Ink Green Jade Butterfly Tea Scissors – Chinese Gongfu Tea Ceremony Shears

Where Function Meets Art

In the gongfu tea ceremony, every tool is an intention. The Ink Green Jade Butterfly Tea Scissors are crafted for the tea lover who believes that the ritual of opening a tea cake or trimming compressed leaves deserves an instrument as beautiful as the tea itself.

Inspired by the delicate symmetry of a butterfly in flight, these shears marry a deep ink-green lacquer finish with jade-toned accents and a silhouette drawn from centuries of Chinese decorative craft. On a tea tray, they are as much an object of contemplation as a tool of use.

Crafted for the Tea Table

• Precision blades — sharp, smooth action designed for cutting compressed pu-erh cakes, loosening yancha sachets, and trimming tea bags without crushing delicate leaves
• Ergonomic grip — balanced weight and finger loops sized for comfortable, controlled use during tea preparation
• Ink green lacquer finish — a deep, matte-lustrous tone evoking jade, bamboo forest, and classical Chinese ink painting
• Butterfly motif detailing — a symbol of transformation and elegance, rooted in Chinese literary and artistic tradition
• Compact form — sized to rest gracefully on a gongfu tea tray alongside your gaiwan, fairness cup, and tea pets

The Butterfly in Chinese Culture

The butterfly (hú dié) holds a cherished place in Chinese art and philosophy — from Zhuangzi’s famous dream of becoming a butterfly, to its enduring presence in silk embroidery, porcelain, and jade carving. To place a butterfly on a tea tool is to invite a moment of lightness and wonder into the ceremony.

Perfect For

• Gongfu tea practitioners and collectors
• Pu-erh cake and compressed tea enthusiasts
• Tea ceremony gift sets and curated tea trays
• Anyone who appreciates Chinese decorative arts and mindful living

Specifications

• Material: Stainless steel blades, lacquered handles
• Finish: Ink green with jade-tone butterfly detailing
• Use: Tea cake cutting, compressed tea loosening, general tea preparation
• Style: Traditional Chinese gongfu tea ceremony aesthetic

A tool for those who understand that how you prepare tea is as important as the tea itself.