What is a water-spitter used for?
It’s a tea pet that sits on your gongfu tea tray. When you pour hot water or rinse tea over it, the figurine spits a stream of water out of its mouth — a playful, fleeting effect that marks the start of a steep.
How do you make a water-spitter spit water?
Simply pour hot water (80–100 °C) over the figurine. The heat expands the air inside the hollow body, pushing water through a tiny channel. It stops spitting as soon as the temperature equalises.
Can I use it with cold water?
Cold water will not create the pressure needed to spit. For the classic gurgle, always use near-boiling water or hot tea rinse.
Is the water-spitter food safe?
Yes. All our water-spitters are made from food-safe, lead-free porcelain or zhuni clay fired at high temperatures. The water that spits out is the same clean tea you poured in.
Will the clay change over time?
Zhuni clay darkens and develops a glossy patina as it absorbs tea oils; porcelain remains bright and unchanged. Both are signs of authenticity and normal use.
How do I clean a water-spitter?
Rinse thoroughly with hot water and let air-dry. Avoid soap, brushes, or abrasive cloths — they can damage the patina and leave residues that affect future spitting.
Is the dragon water-spitter limited edition?
Each piece is handmade by Sandry Law’s studio in Jingdezhen. Production is small-batch, but not strictly numbered. We update availability as new kiln cycles finish.
Where does the water go after it spits?
The water sprays onto the tea tray and drains into the tray’s reservoir or waste bowl. Keep a tea cloth handy to wipe excess splashes.