The Fortune Cat Tea Figurine in Yixing Clay is a beautiful figurine made of Yixing clay, used in the traditional tea ceremony. The figurines in the tea ceremony, if you have had the chance to see the Chinese tea ceremony Gunfu Cha, you have probably noticed that almost all tea trays (Cheban) have a clay figurine – “茶宠” (tea animal). It is a small work of art made of Yixing clay, which is constantly moistened during the tea ceremony as a wish for good luck and fortune. In China, tea figurines are revered like pets, although in essence they are small objects made to decorate the tea tray. In some Chinese families, the dragon figurine can signify the energy of heaven and symbolize a connection with the Tao god, while in another family a talisman given by a deceased grandfather can remind the family of his wisdom. Tea figurines are therefore always present and have specific meanings. "Nourishing" (moistening) your tea animal can be done using the hot water with which you heated the tea utensils before drinking, or you can use the water with which you washed the tea leaves at the beginning of the ceremony. Over time, the figurine will absorb the aroma and scent of the tea, and a color difference in the clay will be noticeable. Tea animals are many and different, and can be small, medium, or very large. They tend to be very simple, yet with a sophisticated design. They can represent animals, people, beetles, or even mythical creatures. Using Chinese tea figurines in meditation is another interesting practice. Some scientists have shown that by concentrating attention on an object and relaxing, the human brain begins to operate at a different frequency, similar in vibration to the brains of monks and saints. In this state of consciousness, a person starts from a stereotype thought and has the opportunity to tune into the necessary waves to obtain an answer to a long-standing question of interest. It is this effect that is called "help from above" or "ancestor's advice." During tea consumption, it is easier to reach this state, because tea alleviates nervous and physical tensions, and tea figurines help set and concentrate attention.
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The Fortune Cat Tea Figurine in Yixing Clay is a beautiful figurine made of Yixing clay, used in the traditional tea ceremony. The figurines in the tea ceremony, if you have had the chance to see the Chinese tea ceremony Gunfu Cha, you have probably noticed that almost all tea trays (Cheban) have a clay figurine – “茶宠” (tea animal). It is a small work of art made of Yixing clay, which is constantly moistened during the tea ceremony as a wish for good luck and fortune. In China, tea figurines are revered like pets, although in essence they are small objects made to decorate the tea tray. In some Chinese families, the dragon figurine can signify the energy of heaven and symbolize a connection with the Tao god, while in another family a talisman given by a deceased grandfather can remind the family of his wisdom. Tea figurines are therefore always present and have specific meanings. "Nourishing" (moistening) your tea animal can be done using the hot water with which you heated the tea utensils before drinking, or you can use the water with which you washed the tea leaves at the beginning of the ceremony. Over time, the figurine will absorb the aroma and scent of the tea, and a color difference in the clay will be noticeable. Tea animals are many and different, and can be small, medium, or very large. They tend to be very simple, yet with a sophisticated design. They can represent animals, people, beetles, or even mythical creatures. Using Chinese tea figurines in meditation is another interesting practice. Some scientists have shown that by concentrating attention on an object and relaxing, the human brain begins to operate at a different frequency, similar in vibration to the brains of monks and saints. In this state of consciousness, a person starts from a stereotype thought and has the opportunity to tune into the necessary waves to obtain an answer to a long-standing question of interest. It is this effect that is called "help from above" or "ancestor's advice." During tea consumption, it is easier to reach this state, because tea alleviates nervous and physical tensions, and tea figurines help set and concentrate attention.
