# Two-in-One Tea Canisters 'Two for Tea' Combines Bagged and Loose Leaf Tea in a Single Package By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-12-18 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-canister References: [packagingoftheworld](https://www.packagingoftheworld.com/2018/12/two-for-tea.html) & [teabayglobal](https://teabayglobal.com/tea/two-for-tea/) When it comes to enjoying a cup of tea, consumers are faced with the dilemma of settling between either tea bags or a loose leaf option—but 'Tea for Two' is a brand from TeaBayGlobal that saves tea lovers from ever having to choose, thanks to its two-in-one tea canisters. The inventive [tea packaging design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skinny-tea) is split into two halves, with one side dedicated to a premium loose leaf tea and the other containing the same loose leaf tea, but in conveniently packaged [biodegradable silk tea bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-tea) for quick use. Some of the tea varieties that are available from Tea for Two include Earl Grey, Jasmine Green and Milk Oolong, which are packaged in colorful, eco-friendly cardboard tea canisters. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Two-in-one Packaging:** Combining two different tea options in a single package opens up opportunities for other products with dual functionalities. - **Convenience Packaging:** Providing both loose leaf tea and tea bags in one package caters to consumers looking for convenient options, presenting potential for other packaged food and beverage products. - **Eco-friendly Packaging:** The use of biodegradable silk tea bags and colorful cardboard canisters highlights the potential for sustainable packaging solutions in the food and beverage industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Tea Packaging:** Innovations in tea packaging can inspire other product packaging industries to explore convenient and versatile design solutions. - **Food Packaging:** The combination of different food options in a single package can disrupt traditional packaging methods and provide convenience for consumers. - **Sustainable Packaging:** The use of eco-friendly materials in tea packaging indicates an opportunity for other industries to adopt sustainable packaging practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Tea Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onetotea.md) - [Cigarette-Style Tea Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/und.md) - [Contemporary Tea Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chaiboy.md) - [Dissolvable Tea Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mi-terro.md) - [Playfully Packaged Tea Duos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chamberlain-coffee1.md) - [Effortless Tea Brewing Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuptone-teacup.md) - [Loose-Leaf Tea Discs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-disc.md) - [Surrealist-Inspired Tea Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-for-two-collection.md) - [All-in-One Travel Tea Presses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eclipse-travel-press.md)