TEA TRAY , or SO CALLED CHAPAN IN MANDARIN ( 2)

Dear loving readers,


Since there was overwhelming response from my readers and a request from a particular reader, who wanted to know more about tea tray, therefore I decided to write more information on this subject on this post.


It is an undeniable truth that tea tray (Cha Pan) forms the focal point when preparing the Chinese Gong Fu tea. So, it is important and wise to spend some time to apprehend it before you acquire one or more for yourself.


To make thing simple and precise, I decided to show you more photos of another bigger tea tray as a picture tells a thousands words.


Again, the photos below are taken at various angles so as to give you more in-depth view of the piece I bought couple years ago via my youngest brother, who is also a tea drinker and collector.









A spigot fixed at closely near to the edge of the tray.





The bottom of the tray, showing its glory through its beautiful grain.







The tray is standing on its side, so as to give you a bird eye's view of the piece.







The spigot from the top of the tea tray







Whereas the photo below displays the host can be folded and placed at the specially designed rectangular box when it is not in use.





It is very natural to think that the above is of normal piece - simple and plain design.


Some of you may notice its value and beauty.


Please share your thoughts on this by put forward them through the comment. I will post another article in Part 3 on its value and other difference compare with other types.


Thanks for your time and see you again in Part 3.




James Oh