tea pet

At present, there is a new type of collectible that is very interesting and cute. "Tea pets", as the name suggests, are pets nourished by tea. They are mostly ceramic handicrafts made of purple sand or clarified clay. When drinking tea, they can be dipped in tea soup and applied or left with tea water to directly drip. Over time, tea pets will become warm and charming, and the tea aroma will be overflowing.

what are tea pets？

"Tea pets", as the name suggests, are pets nurtured by tea. They are mostly ceramic handicrafts made from purple sand or clear clay. When drinking tea, they can be dipped in tea soup and applied or left with tea water to drip directly. Over time, the tea pets will become warm and pleasant, and the tea aroma will be overflowing. Common tea pets such as golden toads, Pixiu, warding off evil spirits, small animals, and characters symbolize attracting wealth and bringing good luck

For people who often drink tea, tea pets are not unfamiliar. In recent years, with the improvement of living standards, more and more people pay attention to personal taste and lifestyle, and tea pets have also rapidly developed. The fun and appreciation of tea pets are direct, their connotations are straightforward, and their prices are also popular, so they are easily regarded as collectibles by many collectors. Common tea pets such as golden toads, pixiu, warding off evil spirits, small animals, and characters symbolize attracting wealth and good luck. Some tea pets have exquisite craftsmanship and high collection value. Some tea pets also use hollow structures, and after pouring hot water, they will experience interesting phenomena such as spitting bubbles and spraying water. But they have a common characteristic, which is that they only have the mouth and no anus. This determines that it can only eat in and not out, and people express the traditional Chinese concept of wealth generation in this way, which is that "the source of wealth is abundant and every drop is not leaking.". In tea houses, tea shops, or the homes of many tea enthusiasts, there is a large tea table or tea plate. In addition to cups, pots, and other tea utensils, several tea pets will also be placed on it. Tea pets may have auspicious meanings, cultural connotations, funny and playful, or childlike fun, all depending on the preferences of the host.

Will tea pets really appreciate in value?

Many tea pet collectors have collected hundreds of tea pets over the years, purely from a personal appreciation perspective. Some tea pets have exquisite craftsmanship and high collection value. Especially handmade tea pets have great potential for appreciation after being collected. Some tea pets also use hollow structures, and after pouring hot water, they will experience interesting phenomena such as spitting bubbles and spraying water.

How to raise tea pets

1. Tea pets are not only nurtured by specific tea water, as each type of tea contains different minerals. Pu'er is the most suitable tea for brewing good "tea pets", and it is not only nurtured by Pu'er tea, mainly because the tea quality of Pu'er tea is easy to produce results.2. Tea pets should not be soaked in tea and should be rinsed. Some impatient tea enthusiasts, in order to save trouble, soak their tea pets in tea or pour leftover tea water vigorously. These are all incorrect cultivation methods. The luster produced in this way is called 'monk light' and lacks spirituality.3. Tea pets often use a tea cloth to wipe and a tea pen to moisten the tea water, so that the "tea pets" they raise become warm and pleasant.4. It takes accumulated care over time for the color of tea to become darker and more lustrous.Raising tea pets is like planting trees, one should not be too impatient, but have patience and perseverance. Spread and share tea knowledge, tea stories, tea culture, and tea information, advocating for new tea lifestyles to nourish tea lovers and enjoy themselves.