{"product_id":"auspicious-carp-handcrafted-ebony-wood-tea-ceremony-set","title":"Auspicious Carp | Handcrafted Ebony Wood Tea Ceremony Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuspicious Carp brings together the traditional Six Gentlemen of Tea (茶道六君子), six magnetic teacup coasters and a small gourd-shaped incense holder in a coordinated ebony wood tea-table set. Designed to keep the practical tools of Gongfu brewing organised and close at hand, the collection combines dark natural wood, warm metallic details and auspicious carp-and-wave imagery in a restrained, architectural presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the centre of the arrangement is the Tea Tool Holder (茶筒), crafted in dark ebony wood with a softly tapered profile and a subtle wave motif near the base. It provides a dedicated place for the five accompanying tea utensils, keeping each tool upright and accessible throughout a tea session while maintaining a clean, composed tea table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally known together as the Six Gentlemen of Tea, the holder and five specialised utensils each support a different part of tea preparation. The Teacup Tongs (茶夾) are used to lift or reposition hot teacups without touching the drinking rim directly, particularly useful when rinsing cups before service. The Tea Pick (茶針) helps clear a blocked teapot spout and can also assist with gently loosening compressed tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tea Scoop (茶則) provides a broad surface for measuring, presenting and transferring dry tea leaves neatly into a teapot or gaiwan. The Teacup Fork (杯叉) offers another precise way to lift or reposition smaller cups during rinsing and tea service, while the Tea Brush (養壺筆) is traditionally used to sweep away loose tea residue and to distribute tea liquor across the exterior of a teapot during use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, these five utensils and their holder form the Six Gentlemen of Tea, helping keep a Gongfu tea session orderly, hygienic and deliberate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeside the tool holder are six round magnetic teacup coasters. Each is crafted in dark wood and finished with a decorative metal centre featuring traditional carp-and-wave imagery. In Chinese decorative culture, carp are closely associated with abundance, prosperity and advancement, adding an auspicious layer of meaning to the otherwise restrained design. The coasters can be removed individually for use beneath teacups, then stacked magnetically back onto the base when the tea session is complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small gourd-shaped incense holder (葫蘆香插) adds another layer to the arrangement. Made from pure copper, its magnetic base allows it to attach securely either to the main base tray or to one of the magnetic teacup coasters. The gourd is an enduring auspicious form in Chinese decorative culture, traditionally associated with good fortune and well-being, while its compact scale allows incense to be incorporated into the tea setting without overwhelming the brewing space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll elements are organised on a shared ebony wood base tray, creating a defined home for the tools, coasters and incense holder. Magnetic contact points help keep the removable pieces stable while still allowing the arrangement to be adapted according to how the tea table is being used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuspicious Carp is designed for tea drinkers who value both the practical details of Gongfu brewing and the atmosphere surrounding it. By combining the Six Gentlemen of Tea, magnetic teacup coasters and an incense element in one handcrafted composition, the set serves as both a functional tea accessory system and a considered object for the tea table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Origin: Made in \u003cstrong\u003eDehua\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Product:\u003cbr\u003e1 × Ebony Wood Base Tray\u003cbr\u003e1 × Ebony Wood Tea Tool Holder\u003cbr\u003e1 × Teacup Tongs\u003cbr\u003e1 × Tea Pick\u003cbr\u003e1 × Tea Scoop\u003cbr\u003e1 × Teacup Fork\u003cbr\u003e1 × Tea Brush\u003cbr\u003e6 × Magnetic Teacup Coasters\u003cbr\u003e1 × Pure Copper Gourd Incense Holder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandcrafted in Dehua\u003c\/strong\u003e with traditional methods, each with a unique design and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dehua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49776513876120,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/1425\/9096\/files\/1_1fa9b588-ab43-4376-bbb3-d4146d04f932.jpg?v=1788200542","url":"https:\/\/fungtea.com\/products\/auspicious-carp-handcrafted-ebony-wood-tea-ceremony-set","provider":"Fung Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}