These accessories are also called “tea gods” or “chalices”. The Chinese protect these figurines, treat them the same way we treat pets. Figures are presented in the form:
- Buddhas;
- lotus;
- frogs;
- snails;
- turtles;
- rabbit;
- other animals.
In China, they believe that they have a benevolent meaning, help their masters in worldly affairs, attract wealth, good luck, and prosperity to the house. There is also an opinion that during tea drinking, if you make a wish to the figurines, it will come true.
Original tea figurines to buy in Ukraine offers an online store of tea and accessories “Cha”. We have a wide range of tea figurines. All products are high quality, made from natural environmentally friendly materials. Our online store offers competitive prices for figurines, as we work without intermediaries.
Features of figures
For the manufacture of tea figurines, ceramics, Yixing or polymer clay are used. The materials do not contain harmful substances, so the figures are absolutely safe for health.
Figurines for the tea ceremony are placed on tea boards along with tea drinking utensils. Traditionally, the figurine is placed in the corner of the shepherd, always facing the assembled guests. Even if the tea ceremony is not held, the figurines can simply be placed on the tea table to cheer up, or as a stylish decor.
As soon as the tea ceremony begins, the figurines are poured with boiling water, during tea drinking they are also “shared” with a drink, wetting the surface with freshly brewed tea. There are figurines that change color when in contact with hot water. There are also original “pissing” figures (mostly boys). Inside they are hollow, and when they are poured with liquid, a trickle appears (sometimes several meters).
Such figurines are not just a beautiful accessory. The water temperature is determined by the power of the stream. If it is powerful, then oolongs and pu-erhs will be well brewed. If the trickle is weak or completely absent, the water should be heated.
The catalog of our online store contains the best selection of Chinese figurines for a tea board. They are presented in a variety of shapes and shades, which allows you to choose accessories according to personal preferences.
