Tea Pets.
Also known as Tea Companions, Tea Pets are small figurines placed on the tray used during the tea ceremony, the Gong Fu Cha. They come in all shapes and sizes, representing animals, monks, babies, lotus flowers, vegetables, or a joyful Buddha.
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The Origin of Tea Pets.
Tea Companions are often linked to ancestors, mystical creatures, good luck charms, and fortune. They are offerings made in respect to the elders or to creatures that haunt our dreams. Sharing the tea ceremony with them is a pleasure and a chance to make wishes for prosperity and protection.
Why and How to Use Tea Pets?
Tea Pets are sprinkled with the water used to prepare the tea. This act symbolizes purification, renewal, and good luck. It also helps gauge the tea water’s temperature. By observing the steam and evaporation speed on the clay, the tea master can determine if the water is at the right temperature. Sprinkling the Tea Companions with a few drops of tea invites the blessings of the character represented by the Tea Pet. This ritual is repeated several times during the ceremony, as if sharing tea with a deity or ancestor.
Tea Pets or Tea Companion
29.17€
Tea Pets or Tea Companion
Price range: 19.90€ through 39.90€
Tea Pets or Tea Companion
25.50€