# Titanic Beverage Infusers The TEA.tanic Tea Bag Holder is Iconic By Courtney Scharf | Published 2012-05-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teatanic References: [toxel](http://www.toxel.com/tech/2012/05/05/teatanic/) & [teatanic.de](http://www.teatanic.de/shop/index.html) Appropriately released around the 100th anniversary of the great ship’s sinking, the ‘TEA.tanic’ is a titanic-inspired tea bag holder. The pint-sized adaptation of the ill-fated vessel is sharply cut and instantly recognizable, and is predictably gaining the attention of many bloggers. The TEA.tanic is not only iconic, but also well made with [stainless steel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titaner-colorti-doublewall-cup). Unlike its inspiration, the tea bag holder can stand the test of time, and would likely hold up in the case of a giant ice cube closing in -- unfortunately, the holder does not come with safety boats. Landing somewhere between funny, clever and sad, the TEA.tanic is a useful device that can be used for [making tea and coffee](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-dripper-system). In addition to being an attractive vessel, the little ship also does a fantastic job of squeezing out otherwise wasted beverage leftovers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Iconic Tea Bag Holders:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop unique and eye-catching tea bag holders that draw attention and create a memorable experience for tea enthusiasts. - **Functional Kitchen Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative kitchen accessories that not only serve a purpose but also add an element of fun and creativity to the experience of cooking or preparing beverages. - **Upcycling in Beverage Consumption:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore ways to repurpose or upcycle beverage leftovers to reduce waste and create value-added products or accessories. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Kitchenware:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the kitchenware industry by introducing unique and functional products that enhance the cooking and beverage preparation experience. - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Tap into the food and beverage industry by offering innovative and sustainable solutions that address waste reduction and consumer preferences for environmentally friendly products. - **Gifts and Novelties:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate the gift and novelty industry by creating quirky and memorable products that bring joy and amusement to consumers, enhancing their gift-giving experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Grim Reaper Tea Infusers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grim-reaper-tea.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) - [Digital Tea Brewing Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bota-bottle.md) - [Bamboo Tea Tumblers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-tea-tumbler.md) - [Smart Tea Infusers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-tea-infuser.md) - [Stacked Tea Kettle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stacked-tea-kettle.md) - [Luxury Full-Leaf Tea Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affinitea.md) - [Surrealist-Inspired Tea Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-for-two-collection.md)