{"product_id":"aiguille-a-the-en-bois-pu-er","title":"Wooden Tea Needle — Pu'er Separating Tool","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1A1B41;\"\u003eEbony Tea Pick – Pu’er Tool for Separating Compressed Tea Cakes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\nThis ebony tea pick is used to separate leaves from a compressed tea cake, especially Pu’er, without unnecessarily breaking them.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\nIts fine point is inserted into the edge of the cake to gradually pry off small sections. You don't cut the material; you gently open it to preserve the leaf structure.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\nAt 16.2 cm long, the tool provides a stable and precise grip for preparing the tea dose before brewing, whether in a gaiwan, teapot, or for a Gong Fu Cha service.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top: 1px solid rgba(58,123,200,0.3); padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; cursor: pointer; color: #4480C7;\"\u003eINFORMATION\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 1.55; margin: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n    Some tea cakes, particularly Pu’er teas, are pressed into compact blocks. A tea pick allows you to enter the material from the side and then separate the leaves with more precision than with a knife or an overly broad tool.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 1.55; margin: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n    The goal is not to break the cake into hard pieces, but to release the compression. A gentler removal limits tea dust, preserves the leaves better, and prepares a more consistent infusion.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 1.55; margin: 8px 0 0;\"\u003e\n    The pick is mainly used for compressed teas: cakes, bricks, nests, or compact portions depending on the tea's shape.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top: 1px solid rgba(58,123,200,0.3); padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; cursor: pointer; color: #4480C7;\"\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 1.55; margin: 8px 0 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pu'er, compressed tea, tea brick, compact cake\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebony\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16.2 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insert, lift, detach and pick leaves without cutting them\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top: 1px solid rgba(58,123,200,0.3); padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; cursor: pointer; color: #4480C7;\"\u003eUSAGE \u0026amp; CARE\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 1.55; margin: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n    Insert the pick into the side of the cake, never the center. Working from the edge allows you to follow the layers of compressed tea and minimize leaf breakage.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 1.55; margin: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n    Lever gently, with small movements. If the cake resists, move the pick slightly rather than forcing it in the same spot.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 1.55; margin: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n    After use, remove tea dust with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid prolonged soaking, abrasive products, and excessive moisture to preserve the wood.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 1.55; margin: 8px 0 0;\"\u003e\n    The pick is sharp: store the tool after use and keep out of reach of children.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top: 1px solid rgba(58,123,200,0.3); padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; cursor: pointer; color: #4480C7;\"\u003ePAIR WITH\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 1.55; margin: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n    To prepare loose leaf tea after separation, this pick can be paired with the \n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ikaneworld.com\/products\/gaiwan-en-gres-deux-tasses\"\u003estoneware gaiwan with two cups\u003c\/a\u003e, \n    the \n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ikaneworld.com\/products\/bol-couvert-en-sable-pourpre-sancai-gaiwan\"\u003eSancai covered bowl in Zisha clay\u003c\/a\u003e \n    or the \n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ikaneworld.com\/products\/gaiwan-peint-a-la-main-bol-couvert-de-the\"\u003ehand-painted 150 ml gaiwan\u003c\/a\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 1.55; margin: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n    To organize preparation steps, it can be combined with the \n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ikaneworld.com\/products\/cuillere-a-the-en-bois-kung-fu\"\u003eGong Fu Cha wooden tea scoop\u003c\/a\u003e, \n    the \n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ikaneworld.com\/products\/pince-a-the-en-bambou\"\u003ebamboo tea tongs\u003c\/a\u003e \n    or the \n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ikaneworld.com\/products\/etui-en-bambou-accessoires-de-the\"\u003ebamboo tea scoop and thin rod duo\u003c\/a\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 1.55; margin: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n    To set up a stable surface for tea, you can complement it with the \n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ikaneworld.com\/products\/plateau-de-the-compact-en-bambou\"\u003ecompact bamboo tea tray\u003c\/a\u003e \n    or the \n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ikaneworld.com\/products\/plateau-a-the-en-bambou\"\u003eChápán bamboo tea tray\u003c\/a\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 17.5px; line-height: 1.55; margin: 8px 0 0;\"\u003e\n    To find items related to tea, incense, and preparation gestures, you can consult the \n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ikaneworld.com\/collections\/preparer\"\u003ePrepare\u003c\/a\u003e selection.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid rgba(58,123,200,0.4); margin: 10px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong style=\"color: #1A1B41;\"\u003e🤍 Ikane Workshop Tip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n  Insert the pick into the edge of the cake and lever gently. The correct technique does not force; it seeks the natural separation of the compressed leaves.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ikane Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56857883410764,"sku":"CJJJCFCJ08351-Ebony tea needle","price":17.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/8786\/7468\/files\/aiguille_a_th_pu_erh.jpg?v=1778216896","url":"https:\/\/b31fyk-vr.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/aiguille-a-the-en-bois-pu-er","provider":"IKANE PARIS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}