# Single-Cup Water Boilers The 'MIITO Precise' Warms Single Cups of Water to Save Resources By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-12-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-boiler References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/12/22/heat-enough-for-a-cup-of-coffee/) Using a water boiler to heat an entire kettle of water is inherently wasteful when it comes to water and electricity, so the 'MIITO Precise' is intended to be a way to help eliminate this waste. The 'MIITO Precise' works by having a cup of water placed on the base and having the included rod placed in the cup of water. From here, the unit goes to work heating the cup of water to create individual cups of hot water for tea, coffee or whatever other [hot beverage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temperature-control-smart-mug) is desired. The'MIITO Precise' water boiler is the design work of Jasmina Grase and Nils Chudy, and is purported to utilize about 30% less energy than a [traditional kettle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luna-electric-kettle) would require to voild it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Single-cup Water Heating:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Development of more energy-efficient and space-saving water heating solutions that cater to the needs of single cup usage. - **Sustainable Beverage Brewing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporation of sustainable and eco-friendly brewing methods in development of beverage making appliances. - **Smart Kitchen Appliances:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integration of smart and connected technologies in kitchen appliances to provide personalized and sustainable beverage brewing experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Kitchen Appliance Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Development of more energy-efficient and sustainable kitchen appliances that cater to the needs of modern and eco-conscious consumers. - **Beverage Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creation of sustainable and eco-friendly beverage brewing systems that cater to the needs of modern consumers who are environmentally conscious. - **Hospitality Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporation of energy-efficient and sustainable beverage brewing solutions in hotels and resorts to enhance the experience of eco-conscious travelers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Hot Water Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-instantheating-water-dispenser.md) - [Modern Electric Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gooseneck-kettles.md) - [Tumbler-Inspired Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-travel-kettle.md) - [Mini Instant-Heating Water Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instantheating-water-dispenser.md) - [Tea Vessel-Inspired Kettles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonkettle.md) - [Single-Cup Coffee Brewing Wands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finalpress-v2.md) - [Water Purifier Coffee Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coway-duo.md) - [Temperature-Regulating Coffee Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cauldryn-coffee-pro.md) - [App-Enabled Water Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-hot-water-dispenser.md)