Only by doing so can we become "Tenmoku experts".

Don't be restless or impatient.

Tenmoku teacups are made for tea and are often enjoyed while sipping tea. Therefore, it is important to first find a quiet and comfortable environment for tea tasting, as a good environment can help calm the mind. Restlessness and impatience will not lead to a good cup of tea, nor will they allow one to appreciate the true charm of the Tenmoku teacup.

Enjoy it with friends.

It's good to have three or four friends who understand and appreciate Tenmoku teacups to enjoy them together. In your free time, exchange knowledge and learn more about Tenmoku teacups with your friends, and share and appreciate your favorite teacups together. Often, it is through such interactions with others that one's ability to appreciate Tenmoku teacups is improved.

Play with and appreciate them more.

If you feel that your knowledge of Tenmoku teacups is still limited, take some time to visit various Tenmoku teacup tasting shops with your family or friends. Don't focus on buying a lot of teacups, but rather on sharing a pot of tea with the "experts" who know about Tenmoku, and then comparing and appreciating the teacups in the store from ordinary to exquisite to top-of-the-line, experiencing the saying "you get what you pay for" and "looks similar, but differences are significant upon closer inspection" that apply to Tenmoku teacups.

Hobbies and interests come first.

Don't always expect to learn everything overnight. Although recognizing and appreciating Tenmoku teacups may only take a few minutes for experienced players, they have spent countless hours comparing and playing with many Tenmoku teacups, and learning professional knowledge about them. However, as long as you truly love Tenmoku teacups and are willing to learn about them, I believe it won't take too long to become a "teacup expert". Everything starts with hobbies and interests.

Have your own opinion.

After spending some time with Tenmoku teacups, it's important to form your own opinion. Your preference for glaze colors or the distribution of patterns is based on your own aesthetic sense and personal choices. If you truly love a particular teacup, you should not be swayed by others' opinions, because everyone's aesthetic sense is different.

Tenmoku knowledge should be thoroughly understood.

Try to thoroughly understand the knowledge of Tenmoku teacups. From the rise and fall of Tenmoku to its cultural connotations, from the variety of teacup shapes to the types of patterns and the effects of Tenmoku's iridescence, as well as the pricing system, we should strive to learn about everything. Don't just focus on one particular type of teacup, such as the "rabbit hair" or "oil drop" pattern, as this will lead to a limited understanding of Tenmoku teacups.

Theory must be combined with practice.

Combining theory with practice, strive to make this hobby more professional. Learning only theoretical knowledge is not enough, and it's important to compare and play with different Tenmoku teacups. It's also not advisable to buy teacups without understanding the theoretical knowledge first, as it may result in a costly learning experience. Of course, this is with the exception of having a "master" to guide and accompany you.

The key to tea tasting and teacup appreciation is whether you are happy in the moment. You learn because you love it, and become an expert because you study. While you are young, learn how to appreciate tea and teacups, otherwise, when you are older, you may feel lonely without this hobby.