# Tongue Tea Infusers These Tea Infuser Designs Take Inspiration from the Mouth By M | Published 2014-09-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-infuser-designs References: [7gadgets](http://www.7gadgets.com/2014/09/05/tongue-tea-infuser-2/102303) & [perpetualkid](http://www.perpetualkid.com/) These Tongue-in-Cup cleverly allow tea drinkers to brew their loose leaf teas using a boisterous cartoon lip and tongue infuser designs. Your cup of tea will definitely make a statement with this bold red tea ball. It's often considered a rude gesture to have your stick your tongue out. The cheeky Tongue-in-Cup cleverly runs with this idea and turns a mouth with a tongue hanging out into a [novelty tea infuser](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-tea-infuser). The mouth comes with a red pop art like design complete with a matching tongue filled with tiny little colander holes. Tea drinkers can fill up the tongue with their favorite [loose tea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaytea-hydro-infusions) and sit the mouth along the side of their mug. The tongue filled with tea will hang effortlessly into your cup of hot water to steep your tea. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 97% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Novelty Tea Infusers:** There is a growing trend in creating unique and fun tea infusers, such as the Tongue-in-Cup design. - **Playful Design:** Designers are incorporating whimsical and cheeky design elements into everyday products, like the cartoon lip and tongue infuser. - **Personalized Tea Drinking Experience:** Consumers are looking for ways to customize and add personality to their tea brewing process, which the Tongue-in-Cup infuser provides. ### Where This Applies - **Kitchenware:** The kitchenware industry can explore the potential of creating more innovative and playful tea infusers like the Tongue-in-Cup. - **Gift and Novelty:** The gift and novelty industry can capitalize on the growing demand for unique and eye-catching tea infusers, creating a range of playful designs. - **Home Decor:** Home decor brands can incorporate quirky and fun tea infusers like the Tongue-in-Cup as a decorative element in kitchen spaces, appealing to consumers looking for unique accents. ## 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) - [Magnetic Three-in-One Tea Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ohteavor.md) - [Ready-to-Sip Tea Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-ji.md) - [Contemporary Tea Maker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/u-soo.md) - [Mindful Tea-Making Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-maker-concept.md) - [Surrealist-Inspired Tea Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-for-two-collection.md) - [Smart Tea Infusers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-tea-infuser.md) - [Luxury Full-Leaf Tea Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affinitea.md)