# Metallic Melon Tea Pots This Tea Pot Design is Inspired by the Inflated Cost of Melons in Japan By M | Published 2014-07-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-pot-design References: [en.rocketnews24](http://en.rocketnews24.com/2014/07/30/unlike-japans-other-expensive-melons-you-can-use-this-cast-iron-one-to-brew-tea/) & [momastore.jp](http://www.momastore.jp/search/item210-005-KT.html) This cast-iron tea pot design by the [MoMA Store](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musical-tea-set-toy) is designed to look just like a cantaloupe melon. Tea fanatics can have fun brewing up their favorite loose leaf tea blends in this fruit-inspired pot. In Japan the cost of a melon can average up to roughly 10,000 yen which is the equivalent to $100 dollars. To commemorate Japan's obsession with melons, the MoMA Store create this unique cast-iron tea pot that is designed to look just like a real-life melon. The tea pot is covered in a texturized green and off-yellow design that is meant to replicate the look of a melon rind. Inside the put is a tea strainer that is ideal for loose leaf tea blends. The pot is also covered in a traditional Japanese-style glazing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cast-iron Tea Pots:** Opportunity for innovation in designing cast-iron tea pots inspired by various fruits or objects. - **Fruit-inspired Designs:** Opportunity to create tea pots and other products that resemble different fruits. - **Japanese-inspired Tea Accessories:** Opportunity to develop unique tea accessories that incorporate traditional Japanese elements. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Kitchenware:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating unique, eye-catching tea pots and other kitchenware products. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity to produce decorative home accessories inspired by fruit designs. - **Tea Industry:** Opportunity to introduce new and visually appealing tea accessories to enhance the tea-drinking experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pagoda-Shaped Tea Jars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-jars.md) - [Playful Teapot Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teapot-design1.md) - [Anime-Inspired Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psyduck-teapot.md) - [Surrealist-Inspired Tea Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-for-two-collection.md) - [Cultural Tea-Inspired Health Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origin-health-pot.md) - [Seasonally Inspired Tea Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melon-afternoon-tea.md) - [Tea Vessel-Inspired Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonkettle.md) - [Authentic Japanese Matcha Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-matcha-set.md) - [Iconic Artful Reflective Teapots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alessi-9093.md)