{"product_id":"ancient-crabapple-tin-tea-boat-gongfu-tea-tray","title":"Ancient Crabapple Tin Tea Boat Gongfu Tea Tray","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Solid tin (high‑purity, lead‑free)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eShape: Crabapple (four‑lobed floral form)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 15.5 cm × 12.5 cm × 6.8 cm (6.1″ × 4.9″ × 2.7″)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWastewater Capacity: 500 ml (approx. 17 fl oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 1000 g (2.2 lbs)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFinish: natural aged patina, antique vintage surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDrainage Type: Hollowed relief carving – instant flow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIncluded: Tray only (teapot and cups not included)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is a quiet ritual in the flow of water. A gentle cascade over a Yixing teapot, steam rising, the soft sound of tea meeting clay. But without the right vessel, this poetry turns into frustration—a puddle spreading across your table, the anxiety of an overflowing Gongfu Tea Tray, the faint smell of damp wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eSolid Tin Gongfu Tea Tray\u003c\/strong\u003e is crafted for those who refuse to compromise. Inspired by the elegance of a crabapple flower, its silhouette is a study in balance—neither too ornate nor too plain. The surface is carved with a vintage hollowed pattern, not merely for decoration, but as a functional sieve. Water flows through it as swiftly as a mountain stream, disappearing into the hidden reservoir below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is \u003cstrong\u003ewet brewing\u003c\/strong\u003e in its purest form—the freedom to pour water over your teapot to warm the clay, to rinse leaves without restraint, to let the theater of tea unfold without worrying about the mess. With a \u003cstrong\u003e500ml capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e and a substantial \u003cstrong\u003e1000g weight\u003c\/strong\u003e, this tray sits firmly on your table, an anchor for your practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTin is a material with memory. Unlike bamboo that warps or wood that stains, tin develops a rich patina over time—a visual record of every session. It does not absorb moisture, does not harbor mold, and will never require the careful drying that wooden trays demand. This Gongfu Tea Tray is not just a tool; it is a companion that ages with you, growing more beautiful with each pour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose Tin Over Bamboo or Ceramic?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have owned a bamboo tea tray, you know the cycle: careful drying after every use, the worry of hidden mold in the seams, the eventual warping or cracking after a year or two\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Ceramic trays are heavy and fragile. This tin Gongfu Tea Tray solves these problems:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo Mold, No Warping:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tin is non-porous. Water cannot seep into the material. Leave it slightly damp between sessions? It will simply air dry without damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRapid Drainage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The hollowed surface is engineered to prevent pooling. Water does not sit; it flows instantly into the reservoir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt to Last:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Solid metal. No glue, no joints that can leak. This is a lifetime piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MoriMa Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53202600722746,"sku":"TW-GYTCJ-FKFC323","price":527.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2323\/3605\/files\/AncientTinCrabappleTeapotStandGongfuTeaTray_2.jpg?v=1774258368","url":"https:\/\/www.morimatea.com\/de\/products\/ancient-crabapple-tin-tea-boat-gongfu-tea-tray","provider":"Authentic Chinese tea | Born for You, Burn for MMT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}