Steep Buddy - Kind Bunny

The practice of keeping a steep buddy, is more than a hobby; it's a soothing ritual that encourages you to slow down. In the fast-paced rush of modern life, a steep buddy serves as a gentle reminder to pause, breathe, and bask in the peacefulness of preparing and enjoying your tea. As you pour the warm, aromatic tea over your clay companion, you're invited to a moment of mindfulness, allowing the worries of the day to dissolve with each drop.

The distinct Purple Yixing clay is renowned not only for its visual appeal but also for its remarkable properties in tea brewing. Its porous nature acts as a natural preserver of your tea's robust flavors, ensuring that every cup you pour is as rich and satisfying as the last. The clay’s unique quality means that even tea left overnight retains its integrity, without spoiling or losing its color. This characteristic of Yixing clay supports a deeper connection to your tea experience, as it faithfully holds the essence of your chosen leaves, steep after steep.

Incorporating a Purple Yixing clay tea pet into your daily tea routine offers more than aesthetic pleasure; it also contributes positively to your mental well-being. The act of caring for your tea pet by sharing tea and witnessing its gradual patina development can be a meditative practice, offering a tranquil respite from stress and anxiety. As your tea pet absorbs the tea's essence, you too can absorb the calmness, turning your tea time into a sacred space for mental clarity and rejuvenation.

1. Set Up: Place your Steep Buddy on the tea tray. Ensure it's in a spot where it can easily catch overflow water or tea.
2. Warm Up: Before starting your tea session, pour some warm water over your Steep Buddy to ‘wake’ it up. This helps to heat it slightly.
3. Steep Your Tea: Brew your tea as usual in a teapot.
4. Share Your Tea: After steeping your tea, gently pour some of the tea over the Steep Buddy. This can be the first pour, which is often used to rinse the leaves, or any subsequent pour, depending on your preference.
5. Observe Changes: Watch as your Steep Buddy absorbs the tea. Some tea pets change color or appear to sweat as they absorb the hot tea, adding a fun, interactive element to your tea experience.
6. Repeat: With each tea session, continue sharing some tea with your Steep Buddy. Over time, it will develop a unique patina from the tea oils, enhancing its appearance.
7. Clean Up: After your tea session, rinse your Steep Buddy with clean water and pat it dry. Avoid using soap as it can interfere with the natural patina that develops.

Enjoy watching your Steep Buddy evolve with each tea session!