{"product_id":"sprinkling-elephant-handcrafted-zisha-tea-pet","title":"Sprinkling Elephant | Handcrafted Zisha Tea Pet","description":"\u003cp\u003eSprinkling Elephant is a playful handcrafted Zisha tea pet shaped with a rounded body, softly modelled ears and an upward-curving trunk. Its warm reddish-brown surface and fine matte texture give the small elephant an earthy, understated character that sits naturally among teapots, cups and other objects on the tea table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Gongfu tea culture, a tea pet is a small companion object placed on the tea tray or tea table during brewing. It does not take part in brewing the tea itself, but becomes part of the rhythm and atmosphere of the session. Tea pets are traditionally rinsed with warm water or leftover tea, gradually becoming familiar objects that accompany repeated tea sessions over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSprinkling Elephant adds an interactive element through its hollow internal structure. Before the spraying function can be used, the tea pet first needs to take water into its body. To prepare it, warm the elephant with hot water, then immediately submerge it in cool clean water. As the air inside cools and contracts, water is drawn into the hollow chamber. Once filled, place the elephant back on the tea tray and pour hot water or hot tea over its body. The air inside expands with the heat, gently pushing the stored water out through the raised trunk in a small stream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis simple thermal effect requires no pump or mechanical mechanism. The temperature difference between the water stored inside and the hot water poured over the surface creates the pressure that produces the spray. For cleaner long-term use, we recommend filling the internal chamber with clean water rather than leaving tea inside between sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elephant itself carries an auspicious meaning within Chinese decorative culture, where it is associated with peace, stability and good fortune. Its compact proportions and softly expressive form give the piece a light-hearted presence without making it feel out of place within a more refined Gongfu tea setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePresented in a fitted gift box, Sprinkling Elephant works as a tea-table companion, a small collectible object or a thoughtful gift for someone who enjoys the quieter rituals surrounding Chinese tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Origin: Made in \u003cstrong\u003eDehua\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Product:\u003cbr\u003e1 × Zisha Elephant Tea Pet\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandcrafted in Dehua\u003c\/strong\u003e with traditional Zisha-making methods, each with a unique design and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dehua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49776585080984,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/1425\/9096\/files\/2_4c7348ff-5234-4743-b0ca-b50368d43547.jpg?v=1788204749","url":"https:\/\/fungtea.com\/products\/sprinkling-elephant-handcrafted-zisha-tea-pet","provider":"Fung Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}