Electric Tea Set
2009
Partner (Alejandro Villarreal) and Co-Worker (Jesus Ramirez)
Rapid prototyping (3T RPD Ltd) and carpentry (Maderaje Arquitectónico)
Nicola Tree
High quality electric kettle, which assists in the heating of water and the filtering of tea leaves, making the contemporary drinking of tea a more efficient and enjoyable experience.
The project consists of the following components:
-Base: when connected to electricity, it heats the water content, either of the whole kettle or of a single cup. It has a controller that heats the water at different temperatures, depending on the type of tea that will be prepared: black, oolong, green or white.
-Teapot: used to heat 4 conventional cups of tea and includes a thermal envelope made of solid wood, which is removable and keeps the heat of the liquid, while protecting the user. It has a lid to which the tea strainer is inserted.
-Cup: used to heat a single cup of tea and has its own thermal wooden envelope. It has its own lid to which the same tea strainer is inserted.
-Strainer: used for the filtering of tea, it can be used both on the Teapot and the Cup.