuser hold a fair amount of tea and hangs patiently inside the consumers [tea cup or mug](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-ji). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Quirky Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore unique and whimsical designs for traditional products. - **Heat-resistant Materials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new heat-resistant materials for kitchenware and appliances. - **Efficient Tea Infusers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative and convenient tea infuser designs to enhance the tea-drinking experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchenware:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate playful and creative elements into kitchenware designs for greater consumer appeal. - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine functional and decorative elements to create unique home decor products. - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design novel tea infuser concepts to attract tea enthusiasts and enhance their tea brewing experience. ## 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) - [Mindful Tea-Making Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-maker-concept.md) - [Luxury Full-Leaf Tea Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affinitea.md) - [Smart Tea Infusers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-tea-infuser.md) - [Effortless Tea Brewing Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuptone-teacup.md) - [Luxe Tea-Brewing Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affinitea-brewing-system.md) - [Relaxing Countertop Tea Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-tea-maker.md) - [Contemporary Tea Maker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/u-soo.md)