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This tea tray is handcrafted using the Ru Klin technique. The painting features a depiction of mountain scenery in shades of blue and green. The Ru porcelain glaze is thick and often exhibits crackling patterns resembling fish scales or cicada wings. With prolonged use, tea soup can seep into the cracks, forming irregular and intricate patterns. As a result, the surface feels smooth and polished, reminiscent of the beauty of jade yet distinct from actual jade.
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| Craft | Cracked Glaze, Ruyao |
| Height | 1.5cm |
| Length | 28cm |
| Width | 13.5cm |
This hand printed Doucai Butterflies and Flowers Tea Tray hails from Jingdezhen and is crafted using the classic Doucai technique. The tray features smooth, elegant contours with a balanced and composed silhouette. At the centre of the interior, a circular composition depicts a vivid scene of butterflies dancing among blooming flowers—each brushstroke dynamic and graceful, evoking a sense of classical romanticism.
Doucai, meaning “contrasting colours,” is a highly skilled decorative technique that combines underglaze blue and overglaze enamel painting. The design is first outlined with underglaze cobalt blue, then fired at high temperature. Overglaze colours are then applied and fired again at a lower temperature. The result is a rich interplay of deep blue outlines and delicate, radiant hues, creating a harmonious, multi-layered visual effect. Originating during the Ming dynasty’s Chenghua period, Doucai porcelain was prized for its refined craftsmanship and often reserved for imperial use.
The theme ‘butterflies among flowers’ carries deep symbolism in traditional Chinese culture. Butterflies represent free-spirited affection and emotional connection, while flowers often symbolise beauty, femininity, and fleeting elegance. Together, they express the harmony of love and beauty—an aesthetic ideal frequently found in classical poetry and scholarly objects, embodying the longing for a joyful, poetic life.
The tray’s shape is composed and generous, with a slightly raised rim that prevents water from spilling over. Its stable and solid base makes it suitable for supporting a variety of teapots, such as Yixing clay or glass teapots. In addition to its protective function—preventing scalds or tea stains on the tea table—it also enhances the elegance of the tea setting.
Combining utility with artistry, this Doucai ‘Butterflies Among Flowers’ tea tray serves as a refined accent on the tea table and is equally suited as a thoughtful gift or collector’s piece—imbued with the delicate beauty and poetic spirit of Chinese tea culture.
Silver Needle White Tea is a well-known Chinese white tea, but very expensive due to a very small yield. It is produced in Fujian province in China, using the most delicate buds picked when the very first tea leaves are appearing in the spring. Only the buds are used – no leaves or stem at all.
The Silver Needle White Tea bud is large，strong and fat. It is long and straight and covered in a pale, silvery-white fuzz resembling a white coat. The tea tastes very fresh and light, with a hint of fresh smoke and fruit and an aroma of wildflowers combined with a hint of honey. It has a long-lasting, sweet aftertaste.
Picking methods are complex, even for an extremely experienced tea worker. A day’s yield will not exceed 50kg.
Taiping Houkui was one of the teas given as a present to Russian President Vladimir Putin by Chinese President Hu Jintao in 2007. It is also a first-class green tea, made of a bud with two leaves standard. The leaves are long, fleshy, robust, flat and straight.
This premium grade Taiping Houkui tea belongs to traditional group species, its cultivar is Shi Da Cha. It comes from Monkey Village (Hou-pit), Huangshan Area, Anhui province. It is made in a traditional way: each leaf is hand-selected and adjusted. The tea is produced without the use of any chemical protection products for plants.
Out of StockThis Long River tea tray combines natural materials with refined craftsmanship. The base is crafted from white ash wood, known for its durability and elegant grain. The top is made from food-grade 304 stainless steel, finely polished to reveal a soft, understated metallic sheen. The centre features a distinctive crack-like drainage slit, inspired by the flowing lines of rivers and mountain ranges, seamlessly blending aesthetics and function.
Design Highlights:
• 304 Stainless Steel Lid: Corrosion-resistant and easy to clean, offering a sleek surface with excellent durability and load-bearing capacity.
• White Ash Wood Base: Solid and stable with rich texture, embodying a harmonious fusion of nature and craftsmanship.
• Long River Drainage Design: The irregular central slit evokes the imagery of earth’s fissures and flowing rivers, enhancing both drainage and visual appeal.
• Sturdy Structure: The thick square frame ensures stability when holding teapots, pitchers, or other tea utensils—balancing functionality with aesthetic value.
The Long River White Ash Tea Tray is not only a practical addition to your tea space but also a poetic piece that brings the rhythm of nature into every pour.
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