On October 22, 2024, Tea Time with Tavi was introduced, inviting players to help Tavi gather special ingredients for tea recipes designed to uplift her team’s spirits. In this quest-style activity, you’ll be hunting down specific items across Neopia to complete Tavi’s daily quests and earn rewards like plot points, special items, and the exclusive Time for Tea avatar. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you make the most of Tavi’s quests, gain achievements, and, of course, unlock the coveted avatar.
How Tea Time with Tavi Works
Tavi needs help brewing her comforting, invigorating teas, and she’s looking to you for support. Each day, you can complete up to five quests by bringing her specific items within a time limit. Here’s a quick walkthrough of how to start and what to expect.
Starting a Quest
- Go to the Tea Time with Tavi page and click the ‘Yes, I will help!’ button.
- Tavi will then request a specific item from you to complete her tea recipe. The recipe name—such as Bright Mint Tea of Fortitude or Sleepy Black Tea of Invigoration—is just for fun and doesn’t influence the item request. You’ll see flavor text that makes the quest feel more immersive but doesn’t impact the item requested or the reward.
- You’ll have four hours to return with the item, so be sure to act quickly. If you don’t complete it in time, the quest will expire.
Using Shop Wizards
You’re allowed to use both the Shop Wizard and Super Shop Wizard to locate the requested items. Many of these items share keywords like “fire,” “tea,” and are often food-related. Occasionally, items from the Cosy Campfire Collection might also be requested.
Daily Quest Limits & Cancellation
- You may complete up to five quests per day, allowing you to earn up to 25 plot points daily.
- If you cannot complete a quest or don’t have the items, you can now cancel up to two quests per day (as of November 8). This gives you flexibility to skip quests if the items are too rare or costly.
Tea Time with Tavi Avatar
The Time for Tea avatar is awarded to players who complete at least one quest per day for five consecutive days. Make sure you log in each day and complete one quest for five days straight to earn the avatar.
Important Note: Upon initial release, some players reported glitches that prevented the avatar from unlocking after completing five consecutive days. If this happens, consider reaching out to Neopets support for assistance.
Tavi’s Reward Structure
Each time you help Tavi with a quest, you’ll earn:
- 5 Plot Points (or 10 if using a Plot Points Fortune Cookie)
- 100-200 Neopoints
- A random item from Tavi’s prize pool
Some of the fun and thematic items you may receive include:
- Wearables: Stack of Cupcakes Foreground, The Way to Adventure Sign Post
- Collectibles and Teas: Teasicle, Garden Tea Party Ideas, Faerie Aisha Tea, Relaxation Tea
- Edibles and Other Prizes: Borovan Cupcake, Island Bruce Hot Tea, Confident Kyrii, and more!
By completing the full daily quota of five quests, you maximize your plot points and increase your chances of collecting unique items from the prize pool.
Special Achievement: “Tea-riffic Job!”
As part of the Fearless Deeds in Act II, Tavi’s quests also tie into a series of achievements called Tea-riffic Job!. Completing quests gradually unlocks these achievements, each rewarding extra plot points:
- Tea-riffic Job! (1/3): Complete 5 quests and earn 10 additional plot points.
- Tea-riffic Job! (2/3): Complete 10 quests and earn another 10 plot points. Quests completed for part 1 are counted toward this.
- Tea-riffic Job! (3/3): Complete 15 quests for a final reward of 10 plot points. Again, quests from parts 1 and 2 count toward this goal.
By completing all three levels of Tea-riffic Job!, you’ll gain an extra 30 plot points in total.
Tavi’s Tea Recipes: Just for Flavor
Each time you start a quest, Tavi shares a unique tea recipe name. While these recipes—like Charming Sweet Rooibos Tea or Fortifying Foamy Mint Tea—are purely cosmetic, they add a touch of storytelling to the game. Below is a sample of Tavi’s rotating tea recipe names:
- Bright Mint Tea of Fortitude
- Soothing Zesty Herbal Tea
- Dreamy White Tea of Strength
- Serene Green Tea of Charm
- Sleepy Black Tea of Invigoration
These names have no bearing on the items requested or the rewards you receive but add to the charm of Tea Time with Tavi.
Troubleshooting: Glitches and Unreleased Items
Since the game’s release, some players have encountered issues with requested items that are retired, unreleased, or not in circulation. TNT is aware of these glitches, so if you encounter one of these items, consider waiting or canceling the quest if possible.
Tips for Success
- Inventory Management: Keep fewer than 60 items in your inventory to start new quests.
- Quest Tracking: Aim to complete at least one quest per day if you’re targeting the Time for Tea avatar. Setting a reminder can help ensure you don’t miss a day.
- Cost Management: If the requested item is rare or expensive, remember that you can now cancel two quests per day to skip requests that might be too challenging.
By helping Tavi each day, you’re not only gathering items to brew her team’s comforting tea but also collecting rewards, plot points, and a special avatar. Enjoy the adventure, make Tavi’s tea dreams come true, and happy questing!