Cha Yo (Tea Friends)

Luyu is revered throughout China and today's growing international Chinese Tea Community as the "Tea Saint" for his contribution to Chinese tea culture. Luyu is best known for his book "The Classic of Tea (Chinese: 茶经)" which is universally accepted as the first definitive work on growing, preparing, drinking and appreciating tea.

This Luyu 陆羽- Cha Yo (Tea Friend) was made with Purple Clay from Yixing. The perfect enhancement to any Chinese Tea lover's Kung Fu Tea set.

Material : Zini (Purple Clay)

US$39.95

Bodhidharma is known as the founding father of Chinese and Japanese Zen Buddhism. A monk from India, Bodhidharma (or Ta Mo / Daruma as he is known in China and Japan) travelled all the way through China and into Japan. He is credited with bringing Zen Buddhism to China and also regarded as the pioneer of chinese martial arts. All over Asia, there are many colourful stories and legends that surround him.

This Bodhidharma 达摩- Cha Yo (Tea Friend) was made with Purple Clay from Yixing. It is a very unique and beautiful decoration to complement your tea set, or even as a decorative object to be displayed on its own.

Material : Zini (Purple Clay)

US$39.95

This cute golden-fish is wearing a red hat and its symbology is based on an old Chinese saying: "鸿运当头" which means "Opportunity Knocks and Fortune Shines Down"

US$35.95

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"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (臥虎藏龍)" is a famous Chinese proverb which means “concealing one's strengths from others to preserve the element of surprise.” Many of our customers will be familiar with this proverb thanks to the famous Chinese film of the same name.

This unique crouching tiger Cha Yo (Tea Friend) is made with clay from the famou Yixing area in China and is sure to enhance the beauty of your tea set!

US$35.95

This Buddha Tea Friend has a special feature: when tea is poured over him, it comes out of his mouth like foam :)

The smiling Buddha is also renowned for bringing good luck.

Place this friendly Buddha Tea Friend on your tea tray as a decoration, as an interesting talking point when friends come for tea, and to bring you good luck and happiness.

And to keep you company, as all tea friends should do :)

US$35.95

These two fortune ducks are made with high quality "Duanni" (pale yellow clay). They are sitting on a chinse coin, symbolising good luck and future wealth and happiness.

US$20.95