Rock Rhyme Tea 茶パッケージ by Yu Hsin Tseng is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 銅賞 in パッケージデザイン Competition Category.

銅パッケージ· 2026

Rock Rhyme Tea 茶パッケージ

by Yu Hsin Tseng

A' Design Award 銅賞 Winner in パッケージ Category

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The Design

About Rock Rhyme Tea 茶パッケージ

「岩韻茶」は、中国のウーロン茶である武夷岩茶のためのパッケージデザインである。デザインは断崖の岩の裂け目に育つ茶樹から着想を得ている。岩肌のグレーの質感に、宋代の木版画の要素と現代的な筆致を組み合わせた。セットには茶缶、水出し用ボトルシリーズ、そして十二工程からなる伝統製法を解説する小冊子が含まれる。軽量素材によって本物の岩の風合いを再現し、内缶には防湿・遮光性のある素材を使用している。手編みの麻縄の持ち手は、撚られた茶葉を想起させる。このパッケージは家庭での保管にも携帯にも適している。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銅賞

Rock Rhyme Tea 茶パッケージは、創造性、独創性、鋭い洞察力で際立つ傑出したデザインに授与される、高い権威をもつ評価である A' Design Award 銅賞の受賞作品です。銅賞の受賞作品は、十分に巧みで印象的なほど創造的な工芸品であり、デザイナーの豊富な経験、想像力、機知を裏づけています。Rock Rhyme Tea 茶パッケージは、高く評価され、称賛され、愛される品であり、顕著にプロフェッショナルで革新的であることが期待されます。この A' Design Award 銅賞を受賞したデザインは、芸術・科学・デザイン・技術のベストプラクティスを取り入れており、細部への配慮に優れています。Rock Rhyme Tea 茶パッケージは、ニーズを見事に満たし、欲求に触れ、感情を魅了し、好奇心を引きつけます。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: This project reinterprets Wuyi Rock Tea through youthful packaging. Inspired by tea growing in cliff crevices, the design combines "rock gray" textures with Song Dynasty woodblock elements and modern brushstrokes. This fusion transforms traditional high-end tea into a trendy brand, bridging generations. The set includes tea canisters and a booklet detailing the "12-step craft." The concept extends to a refreshing cold-brew series, offering modern consumers a diverse drinking experience.
Dimensions & Packaging: Large Gift Box: 295 mm x 170 mm x 110 mm
Travel Set Box: 67 mm x 57 mm x 215 mm
Large Tea Canister: 75 mm x 75 mm x 100 mm
Travel Tea Canister: 50 mm x 50 mm x 50 mm
Cold Brew Bottle: 62 mm x 62 mm x 163 mm
Booklet: 113 mm x 30 mm x 198 mm
Tags: Rock, Rock Tea, Packaging, Gift, Gen Z, Chinese
Production Technology: The gift boxes and tea canisters are made from lightweight materials that simulate the appearance of real rock. To preserve the tea, the inner canisters and cold-brew bottles use moisture-proof and light-blocking materials. For the carriers, we hand-wove hemp ropes to mimic the twisted texture of traditional rock tea leaves. This design combines traditional handcraft with modern material technology to ensure both aesthetics and functionality.
Design Challenge: To move away from traditional tea canister designs, we challenged ourselves to make the packaging look like real rocks while overcoming mass production limits. We used lightweight materials to achieve this heavy stone appearance. Additionally, we had to ensure that the hand-woven hemp rope carriers were functional and strong enough for daily use.
Research: This research employs a multi-dimensional approach to cultural and market repositioning. By analyzing the 12-step traditional tea-making process alongside semi-structured interviews with a 20-person youth demographic, we identified a significant generational aesthetic gap. Our findings revealed that 85% of target users desired a fusion of historical heritage and modern convenience. Consequently, this project strategically utilizes sensory innovation and youthful visual languages to transform an ancient cultural asset into a commercially viable, high-growth lifestyle product for the global market.
Inspiration: This project is inspired by Rock Tea growing in cliff crevices. As a type of Chinese Oolong tea, our goal is to attract young consumers through youthful packaging, bridging the gap between tea culture and the new generation. Based on research into the 12-step traditional craft and modern tea trends, we transformed rugged rock textures into a contemporary gift experience for the youth market.
Project Duration: The project started in December 2025 in Taiwan and finished in March 2026 in Taiwan, and was exhibited in Young Designers' Exhibition (YODEX) in May 2026 in Taiwan.
Operation Flow: The gift set uses a simple top-and-bottom lid structure. To access the tea, users lift the main cover to find two large canisters for long-term storage and one small canister for single-use outdoor brewing. All tea canisters feature sealed lids that are opened by pulling the top cover. For immediate drinking, the cold-brew series uses a standard twist-cap bottle. This design allows users to easily switch between home storage and on-the-go convenience.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Yu Hsin Tseng, Chih Shan Huang, Yung Chia Wang, Ling An Huang, Esther Leau, 2026.
Team Members: Creative Director: Yu Hsin Tseng
Designer: Chih Shan Huang
Designer: Yung Chia Wang
Designer: Ling An Huang
Creative Director: Esther Leau
Image Credits: Image #1 : Photographer Esther Leau, Rockrhyme Tea, 2026.
Image #2 : Photographer Esther Leau, Rockrhyme Tea, 2026.
Image #3 : Photographer Esther Leau, Rockrhyme Tea, 2026.
Image #4 : Photographer Yu Hsin Tseng, Rockrhyme Tea, 2026.
Image #5 : Photographer Yu Hsin Tseng, Rockrhyme Tea, 2026.