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Selftea Tepoztli in Moyocoyani Quichihua Xihuitl Atl (Té) by Fatih Saruhan

Selftea Tepoztli in Moyocoyani Quichihua Xihuitl Atl (Té) by Fatih Saruhan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl in Caltequitilli Tlachihchihualiztli Competition Category.


IztacteocuitlatlCaltequitilli· 2025

Selftea Tepoztli in Moyocoyani Quichihua Xihuitl Atl (Té)

by Fatih Saruhan

Client: Hakki Saruhan Ve Ortaklari Yazilim Ve BİlİŞİm Koll. Ştİ

Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl Winner in Caltequitilli Category

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The Design

About Selftea Tepoztli in Moyocoyani Quichihua Xihuitl Atl (Té)

Selftea ce tepoztli in moyocoyani quichihua té, omoyocox inic mochihuaz in Turquía té. Ome caxitl itech quipia, quinemilia in huehueyotl tlamachtiliztli ica ome tecomatl: ce atl caxitl in quipia 2.5 litros ihuan ce té tecomatl in quipia 1.5 litros. Ce tlaixpetlanaliztli quihuica in molonqui atl itech in té tecomatl inic mociyahuaz, ahmo monequi ma tlacatl quichihua ica imma. In totonqui tlamachiliztli ihuan in moyocoyani ciyahualiztli quipiah in cahuitl in quexquich mociyahua. In atl iyauh huel mopatla inic mopatlaz in té ichicahualiz. Mochihua ica tepoztli in ahmo tepozpalani (acero inoxidable) ihuan tezcatl in quixicoa totonqui, inic huecahuaz ihuan ahmo temauhti yez. In tepitzin itlacayo quipia 250 ica 210 ica 363 milímetros.

The Recognition

About the Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl

Selftea Tepoztli in Moyocoyani Quichihua Xihuitl Atl (Té) ca in quicuic in Mahuizolli A' Design Award Iztacteocuitlatl, hueyi tlamahuizoliztli tlen momaca in huel yectli, tlanextic ihuan mahuiztic tlachihualli. In quicuicah Iztacteocuitlatl ca cenca cualli ihuan cenca yancuic tlachihualli in quinextia in tlamatiliztli, toltecayotl ihuan ixtlamatiliztli intlachihuanime. Ca quinequi in Selftea Tepoztli in Moyocoyani Quichihua Xihuitl Atl (Té) ca cenca cualli, cenca motequiuhtia ihuan yancuic. Ni dizayno in quicuic Iztacteocuitlatl quihuelitia in toltecayotl, tlamatiliztli, dizayno ihuan teknolohia. Selftea Tepoztli in Moyocoyani Quichihua Xihuitl Atl (Té) quiyolchicahua in tlacah, quipaquiltia ihuan quitlamahuiztiltia.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
The Automatic Turkish Tea Maker replaces the traditional process of brewing tea with total automation.
Its sleek and modern design fits perfectly into today's kitchen, while the patent-pending sliding
mechanism transfers boiling water to the teapot for perfect infusion without intervention from the user.
Control the flow of the water for the desired strength of your tea.
Dimensions & Packaging
The Automatic Turkish Tea Maker has dimensions of Width: 250 mm x Depth: 210 mm x Height: 363 mm, making it compact yet efficient for both home and professional use. It features a dual-chamber system to replicate the traditional brewing method, with a 2.5L water reservoir and a 1.5L teapot capacity. The device operates at 1500W power, utilizing precise temperature control and automated steeping cycles to ensure the perfect Turkish tea experience every time.
Tags
Turkish Tea Maker, Tea Maker, Automatic, Home appliances, Tea, Kitchen appliances
Production Technology
The Automatic Turkish Tea Maker was designed through a user centered approach, focusing on preserving the authenticity of traditional brewing while integrating modern automation. Extensive research on tea making rituals shaped the ergonomics and functionality. The device incorporates high quality stainless steel and heat resistant glass, ensuring durability and safety. Advanced temperature control and infusion techniques were implemented to replicate the precise steeping process of Turkish tea.
Design Challenge
The main creative challenge was automating Turkish tea-making while preserving its authenticity. Traditional methods require precise control over steeping time, temperature, and tea water ratio, which are difficult to replicate mechanically. Socially, tea is a cultural ritual, making user acceptance crucial. Externally, technological limitations, material selection, and production feasibility posed challenges. Through rigorous R&D, smart automation, and material innovation, these obstacles were successfully overcome.
Research
Our process began with field research, user studies, and R&D testing, ensuring a deep understanding of traditional Turkish tea making and user expectations. The design journey was highly iterative, involving numerous sketches, prototypes, and extensive team discussions. Through collaboration and continuous refinement, we transformed insights into a functional, user friendly product that seamlessly integrates tradition with modern automation. This project is a true team effort, shaped by research and innovation.
Inspiration
The Automatic Turkish Tea Maker is an innovative gadget designed to simplify a lot of the hard work
required by the traditional method of brewing with ease and speed. It automates the entire process
to give the real Turkish tea without any kind of manual effort.
Project Duration
The project began in 2022 in Istanbul and was completed in January 2025. Following extensive research, prototyping, and user testing, the final design successfully integrates automation with the traditional Turkish tea brewing method. The product is now prepared for mass production and is expected to be introduced to the market soon, offering an innovative and effortless tea-making experience.
Operation Flow
Using the Automatic Turkish Tea Maker is effortless. Simply add water and tea leaves, press a button, and let the machine handle the rest. It mimics the traditional double teapot method, automatically adjusting heat and steeping time for the perfect brew. The device ensures consistent flavor every time, without the need for manual control. By eliminating guesswork and effort, it makes authentic Turkish tea accessible to everyone, delivering a rich and smooth taste with ease.
Patents
Patent Pending
Team Members
Designer: Latif Mahmudoğlu
Designer: Osman Cihan Demirel
Designer: Mert Gürsoy
Designer: Çağlar Saatli
Designer: Tuğçe Oğuztürk
Image Credits
Creator (Industrial Designer): Latif Mahmudoğlu

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