These Teapets are handmade in Japan. Each one is unique and crafted with care by skilled artisans. Teapets have been a beloved tradition for centuries.
The process of creating a teapet starts with shaping the clay into the desired form. The artisans use traditional techniques passed down through generations to mold the clay into intricate shapes and designs. Once the shape is formed, it is then fired in a kiln to harden it.
After the firing process, each teapet is hand-painted with vibrant colors and details using delicate brushes. This painting process requires precision and patience to ensure that every teapet has its own unique character and charm.
A tea pet is an optional accessory that can make your tea party much more fun. When you need to rinse your tea, instead of dumping the water away, you can pour the water over the tea pet instead. This is supposed to be a good luck thing to do during the tea ceremony.
Over time, feeding the teapet will produce nice tea smells and distinctive colors. When you hit this teapet with hot water, the color of the teapet changes as well, adding to the entire tea experience. Tea pets are usually made of clay and glazed over. You can find all sorts of different designs and colors. Some people even have more than one tea pet! It is considered good luck if you take care of your tea pet and it "gives life". So next time you're at a Tea Ceremony, be sure to bring along your Tea Pet for good luck!
