Resting Cat Tea Pet

Resting Cat Tea PetThe Resting Cat Tea Pet is a small unglazed Yixing clay figure placed on your tea tray and "fed" with leftover tea during gongfu brewing sessions. Over time, the porous clay absorbs the tea and gradually changes colour, developing a smooth patina that's unique to your brewing habit. This one captures that moment when a cat has fully committed to lying down either stretched out on its side or rolled over belly up. Two poses Choose between Stretch Out

Available at our Salamanca Tea Bar in Hobart — come have a look in person if you'd like to see the size before buying

Avoid using abrasive cleaners on the stainless steel interior

smooth and earthy

you might also enjoy our Peach Black Tea

it still tastes good

the non-smoked "floral" style has become popular in China for its delicate sweetness

What sets these teas apart is the charcoal roasting process

If you've ever over-steeped a gongfu brew because you were a few seconds slow pouring off

If you'd like a different combination of teas in the box

Yixing clay tea pet with water-spitting feature — $28

the brushwork varies slightly from piece to piece

I keep one of these at the Tea Bar and light incense before the first customers arrive