# Test Tube Tea Infusers ThinkGeek's Clever Tea Infuser Design Resembles Scientific Instruments By Alyson Wyers | Published 2013-11-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-infuser-design References: [geekalerts](http://www.geekalerts.com/teatube-test-tube-tea-infuser/) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/179c/?cpg=cj&ref=&CJURL=&CJID=297616) This test tube-inspired tea infuser design allows you to get steeping your tea down to a science. The tea time tool resembles the specimen collecting scientific instrument, adding an academic touch to your kitchen cabinet. The glass infuser allows one to easily brew [loose leaf tea leaves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brew-tea-starter-kit) while also acting as a convenient 6 inch stir stick. The product also includes a wooden stopper to keep the tea leaves properly infused and also allows for safe handling. This smart tea infuser design from ThinkGeek also brings a modern element to [tea drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonkettle). The 'teatube' makes a great gift for tea drinkers and academics with a wide variety of subject specialties, from chemistry to English literature. It is very likely using the infuser will result in measurable improvements in tea taste as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Scientific Tea Infusers:** The test tube-inspired design of tea infusers brings a scientific and academic touch to the tea-drinking experience. - **Modern Tea Accessories:** Smart and stylish tea infuser designs offer a modern twist to traditional tea drinking. - **Personalized Tea Tools:** Tea infusers designed with specific subject themes cater to the unique interests of tea drinkers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Kitchenware:** Innovative tea infusers present opportunities for kitchenware companies to create unique and attractive tea brewing tools. - **Gift and Specialty Retail:** The introduction of tea infusers with themed designs opens up new possibilities for gift and specialty retailers to cater to tea-drinking enthusiasts. - **Food and Beverage:** The development of new and innovative tea infusers can enhance the tea-drinking experience and attract consumers to the food and beverage industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Grim Reaper Tea Infusers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grim-reaper.md) - [Effortless Tea Brewing Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuptone-teacup.md) - [Smart Tea Infusers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-tea-infuser.md) - [Grim Reaper Tea Infusers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grim-reaper-tea.md) - [Automated Extraction Teapots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reedesigned-teapot.md) - [Luxury Full-Leaf Tea Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affinitea.md) - [Digital Tea Brewing Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bota-bottle.md) - [Luxe Tea-Brewing Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affinitea-brewing-system.md) - [Next-Gen Tea Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airomini.md)