Lao Tao and Lao Tie have the same meaning, referring to gourmets who have unique tastes in food and are familiar with the stories behind them. There is no difference. The two together form Taotie, a mysterious monster in ancient Chinese myths and legends. The ancient book "The Classic of Mountains and Seas: The Second Classic of the North" introduces it to have a goat body and a human face, eyes under the armpits, and tiger teeth and human hands.

Lao Tao and Lao Tie have the same meaning. They refer to gourmets who have unique tastes in food and are familiar with the stories behind them. There is no difference. The two together form Taotie, a mysterious monster in ancient Chinese myths and legends. The ancient book "The Classic of Mountains and Seas: The Second Classic of the North" introduces it to have a goat body and a human face, eyes under the armpits, and tiger teeth and human hands.