You are currently visiting the United States LeapFrog site, which doesn't appear to match your current location. It is how we utilize this energy (contained in our bodies, nature, and objects), which will influence our overall well-being. Having a tea pet in the form of peanuts does not only represent fertility but is also a unique form of art that is interesting to look at. You can find the carp adorning many traditional Chinese and Japanese homes and business establishments. While in the west, the bat isn’t always associated with good fortune and positivity, in Chinese culture, it is a symbol of great luck.

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Bodhidharma was a 5th-6th century Indian monk who brought Chan Buddhism to China and inspired the creation of Shaolin Kungfu.

Whether you practice Feng Shui in your daily life or not, tea pets are always a fun and cute way to brighten up any tea ceremony! It is a practice that aims to connect people with their natural surroundings, harmonizing the body and soul. This mystical creature stemming from Chinese mythology has the head of a dragon and the body of a lion, with a horn on its head. Coming from the Chinese zodiac, in China, the pig has always been a symbol of wealth, good fortune, and generosity. While not being limited to animals, tea pets are small clay figures used during Gong Fu Cha for various purposes.

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Furthermore, Feng Shui followers believe we should place elephants in prosperous places, full of light, life, and plants.

Let’s change our negative connotations associated with this peaceful creature and perhaps even put one atop our tea table! To ensure the high standards, we source only from those producers who have a proven reputation for growing top quality teas using organic and traditional methods.

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This 25-piece party set includes everything needed for tea for four including a teapot, teacups, forks, plates, cake and cupcakes. It is no wonder they are such a desired tea pet on the tea table where tea and water should flow freely and abundantly! The pronunciation of the “fu” in “bianfu” (bat) is the same as the “fu” meaning good luck in Chinese. Because one of the Chinese characters for “peanuts” in Chinese means “birth”, people naturally associate peanuts with fertility. If enjoying a tea ceremony in the company of friends, it is a nice gesture to have the Buddha tea pet facing your guests, so that he can share his joy with everyone!As children pour tea and serve pretend cakes, they explore early vocabulary and counting skills while building social skills like sharing, taking turns and patience. Pak” or "Bai" means a hundred, and “choy” or "Cai", while meaning vegetable, has a similar pronunciation to the character that means "wealth". The Musical Rainbow Tea Party™ Deluxe introduces essential preschool skills through familiar pretend play.

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We are a tiny team of friends who share the passion for artisan tea – its exquisite taste, rich palette of fragrances and the healthy lifestyle that comes with it.The Golden Toad is a particular creature and doesn’t like to be touched by those who are not his owner!