There are certainly plenty of frog tea pets out there, although toads are more directly associated with good fortune, and so tend to be more common ( this one that I came across online changes colour when hot water is poured over it!). Frogs are a consistent favourite with me as the frog on my yixing pot indicates. So, as with other big life decisions, I want to take my time. Many people own numerous tea pets, but choosing a first tea pet feels like a significant decision that should be given due consideration and deliberation. Pi Xui (the ninth offspring of the dragon) tea pet, from “Cute Tiger Tea Pet”, from Īlthough I own two yixing pots, one of which has a charming little frog on its lid, I do not own a tea pet…yet.

The tea nourishes the tea pet, which is said to increase in value as it ages-this is value in terms of symbolic power, but some people also think that a well-raised tea pet fetches a higher price. The first steeping will often be poured over the pet as this steeping is solely to “wake up” the leaves, and is therefore discarded. In addition to benefitting the preparation of the tea, the pouring seasons the yixing vessels (although other vessels can also be used) and “raises” your tea pet. In gong fu preparation tea is poured over the vessels and, if you have one, your tea pet. They can be animals, figures (most often a Buddha or monk), or even fruits! Each comes with its own symbolism: toads are thought to bring wealth, dragons are auspicious, cows symbolise devotion or hard work, pigs are smart and helpful, laughing Buddha brings wealth and luck…the list goes on. Yixing teapots often feature an animal on the body or lid, and sometimes the pot itself is an animal, but tea pets are different they are independent entities. Made of yixing clay, tea pets (also known as tea mascots) absorb the flavour of tea because of the clay’s porous, unsealed nature. Tea pets are a delightful, if less well-known, element of tea drinking that most often feature in gong fu tea preparation.

Bracelet Length: Adjustable Knot 14 cm - 21 cm ( 5.51 ' - 82.“Uplifting Laughing Buddha Tea Pet”, from.

Stainless Steel Bead Size: 11 mm ( 0.43 ').

Item Type: Black Rope & Stainless Steel Pi Xiu Wealth Bracelet.We sell out often. Consider buying two or more. Get one for yourself and your friends/family. Protects against evil forces, obstacles and hardship.The Pi Xiu provides a minimum of six blessings as follows: It is regarded as a wealth magnet, which is helpful for those who are in need of money luck. The Pi Xiu has a voracious appetite and yet does not have an anus – which symbolizes that money will come to you and never leave. The square center of the coin charm represents the energy of the earth, and the roundness of the coin represents the energy of heaven.Īlso on the Pixiu you will see the prominent Lu symbol which is also a symbol of Prosperity, Rank, and Influence. Youll see the sets of 3 ancient coin symbols on its back and side. Pi Xiu ( also called Pi Yao) is a hybrid mythical winged lion creature which brings wealth luck, business luck, and protection to the wearer. This style of bracelet is especially favored by Feng Shui experts.

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Pixiu tea pet