# WiFi-Enabled Tea Makers This Unique Tea Maker Uses a Patented Infusion System to Get the Best Brew By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-11-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-tea-maker References: [qi-aerista](http://www.qi-aerista.com/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Qi.Aerista) The 'Qi Aerista' is a unique tea maker that was created by Rick Ha, the founder of a Hong Kong-based start-up called 'Keyway Innovations.' On November 15th, the product will be launching on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-tea-kettle), where consumers will be able to fund it. Those who back the Qi Aerista will receive a substantial discount on the product as well, which is likely to help the project gain initial momentum. What makes the unique tea maker so special is the level of simplification that it brings to the process. By using it, consumers are able to get the perfect brew for nearly any hot tea beverage -- including milk tea and cold-brewed tea. As the Qi Aerista is [connected to an app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gptea-set), it's easily activated and controlled -- with it, consumers can apply a specify brewing time, temperature and much more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Wifi-enabled Tea Makers:** The trend of WiFi-Enabled Tea Makers offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the Smart Home and IoT industries by simplifying the tea brewing process and offering greater control through mobile apps. - **Crowdfunding Product Launches:** The trend of Crowdfunding Product Launches offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the retail industry by providing a platform for unique and innovative products to reach consumers and gain initial momentum. - **Patented Infusion Systems:** The trend of Patented Infusion Systems offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the food and beverage industry by providing a unique and efficient way to brew tea and other beverages. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Smart Home:** The Smart Home industry can benefit from WiFi-Enabled Tea Makers by expanding their product offerings to include innovative and high-tech kitchen appliances. - **Iot:** The IoT industry can benefit from WiFi-Enabled Tea Makers by innovating the way that consumers interact with and control household products through mobile apps and smart devices. - **Retail:** The Retail industry can benefit from Crowdfunding Product Launches by offering a platform for unique and innovative products to reach consumers, driving growth and customer engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Driven Tea Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bru.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) - [Customizable Connected Tea Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connected-tea-pot.md) - [Smart Tea Infusers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-tea-infuser.md) - [Intelligent Automated Tea Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morphy-richards-tea-maker.md) - [Luxe Tea-Brewing Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affinitea-brewing-system.md) - [Luxury Full-Leaf Tea Brewers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affinitea.md) - [Herbal Tea Vaporizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-tea-kettle.md)