Add a touch of tradition and whimsy to your tea ceremony with a Tea Pet, a small, handcrafted figurine that enhances both the aesthetic and interactive elements of your tea ritual. Originating from Chinese tea culture, tea pets are often placed on tea trays during tea ceremonies where they absorb poured tea, gradually developing a unique patina over time.

These delightful companions are made from high-quality ceramic or clay, often sculpted into animals, mythical creatures, or spiritual symbols, each with its own charm. Whether you choose a playful dragon, a serene Buddha, or a cute frog, each tea pet adds personality and character to your tea space.

Key Features:

Traditional Design: Rooted in Chinese tea culture, tea pets are an integral part of the tea ceremony, symbolizing good fortune and enhancing the ritual.
Charming Sculptures: Handcrafted with intricate details, tea pets come in a variety of designs, from playful animals to elegant spiritual figures, making them a unique addition to any tea set.
Interactive Element: Tea is poured over the tea pet during tea preparation, allowing it to gradually change color and develop a beautiful patina as it absorbs the tea, creating a visual record of your tea journey.
Symbolic Presence: Tea pets are believed to bring good luck, positive energy, and protection to your home, making them a perfect gift for tea lovers.
Durable & Easy to Clean: Made from high-quality ceramic or clay, these tea pets are sturdy and easy to clean, ensuring long-lasting use and enjoyment.

Whether you're looking to add a bit of charm to your daily tea ritual or seeking a unique gift for a tea lover, a Tea Pet is the perfect blend of tradition, artistry, and fun. Immerse yourself in the beauty of tea culture and make every tea session more memorable with your very own tea pet companion.

At Shizen, we believe that both the tea you consume and the pottery you drink from need to be in the highest quality possible. We are dedicated to working with single harvest tea farms in Japan. Our ceramics come from many craftsman in Japan who are continuing the tradition of handmade ceramics.

Shizen Trading, Handcrafted

Shizen Cha

Shizen Cha is focused on premium grade Japanese Teas and Handcrafted Teaware.
Simply put, Shizen (自然) means "nature" & Cha (茶) means "tea" in Japan. Our loose leaf teas are picked and processed with the utmost care and precision by our tea farms who demand impeccable quality and freshness.

We believe that quality should never be compromised. We pride ourselves on transparency, clear genealogy, and clear production history. We pay close attention to every step from choosing only the finest leaves and growing, shading and steaming methods. By blending our teas in small patches, packaging by hand is how we provide the best quality tea possible.

We welcome all tea enthusiasts to join us learn more about the thousand year tea culture, with one hope, that each visit will provide excitement, knowledge and to experience tea in the best form possible.

"The Philosophy of Tea is not mere aestheticism ... for it expresses conjointly with ethics and religion our whole point of view about man and nature. It is hygiene, for it enforces cleanliness; it is economics, for it shows comfort in simplicity rather than in the complex and costly; it is moral geometry, inasmuch as it defines our sense of proportion to the universe." - Kakuzo Okakura

Japanese Purple Clay Cutie Pig Tea Pet - Shizen Cha

茶具 Teaware

Japanese Purple Clay Round Rabbit Tea Pet

$17.99

Key Features:

Traditional Design: Rooted in Chinese tea culture, tea pets are an integral part of the tea ceremony, symbolizing good fortune and enhancing the ritual.
Charming Sculptures: Handcrafted with intricate details, tea pets come in a variety of designs, from playful animals to elegant spiritual figures, making them a unique addition to any tea set.
Interactive Element: Tea is poured over the tea pet during tea preparation, allowing it to gradually change color and develop a beautiful patina as it absorbs the tea, creating a visual record of your tea journey.
Symbolic Presence: Tea pets are believed to bring good luck, positive energy, and protection to your home, making them a perfect gift for tea lovers.
Durable & Easy to Clean: Made from high-quality ceramic or clay, these tea pets are sturdy and easy to clean, ensuring long-lasting use and enjoyment.

Dimensions: 2.5" x 4"

Shizen Trading, Handcrafted

Shizen Cha

Shizen Cha is focused on premium grade Japanese Teas and Handcrafted Teaware.
Simply put, Shizen (自然) means "nature" & Cha (茶) means "tea" in Japan. Our loose leaf teas are picked and processed with the utmost care and precision by our tea farms who demand impeccable quality and freshness.

We believe that quality should never be compromised. We pride ourselves on transparency, clear genealogy, and clear production history. We pay close attention to every step from choosing only the finest leaves and growing, shading and steaming methods. By blending our teas in small patches, packaging by hand is how we provide the best quality tea possible.

We welcome all tea enthusiasts to join us learn more about the thousand year tea culture, with one hope, that each visit will provide excitement, knowledge and to experience tea in the best form possible.