According to Feng Shui, elephants symbolize water and wealth. These animals are strong, kind, gentle, and peaceful.
The elephant is one of the most popular tea pets in the gong fu tea world. Let’s change our negative connotations associated with this peaceful creature and perhaps even put one atop our tea table! The pronunciation of the “fu” in “bianfu” (bat) is the same as the “fu” meaning good luck in Chinese.
While in the west, the bat isn’t always associated with good fortune and positivity, in Chinese culture, it is a symbol of great luck. The carp is the ultimate symbol of abundance and is always present during many festivals and celebrations. It is no surprise this fish swam its way onto the chaban (tea tray!). You can find the carp adorning many traditional Chinese and Japanese homes and business establishments. It represents good virtues such as kindness and grace. The rabbit is yet another auspicious symbol of the Chinese horoscope. A turtle standing on another turtle’s back represents blessings for generations to come. With its long years, it represents longevity and health. The turtle is the perfect balance between yin and yang. While the image of The Three Wise Monkeys originated in Japan, it is based on Confucian teachings, which are deeply tied into Chinese culture. Most commonly, we see this tea pet in the form of The Three Wise Monkeys: see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil. The monkey represents curiosity, wit, and intelligence. You can see our Yixing Clay Tea Pet here.Īnother Chinese zodiac sign. It is undoubtedly one of our favorite tea animals! The pig’s plump shape is attractive and cute. Whether you practice Feng Shui in your daily life or not, tea pets are always a fun and cute way to brighten up any tea ceremony!Ĭoming from the Chinese zodiac, in China, the pig has always been a symbol of wealth, good fortune, and generosity. It also flows through the clay (or other materials) of our teaware and tea pets. Naturally, the qi flowing through the tea we drink daily influences how we feel. It is how we utilize this energy (contained in our bodies, nature, and objects), which will influence our overall well-being. The principals of Feng Shui use energy, otherwise known as Qi (like in cha qi). Literally, Feng Shui means “wind-water.” It is a practice that aims to connect people with their natural surroundings, harmonizing the body and soul. Furthermore, this philosophy has steadily spread to many other countries all over the world. Nowadays, many homes across Eastern Asian countries naturally incorporate feng shui. What Is Feng Shui And How Does It Relate To Your Tea Pet?įengshui (Chinese geomancy) is a practice originating from ancient China. Read more: What Is A Tea Pet And How Do We Take Care Of Them? Their meanings and positioning are actually closely intertwined with feng shui. In fact, they are not only used for aesthetic purposes. Tea pets have a long history, dating back to the Yuan Dynasty (13th century China). However, some tea masters also use them for good luck or to test water for the right temperature. Most often, tea drinkers have a tea pet as decoration during a tea ceremony. While not being limited to animals, tea pets are small clay figures used during gong fu cha for various purposes.
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