© 123store.org 2010 Pay Pal Moneybookers Casino SiteMap Privacy Policy Disclaimer Abundance - Wooden Hanging Disk Wooden Hanging Disk The twin carp swimming in the lotus pond is a classic Chinese metaphor of ‘Years of surplus'. This is because the words for fish and abundance/surplus are both pronounced the same in Chinese (yu), thus giving the emblem its unique name. The Chinese carp featured in this wooden disk have numerous symbolic values within Chinese culture. The carp is a powerful symbol of strength and perseverance. The scales and whiskers of the carp resemble that of a dragon, a great symbol of power in China. At the New Year Festival "lucky money" is given out in red envelopes decorated with a carp and symbols of long life such as peach and pine trees. A beautiful decoration on your wall bringing your years of prosperity. Disk measures 22cm in diameter. Available in red and green. Please make your selection in the drop down menu. Check out other range of home store products here online at Shop China. Enjoy your shopping with us Top 5 products from Shop China Balance and Abundance - Wooden Hanging Disk Wooden Hanging Disk This striking hand-painted wooden plate features three lively carp and is painted in the traditional style with excellent details. In Chinese tradition, fish represent balance, abundance, as well as the masculine and feminine. The red and the black together encourage the flow of fame and wealth, so it is ideal for the office. Hand-painted nature allows subtle variations in design, adding unique quality to individual creation. This exquisite work of art is a gorgeous addition to any home decor. Disk measures 30cm in diameter. Check out other range of home store products here online at Shop China. 58 Classical Black Tea - 380gms Type of Chinese Tea: Black Tea History : As the name implies, brewed black tea ranges from reddish brown to black in colour. In China, black tea is known as ‘crimson tea' or red tea, mainly because the liquid is usually red. Unlike the fresh leaves of green tea that usually loses its flavour within a year, black tea mellows with age and grows richer in flavour for several years. Origin : Fengqing, Yunnan, China. Well known for black teas and golden bud teas.Dry leaves description: Black tea leaves are carefully selected from leaves on high mountains where the average attitude is about 1700m. It is also a premium black tea with fewer golden buds and more dark tea leaves. Taste : The taste is fresh and mellow with a long lasting aroma. In the end, a lingering sweet aftertaste flatters the mouth after swallowing. Liquor: Yellowish-orange liquid is smooth and light weighted in the mouth. Tea Supplements: Vitamins A, B, C, E and K are all found in black tea. These vitamins help to prevent lung cancer and hair loss, strengthen the kidneys, enhance the immune systems and increase blood circulation and metabolism. Benefits: Black tea has many positive effects on health including improving short term memory, weight loss, strengthening heart beats, stimulating the central nervous system and preventing asthma. Tea Storage: Keep the tea in a cool and dry place, avoid direct sunlight. Tea Brewing : We recommend using purple clay or porcelain tea ware. Rinse tea cup and teapot with hot water. Use about 2 grams of tea leaves (1-2 teaspoons) for every 150ml of water. Steep tea leaves in hot water at 100°c (212°F) for 1 minute for the first and second brewing. Gradually increase steeping time and water temperature for subsequent brewing. It's important not to over brew the tea as it tends to go bitter. Beijing Opera Mask - Calabash Shell Craft Calabash Shell Craft Calabash shell craft features a mask from the renowned Beijing opera of China. The opera is a form of traditional Chinese theatre which combines music, vocal performance, mime, dance and acrobatics. Today it has come to be regarded as one of the cultural treasures of China. The different colours on the mask connote a different personality of the character. Red represents devotion, bravery and loyalty. Blue signifies staunchness, fierceness and astuteness. And black symbolises roughness and fearlessness. In China, the calabash is an ancient remedy for health. In the old days the doctors would carry medicine inside as it has fabled properties for healing. The calabash is believed to absorb negative earth-based chi (energy) that would otherwise affect health and is a traditional Chinese medicine cure. A unique addition to your home decor with a classic Asian flair. Measurement : 32 x 18 (cm). Check out other range of home store products here online at Shop China Bed Set - M0070 Colourful rainbow pattern bed set comprising: Fitted Sheet Flat Sheet4 Pillow Cases (2 with single/twin bed)Reversible Duvet Cover Special OfferFree square cushion cover with every bed set purchased.Thread count: 200 per square inch. Material: 100% high quality mercerized cotton. Mercerized cotton has a higher luster, greater strength, holds more dye, and does not shrink as much when washed as unmercerized cotton.Price shown is for a twin/single bed set. Please select your required size from the drop down menu below. The additional charge for larger sizes is shown in the drop down.