{"product_id":"tea-tray-handcrafted-chinese-lacquer-plum-pattern-water-catching","title":"Handcrafted Chinese Lacquer Tea Tray — Plum Pattern Water-Catching Gongfu Tea Server with Raised Rim","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe Story in Every Layer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThis isn't a factory-stamped tea tray. This is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ehand-finished Chinese lacquer tea tray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e that carries the weight of a craft passed down through generations of artisans. The surface you'll run your fingers over isn't painted — it's built. Layer upon layer of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003enatural urushi lacquer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e, each cured slowly, each polished by hand until it achieves that deep, glass-like warmth that synthetic coatings simply cannot fake.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe moment you place this on your tea table, you'll notice something shifts. The room feels a little quieter. Your movements slow down. That's not marketing — that's what happens when you surround yourself with objects made by patient hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWhat makes this piece different:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe panel features a hand-applied \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eplum blossom (Mei Fei) bamboo inlay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e, sourced from mature bamboo culms that develop their distinctive mottled pattern only after years of growth in specific climate conditions. No two trays are identical. The bamboo you receive has a grain pattern that belongs to it alone — like a fingerprint of the mountain where it grew.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ecopper alloy base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e isn't just for show. It's engineered for stability on any surface, with enough heft to stay planted while you pour, yet balanced enough to carry with one hand. The subtle copper flecks visible at the edges catch light softly — a quiet detail that rewards close looking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eIf you're someone who:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ePractices \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003egongfu cha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e or any \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003edry brewing (gan pao)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e tea style and wants a dedicated vessel that handles overflow elegantly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eCollects \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ehandmade tea ware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and can tell the difference between authentic lacquer work and mass-produced imitation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWants a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003efunctional piece of art\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e for a tea room, meditation space, or curated shelf — not just another kitchen gadget\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eValues objects that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eimprove with age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e rather than degrade with use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThen this tray was made for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eTechnical Details at a Glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within ds-scroll-area--enabled _1210dd7 c03cafe9\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-scroll-area__gutters\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-scroll-area__horizontal-gutter\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ds-scroll-area__vertical-gutter\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eCopper alloy base + natural Mei Fei (plum mottled) bamboo panel with urushi lacquer finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e17.6 cm × 14.2 cm × 4.3 cm (6.93\" × 5.59\" × 1.69\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e350 ml — catches overflow from multiple infusions before needing to be emptied\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eEdge Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eRaised perimeter walls (approx. 4.3 cm height) prevent tea water from spilling onto your table\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eSurface Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eGlossy, water-resistant urushi lacquer — wipes clean in seconds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eBase Material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eCopper alloy — oxidation-resistant, won't rust, maintains structural integrity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eDecoration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eNatural Mei Fei bamboo inlay + hand-applied mountain orchid \u0026amp; rock decal in classic Chinese aesthetic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eSubstantial — stays put during active tea service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWhy You'll Reach for This Every Day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e1. The Raised Rim Actually Works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eMost flat tea trays are decorative only. This one has \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003epurpose-built walls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e that contain every drop of rinse water, overflow, or accidental spill. Pour with confidence — the 350 ml reservoir catches it all. When you're done, simply carry the tray to the sink and pour it out. No more tea-stained tablecloths or warped wooden tables.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e2. Lacquer That Laughs at Water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eTrue urushi lacquer is famously \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ewaterproof, heat-resistant, and food-safe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e once cured. This isn't a varnish that will bubble when hot water touches it. This is the same material that has protected Japanese temple pillars and Chinese royal furniture for centuries. Your tea tray will shrug off boiling rinse water, red tea stains, and daily use without complaint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e3. The Copper Alloy Base Means Zero Rust\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eIron trays rust. Brass trays tarnish unevenly. Copper alloy, properly prepared, develops a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003estable patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e that actually looks better over time while resisting the kind of corrosion that ruins lesser metals. If you've ever thrown away a tea tray because it developed ugly rust spots, you'll appreciate this difference.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e4. Multi-Purpose Beyond Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eBetween tea sessions, this tray doesn't get hidden in a cupboard. Use it as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ecandle and incense holder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e on a coffee table\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ejewelry or watch tray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e on a dresser\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ebonsai drip tray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e for small potted plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003edesk organizer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e for paper clips, coins, or daily carry items\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003edisplay base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e for small sculptures or collectibles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe raised edges make it genuinely useful for anything small that needs containing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e5. A Conversation Piece That Earns Its Place\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWhen guests see this tray, they'll ask about it. The plum bamboo pattern is visually striking — those organic, ink-like mottles against the deep lacquer glow read as both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eAsian classical art and modern minimalist design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e. It works in a traditional tea room or a Scandinavian-style apartment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eCraftsmanship Notes: What \"Handmade Lacquer\" Actually Means Here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eWe want to be transparent about what you're getting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003ebase form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is cast from copper alloy, then hand-finished to remove seams and rough edges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003elacquer surface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is applied by artisans trained in traditional urushi techniques — this is a labor-intensive process that takes days, not minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eMei Fei bamboo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is a natural material. The pattern you see is the bamboo's own character — not printed, not painted, not stamped\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003edecorative artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is hand-placed, meaning minor variations in positioning are expected and are part of the charm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MoriMa Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53977666847034,"sku":"TW-GHCJ-MFHC831","price":198.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2323\/3605\/files\/handcrafted-chinese-lacquer-tea-tray-plum-pattern.jpg?v=1788146270","url":"https:\/\/www.morimatea.com\/ko\/products\/tea-tray-handcrafted-chinese-lacquer-plum-pattern-water-catching","provider":"MoriMa Tea | Born for You, Burn for MMT.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}