{"product_id":"koi-and-lotus-tea-boat","title":"Koi \u0026 Lotus Tea Boat","description":"\u003ch1\u003eKoi \u0026amp; Lotus Tea Boat\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Koi \u0026amp; Lotus Tea Boat is a handcrafted porcelain stage for gongfu tea, hand-painted with a scene drawn from an old Chinese folk song: among the lotus leaves, the fish play. A pond-dark ground carries slight green lotus leaves, tiny red koi, and soft blue-grey reflections of sky and cloud — a small recollection of childhood summers in the countryside, where fish slipped between the lotus and the days felt unhurried and whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Painting: Fish Among the Lotus\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Koi \u0026amp; Lotus tea boat is painted by hand. A deep, pond-dark ground sets the scene, while slight strokes of green open into lotus leaves and tiny red koi dart between them — with blue and grey washes above reflecting the sky and clouds that drift over the water. The composition recalls \"fish playing among the lotus leaves,\" an image that has meant a peaceful, contented life since antiquity. Like all hand-painted work, each boat varies slightly in brushwork and tone, so no two ponds are ever quite the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Stage of the Session\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn gongfu tea practice, the tea boat is where the brewing happens — catching every rinse, warming pour, and stray drop so the session stays composed from first infusion to last. Beyond its work, it defines the space: placed on a desk, a balcony table, or a kitchen counter, it turns that corner into a dedicated place for slow, attentive tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFine Jingdezhen Porcelain\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the thousand-year Jingdezhen kiln tradition, each Lotus Song tea boat is hand-finished by skilled artisans. The high-fired porcelain body is durable and easy to keep clean, with a smooth surface that wipes free of water and leaves after every session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-painted lotus pond scene:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green lotus leaves, tiny red koi, and sky reflections on a pond-dark ground — an old folk-song image, painted by hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA symbol of quiet joy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fish among the lotus have stood for a peaceful, contented life since ancient times — a wish built into the work surface of your tea ritual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe stage of the session:\u003c\/strong\u003e Catches every rinse and pour, keeping gongfu brewing composed and the table clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine Jingdezhen porcelain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Durable, smooth, and easy to wipe clean after each session.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade character:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural variation in brushwork and tone means no two tea boats are exactly alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTea drinkers who simply want their tea corner to hold a moment of stillness. It pairs naturally with any Yixing Zisha teapots for daily gongfu sessions, and makes a thoughtful gift for anyone who values hand-painted craft and the calm of a quiet pond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse with warm water before first use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash recommended; avoid abrasive cleaners and prolonged soaking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe dry and store fully dry to protect the painted surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKoi \u0026amp; Lotus Tea Boat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15cm diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-fired Jingdezhen porcelain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTea Boat \/ Tea Tray \/ Chaban\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGongfu tea brewing, pouring and rinsing stage, mindful daily tea rituals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairs With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYixing Zisha teapots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDaily Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDurable and safe for everyday use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUniqueness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEach piece is individually hand-painted; natural variation in brushwork and tone means no two are identical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"GLAZARA","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":52639896994008,"sku":"ETB07","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2","offer_id":52639897026776,"sku":"ETB08","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/0764\/0280\/files\/glazara-koi-and-lotus-tea-boat-high-angle-front-view.webp?v=1791343371","url":"https:\/\/www.glazara.com\/products\/koi-and-lotus-tea-boat","provider":"GLAZARA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}