"Sleeping Firefox" Yixing Tea Pet (ZiSha: Da Hong Pao ZhuNi)

In the heart of every tea lover lies a mysterious and enchanting element: a Tea Pet.

This small clay figurine serves as both a decorative piece and a tea companion.

Firefox (狐狸精 – Hu Li Jing) is a mystical fox spirit from Chinese folklore. Legends say that Firefox possesses magical powers. It moves with grace and agility, leaving behind a trail of wonder and awe. Many have sought to capture Firefox, but its elusive nature has made it an enigma. Because of its mystical qualities, Firefox holds a special place in the hearts of those who believe in the power of nature and the mysteries it holds. 

Some believe that a tea pet lacks a soul until it comes into contact with tea's Qi (茶气). That's right, pouring tea over the figurine imbues it with a soul.

During the Gong Fu Cha ceremony, the tea pet should be constantly hydrated with leftover tea. Whether it's the hot water used to warm up the teaware, the water used to rinse the tea leaves, or the last dregs of steeped tea, the tea pet must be nourished with care. Da Hong Pao Yixing is a porous clay that readily absorbs the aroma and oils of the tea, creating a shiny patina over time and giving your tea pet a distinctive character.

The Da Hong Pao Zhu Ni clay (大红袍朱泥 – Big Red Robe Vermilion Clay) earns its name from its deep red-orange hue, which results from a higher iron oxide concentration than in typical Zhu Ni clay (朱泥).

Material: Da Hong Pao Zhu Ni (大红袍朱泥)

Dimensions: 8cm x 1.5cm / 3.15" x 0.6"

NOTE: Avoid using detergents when cleaning.