# Hanging Platypus Steepers This Silicone Tea Infuser is Creatively Designed as a Water Duck By M | Published 2016-04-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-infuse References: [mentalfloss](http://mentalfloss.com/article/78629/adorable-tea-infuser-shaped-platypus) & [bza.co](http://bza.co/buy/152096/gongdreen/vivaboo-tea-infuser) For consumers seeking a creative tea accessory to add to their warm beverages, this [silicone tea steeper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-tea-infuser) shaped like a platypus is a fun alternative to use while steeping a favorite blend of loose leaves. The steeper is shaped like a small-scale version of the water duck while using the creates long bill and body as a handle as well as place to store the tea. Silicone steepers are a hygienic alternative to metal versions because the material is long-lasting and immune to rusting. The infuser is shaped like the long [platypus duck](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platypus-punch-cocktail) with a removable stomach that houses [loose leave tea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twg-singapore). The compartment features a perforated cap that allows hot water to penetrate and turn the leaves into tea. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 - **Silicone Tea Accessories:** Opportunity to create unique and creative tea accessories using silicone materials. - **Hygienic Steepers:** Opportunity to develop hygienic and rust-resistant tea steepers using alternative materials. - **Fun-shaped Infusers:** Opportunity to design playful and unique infusers in fun shapes for tea lovers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchenware:** Disruptive innovation opportunities to create innovative tea accessories for the kitchenware industry. - **Silicone Manufacturing:** Opportunity for silicone manufacturing companies to expand their product offerings by producing tea accessories. - **Tea and Beverage:** Opportunity for tea and beverage companies to collaborate with design companies to create unique tea accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Grim Reaper Tea Infusers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grim-reaper-tea.md) - [Retro Cartoony Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platypus-coffee-machine.md) - [Magnetic Three-in-One Tea Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ohteavor.md) - [Effortless Tea Brewing Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuptone-teacup.md) - [Stacked Tea Kettle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stacked-tea-kettle.md) - [Anime-Inspired Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psyduck-teapot.md) - [Automated Extraction Teapots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reedesigned-teapot.md) - [Luxury Full-Leaf Tea Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affinitea.md) - [All-in-One Travel Tea Presses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eclipse-travel-press.md)