Lotus Cha He porcelain presentation vessel

Lotus Cha He (tea presentation vessel) in Chinese means “lotus petals,” is a special object commonly created for the first acquaintance with tea, its appearance and aroma of loose leaves. The shape of the Lotus Cha He is perfect to fit in the palm of your hand. To begin with, you must warm the Lotus Cha He with the heat of your hands, then bring it close to your face and give the tea the warmth of your breath and finally inhale a delicious scent of heated but still dry tea leaves. Tea was and remains a central element in Asian cultures, particularly in China, where it first originated. Discover the wonderful atmosphere of a traditional Chinese tea ceremony and find out what the art of tea drinking really means. In this article we discuss the other accessories that are used in the Chinese Tea Ceremony.