Figure for the tea ceremony "Hotay" 7x4.5x7cm

The tea ceremony in China is not just a process of preparing and using a drink, but a real art that has deep historical roots and a philosophical basis. During the ceremony, the participants plunge into the atmosphere of calm and harmony, enjoying every sip of fragrant tea.

one of the main features of the Chinese tea ceremony is the use of special tea figures. These figures symbolize the deity - the spirit of tea, to which the event is dedicated. According to the beliefs of the Chinese, the first welding should be given to the spirit of tea so that it gives happiness, luck, health, wealth and other benefits. In addition, the tea figure is used to check the temperature of the water. Before the start of the tea drinking process, the participants water a special tea figure with tea, which changes color at a certain temperature. This contributes to the maximum disclosure of the taste and aroma of tea.

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