{"product_id":"tea-brick-needle-pick-chinese-utensil-for-cutting-and-opening-brick-tuo-tea","title":"Tea Brick Needle \u0026 Pick – Chinese Utensil for Cutting and Opening Brick \u0026 Tuo Tea","description":"\u003cp class=\"mt-4 first:mt-0\"\u003eThis tea brick needle is a traditional Chinese tool designed to help you safely open and portion compressed teas—brick tea, tuo cha, cakes, and other tightly pressed forms. The slender, sturdy point slips into the edge of the tea, allowing you to gently pry and flake off leaves without breaking them into dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-4 first:mt-0\"\u003eWhether you drink aged pu’er, heicha, or decorative tea bricks, the right tool makes preparation smoother and safer than using improvised kitchen knives. A controlled, gradual lift preserves the integrity of the leaves and helps them infuse more evenly in the pot or gaiwan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-4 first:mt-0\"\u003eLight and compact, this utensil belongs beside your teapots, trays, and caddies. It’s a simple addition that quietly upgrades the whole experience of working with traditional compressed teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-4 first:mt-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold text-foreground\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-disc space-y-0.5 mt-2 mb-5 [\u0026amp;_ul]:my-0 last:mb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;li]:ml-4 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;li]:my-2 [\u0026amp;_ul\u0026gt;li]:ml-4 [\u0026amp;_ul\u0026gt;li]:my-1 [\u0026amp;_ul]:list-[circle] [\u0026amp;_ul_ul]:list-[square]\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"leading-relaxed\"\u003eType: Tea brick needle \/ pick for cutting and scraping compressed tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"leading-relaxed\"\u003eUse: Opens brick tea, tuo cha, cakes, and other compressed forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"leading-relaxed\"\u003eFunction: Helps separate leaves cleanly without excessive breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"leading-relaxed\"\u003ePlacement: Keep with your tea tray, teapot, or storage tins for easy access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"leading-relaxed\"\u003eIdeal for: Pu’er, heicha, and decorative brick\/tuo teas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-4 first:mt-0\"\u003eCurated by Far East Finds as a practical, traditional utensil for anyone exploring the world of compressed Chinese teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e     \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Far East Finds","offers":[{"title":"Stainless Steel 304 Material","offer_id":48327761133738,"sku":"CJYD241605001AZ","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stainless Steel 430 Material","offer_id":48327761166506,"sku":"CJYD241605002BY","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/1475\/4218\/files\/efd78b99-b442-4082-9145-0541bfa44e6f_trans.jpg?v=1779148549","url":"https:\/\/wiccancenter.com\/ms\/products\/tea-brick-needle-pick-chinese-utensil-for-cutting-and-opening-brick-tuo-tea","provider":"Wiccan Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}