Meditating Golden Monkey Tea Pet

The adorned handmade purple clay Meditating Golden Monkey Tea Pet is a symbol of cleverness, wit, intelligence, and curiosity.  Each small monkey tea pet is sold individually, but you won't want your adorable little pet to be alone.  Tea pets are happier with many friends!

Tea pets are an integral part of traditional gongfu cha ceremonies and have a prominent place on Chinese tea tables.  The tea pet is placed on the tea table and during the tea tasting ceremony, tea is poured over the tea pet so the pet can also enjoy the tea with you.  The tea can also be gently petted onto the tea pet using a tea brush.  Chinese folklore believes that tea pets begin life without a soul but each time they are served tea they are given a soul.  Made from the traditional purple clay, the tea is absorbed and over time will gradually change the appearance of the tea pet.