Tea Pets 茶寵

Tea pets, also known as tea toys, are an element of Chinese tea culture designed to enhance the enjoyment of tea drinking. They are typically made from materials such as purple clay or Zisha and are nourished by pouring tea over them during tea rinsing. Some tea pets are designed with a hollow structure that allows them to produce interesting effects like bubbling or spraying water when tea is poured over them. In addition to traditional tea pets, modern versions made primarily from resin are now available, featuring temperature-sensitive color-changing properties that activate when hot tea is poured over them.

Tea Pets 茶寵

Brewing Techniques for Pu'er Tea

The key to brewing excellent Pu'er tea lies in mastering water temperature, tea quantity, steeping duration, and brewing technique.Raw Pu'er: Maintain water temperature between 85°C and 95°C. Younger raw Pu'er benefits from slightly lower temperatures to prevent excessive bitterness and astringency. Aged raw Pu'er can be brewed at higher temperatures to awaken its aroma. Ripe Tea: Brew with boiling water at 95°C to 100°C. High temperatures help release the mellow aroma of ripe tea. Generally, use a ratio of 5 grams of tea per 100 milliliters of water. For tea bricks or cakes, reduce the amount of tea as needed to prevent the brew from becoming overly strong.

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Brewing Techniques for Health-Preserving Tea

For brewing health tea, choose high-quality water like pure or spring water to preserve aroma and benefits, avoiding chlorinated tap water. Use 80-85°C for green/floral teas, 90-95°C for red/black teas, and 95-100°C for herbal teas like goji berry.

Use 3-5g tea per 150-200ml water, adjusting for herbal potency. Brew green/floral teas for 1-2 minutes, red/black teas for 2-3 minutes, and herbal teas for 5-10 minutes, extending slightly for multiple infusions to optimize flavor and effects.

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