# Automated Hot Beverage Appliances The Gourmia Fusion Loose Leaf Tea Machine Brews Coffee or Tea By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-11-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-machine References: [7gadgets](http://www.7gadgets.com/2016/11/26/fusion-tea-loose-leaf-tea-maker/131120) Making the perfect hot beverage is easier than ever with the [Gourmia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunction-espresso-machine) Fusion Loose Leaf Tea Machine that is designed to help create the perfect cup of coffee or tea. The appliance works by being loaded with [tea leaves or coffee grinds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-tea-infuser) and filled with water. Users can then select what kind of brew they want (light, medium or strong) and the appliance will instantly go to work creating the perfect cup. The Gourmia Fusion Loose Leaf Tea Machine is easy to clean and deters from the need to use [capsule or pod coffee brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kotlie-513hf) that are inherently focused on disposable materials. The only refuse created by the appliance is used coffee grinds or tea leaves that can then be composted or recycled where municipal facilities exist. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Automated Beverage Appliances:** There is an opportunity to create a variety of beverage appliances that use automation to create the perfect cup of any hot beverage. - **Sustainable Brewing Methods:** Using loose tea leaves or coffee grinds instead of disposable materials can disrupt the capsule or pod coffee industry and improve sustainability. - **Customized Brewing Technology:** Personalized brewing options such as selecting the strength of the brew can improve the customer experience and attract more buyers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Appliance:** Home appliance manufacturers can integrate automated brewing technology to create more efficient and customizable hot beverage appliances. - **Sustainable Products:** Sustainability-focused companies can create and promote sustainable brewing methods to disrupt the capsule or pod coffee industry and appeal to environmentally-conscious consumers. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and cafes can use automated beverage appliances to offer more customized and efficient hot beverage options for their customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Tea-Brewing Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chaibot.md) - [Automated Chai Tea Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dostea-tea-machine.md) - [AI-Driven Tea Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bru.md) - [Luxury Full-Leaf Tea Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affinitea.md) - [Advanced Pod-Free Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podfree-coffee-maker.md) - [Relaxing Countertop Tea Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-tea-maker.md) - [Next-Gen Tea Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airomini.md) - [Rapid Dual-Brewing Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shine-rapid-cold-brew-machine.md) - [Automated Pour-Over Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbloom-allinone-coffee-machine.md)