This tea tray is used for traditional tea brewing, Gongfu. Its purpose is to serve as a basin for excess water from the brewing process. The Chinese characters for "the art of tea", Cha Dao, are carved into the tray. This tray can also be used as a beautiful decorative piece.

Drinking tea has long been a tradition in China. There are many occasions to serve and drink tea, including family gatherings, as a sign of respect, to apologize, to connect families at weddings, and to pass on the tradition.

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