Raising tea pets is like raising small animals—if you want them to bring you good luck, you must care for them attentively. Come, let’s delve into the nuances of raising tea pets today.

Placement

1. Tea pets are generally placed in the front-left quarter of your tea tray or along the front row.

2. The face of a Maitreya Buddha should always face away from you and toward your guests.

3. A wealth toad with a coin in its mouth should face you, not your home, as facing the home symbolizes wealth flowing outward.

A wealth toad without a coin in its mouth should face away from you, symbolizing the attraction of wealth.

4. The orientation of other tea pet designs is not strictly regulated and can be arranged freely.

Nourishment

1. Avoid soaking; while it speeds up the process, the results are subpar. Instead, use a tea brush to coat the pet while drinking tea.

2. Fermented teas provide better nourishment, showing noticeable changes in one to two months and a rich sheen in half a year. Green tea is less effective.

3. Using a single type of tea is ideal, as multiple varieties may dull the pet’s color.

4. Purple clay tea pets, like purple clay teapots, require scalding or steeping in tea to develop a beautiful luster.

5. Regularly wipe tea pets with a tea cloth and apply tea with a brush to maintain their shine.

Though raising tea pets may seem slightly tedious, rest assured that your careful efforts will yield unique rewards.