{"product_id":"antique-bronze-clay-handcrafted-zisha-tea-drip-tray-dry-brewing-tray","title":"Antique Bronze Clay Handcrafted Zisha Tea Drip Tray Dry-Brewing Tray","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Authentic Zisha (Purple Sand Clay) \/ Antique Bronze Clay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCraftsmanship: 100% Handmade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOuter Diameter: 12.6 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBottom Diameter: 13.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLid Diameter: 13.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 4.3 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDesign: Two-piece set (Base + Lid) with Three Supporting Feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Ritual Vessel, Not Just an Accessory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the art of Gongfu tea, every object on the table serves a purpose beyond utility. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted Zisha Dry-Brewing Tray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one such vessel—a quiet foundation that honors the discipline of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGan Pao Fa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (dry brewing). It allows you to perform the essential act of warming the pot, rinsing the leaves, and pouring away the first infusion without the need for a bulky water table. More importantly, it does so with an understated elegance that elevates the entire ceremony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted from authentic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYixing Zisha clay Tea Drip Tray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—the same material revered by Chinese tea masters for centuries—this tray is breathable, water-absorbent, and alive. Unlike ceramic, porcelain, or plastic alternatives that merely contain spills, this tray \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003einteracts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with your tea. A gentle rinse of boiling water disappears into its surface, leaving the workspace clean, dry, and ready for the next pour. Over time, the clay absorbs the essence of the teas you serve, developing a deep, iridescent patina—a visual diary of your tea journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Allure of Antique Bronze Clay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Tea Drip Tray is formed from a rare \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eantique bronze clay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e variant, a formula that mimics the weathered texture of ancient metal while retaining the warmth and tactility of premium Zisha. Run your fingers across its surface—you’ll feel a subtle, earthy roughness that speaks to its handmade origin, softened by a natural, satin-like sheen. The color is neither bright nor assertive; instead, it presents a muted, sophisticated palette of aged copper and bronze that harmonizes with any teaware, from a minimalist gaiwan to an elaborate Yixing teapot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThoughtful Architecture for the Discerning Drinker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Tea Drip Tray is conceived as a two-part system—a shallow, footed base and a removable lid—each element deliberately proportioned to support the rituals of Gongfu tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Lid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e features a precisely hollowed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eancient coin motif\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (a traditional symbol of prosperity) that allows rinse water to drain gracefully into the base below. Its surface is slightly recessed, creating a stable, secure seat for your teapot or gaiwan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is sized to hold a modest volume of water—sufficient for a full session of pot-warming and leaf-rinsing—while the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethree subtle feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e elevate the assembly, ensuring airflow and preventing any moisture from contacting your table. This design respects both the antique Chinese aesthetic and the modern Western concern for furniture preservation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dimensions are deliberately compact (just 12.6 cm in diameter). This is not a bulky tea boat; it is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eportable Gongfu tea service tray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e designed for intimate settings—whether you are brewing at your desk, hosting a quiet evening session, or traveling to share tea with a friend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Surface That Grows with You\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerhaps the most distinctive quality of this tray is its relationship with time. In the tradition of Yixing clay, this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etraditional Chinese Zisha tea tray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is meant to be “raised” or cultivated (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e). The same tea water that warms your pot becomes nourishment for the Tea Drip Tray. Each session adds a layer of depth to the clay’s color and luster. Over months of use, the surface will evolve from its original antique bronze matte into a richer, more complex patina—a transformation that is deeply satisfying for those who appreciate objects that mature alongside their owners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not a passive accessory; it is a participant in your practice, rewarding consistent care with ever-increasing beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MoriMa Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53199729819962,"sku":"TW-CXJCJ-CP322","price":197.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2323\/3605\/files\/Handcrafted_Zisha_Tea_Drip_Tray_Dry-Brewing_Tray_1.jpg?v=1774172474","url":"https:\/\/www.morimatea.com\/de\/products\/antique-bronze-clay-handcrafted-zisha-tea-drip-tray-dry-brewing-tray","provider":"Authentic Chinese tea | Born for You, Burn for MMT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}