Drinking Tea has become a great way for people to pursue health and tranquility. Chinese Tea ceremony is about cultivating the mind and seeking self-discovery; it emphasizes stillness as the foundation of health, much like the tea ceremony itself. However, dear tea enthusiasts, did you know that the use of Teaware also involves feng shui? Using them well can bring benefits, but using them poorly can be detrimental. Below, we will explain in detail the feng shui aspects related to teaware.
First
The teaware you purchase must be intact and undamaged; do not buy flawed or broken pieces, especially those with damaged spouts. A damaged spout can invite disputes and is also impolite when entertaining guests.
Second
Gongfu tea typically includes an electric stove, so when the water boils, steam circulates. This should ideally be placed at a prosperous location according to the facing star, to stimulate the flow of auspicious energy, truly achieving the effect of “wind and water rising.”
Third
When selecting a tea Table for your living room, if there's a sofa, choose a table that doesn't rise above knee level. In an office setting, select chairs with backs higher than the tea table, ensuring support.
Fourth
Avoid choosing tea tables and teaware with sharp shapes; oval or rectangular shapes are preferable.
Fifth
The tea table should be a reasonable distance from the sofa, neither too close nor too narrow. This makes it inconvenient and unattractive, and in feng shui terms, it creates an oppressive situation, which is inauspicious.
Sixth
In homes, living rooms, or offices with sofas, remember that the sofa is the main piece, and the tea table should not be larger than the sofa. The sofa should be tall and large, while the tea table should be short and small.
Seventh
The tea table should not be placed directly opposite a door, as this is inauspicious. If you cannot change its position, place a large plant to block the view.
Eighth
Teaware should not be placed in an inauspicious location, especially the disease position (second and fifth stars), as this can be harmful to health and counterproductive to the pursuit of health.
Ninth
After using the teaware, arrange it neatly, clean the cups properly, and avoid disorder. Do not place tall objects in front of guests, as this makes it difficult for them to reach their items and is impolite.
Tenth
Selecting the color of the tea table and tray is very important. Consider the flying star associated with the location where the tea table will be placed and choose colors based on the method of borrowing vital energy. Alternatively, determine the color based on the preferences indicated by the eight-character chart. The color of the tea tray is also significant and can be chosen based on the eight-character chart.