And for anyone who wants a little added good fortune with their beverage, Engicha Honpo has just released a tea that comes in individual packets that also include a stalk from the tea plant. According to Japanese lore, a stalk of a tea plant that floats vertically in the drink when it is served is a sign of good luck. Engicha Honpo is taking no chances that its stalks will float horizontally in its Cha Bashira Engi Cha by creating artificial stalks with one end that is heavier.