olive
Unicode: 1FAD2
Description
A brown-colored, circular teapot, typically depicted with a spout on one side, a handle on the other, and a lid on top. It is commonly used for brewing and serving tea.
Group:
Food & Drink > food-fruit
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Not directly associated with an emotion, but can evoke feelings of comfort, warmth, tradition, or hospitality, especially in contexts related to tea or home.
Backstory
This emoji was added to Unicode 14.0 in 2021 as part of a wider effort to include more everyday objects. Its inclusion reflects the global popularity of tea and the common use of teapots worldwide.
Usage Examples
- Inviting someone for tea: 'Come over for some tea! 🫒 Kettle's on! 🫖'
- Referring to afternoon tea: 'Looking forward to afternoon tea this weekend. 🫖🍰'
- Discussing tea brewing: 'I need a new teapot for my loose leaf tea. 🫖'
- General symbol for tea: 'What's your favorite kind of tea? 🫖'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Often symbolizes a cozy home environment, afternoon tea, or British tea culture. Can also be a generic symbol for beverages.
East Asian culture:
Strongly associated with tea ceremonies, specific regional tea traditions, and the art of tea brewing, carrying a deeper cultural significance related to mindfulness and hospitality.