Stone Gong Fu Tea Tray with Brass Inlay

The ēsho Gong Fu Tea Tray brings together traditional Chinese tea culture, natural stone craftsmanship, and contemporary minimalist design.

Featuring a deep matte-black stone base, a distinctive natural stone panel with snow-like mineral patterns, and two delicate brass inlay lines, this Chinese tea tray is designed for Gong Fu Cha brewing, traditional tea ceremonies, and refined tea-serving spaces.

The contrast between the textured black surface, naturally patterned stone, and warm brass detailing creates a composition inspired by Chinese landscape aesthetics. Each natural stone panel features its own mineral formations, making every tray visually unique.

Designed for use on a table or countertop, theTea Tray provides a generous surface for arranging a gaiwan, Yixing teapot, fairness pitcher (cha hai), tea cups, and other essential Chinese teaware.

Natural Stone Design

At the centre of the design is a natural decorative stone panel featuring intricate mineral patterns reminiscent of snowfall across a mountainous landscape.

Each stone develops its own combination of light and dark markings, natural veins, and irregular formations. These variations create the distinctive appearance and ensure that no two pieces look exactly alike.

The decorative stone is set into a recessed section of the black tea tray, highlighting the contrast between the naturally patterned surface and the surrounding matte-black material.

The main body is described by the manufacturer as Black Gold Stone, selected for its dense structure, substantial feel, and textured appearance.

Handcrafted Brass Inlay

Two parallel brass lines are embedded into one end of the tea tray, introducing a subtle metallic accent to the otherwise monochromatic composition.

Inspired by the restrained lines of traditional Chinese calligraphy, the brass detailing adds visual balance while preserving the minimalist character of the design.

The combination of black stone, natural mineral patterns, and brass makes the tray suitable for contemporary interiors, traditional tea rooms, and curated tea spaces.

Designed for Gong Fu Cha Tea Ceremonies

This Tea Tray is designed to accommodate the essential vessels used in traditional Chinese Gong Fu Cha brewing.

Its wide rectangular surface allows tea utensils to be arranged comfortably, with a recessed stone section and an additional flat area for teapots, gaiwans, cups, or other accessories.

The tray is particularly suitable for preparing Chinese loose-leaf teas through multiple short infusions, including oolong, pu-erh, white, green, and Chinese red teas.

The manufacturer highlights the material's high density, hardness, wear resistance, and resistance to tea leakage, making it suitable for repeated tea preparation and serving.

Its low-profile construction allows it to be placed directly on a dining table, tea table, console, or dedicated tea ceremony surface.

Product Features

• Natural Decorative Stone: Individually patterned stone panel with mineral formations resembling snowy landscapes.

• Black Gold Stone Base: Dense, matte-black stone construction with a textured finish.

• Brass Inlay Detailing: Two parallel brass strips embedded into the surface.

• Spacious Tea Preparation Area: Rectangular layout for arranging Gong Fu Cha teaware.

• Recessed Stone Section: Distinctive inset panel framed by the surrounding black surface.

• Contemporary Chinese Design: Suitable for traditional tea settings and modern interiors.

• Multiple Dimensions: Available in seven sizes for different brewing arrangements and serving requirements.

Product Specifications

Available Sizes

Choose the dimensions that best suit your tea setup:

• 50 × 22 × 3 cm — Compact individual tea preparation

• 60 × 25 × 3 cm — Personal tea sessions and smaller tea sets

• 70 × 28 × 3 cm — More space for additional tea utensils

• 80 × 30 × 3 cm — Larger Gong Fu Cha arrangements

• 90 × 35 × 3 cm — Extended tea-serving surface

• 100 × 35 × 3 cm — Spacious tea ceremony setup

• 120 × 40 × 3 cm — Large-format tea platform for shared ceremonies and professional tea tastings

Dimensions are expressed as length × width × height.

Pre-Order & Delivery

Available exclusively by pre-order.

The estimated delivery time is approximately 3 weeks from order confirmation, subject to production and shipping arrangements.

For assistance selecting the appropriate size, special requests, or bulk and corporate orders, please contact the ēsho team by email or phone.

Natural Stone Variations

Each tea tray incorporates a naturally patterned decorative stone panel.

Variations in mineral formations, colour distribution, surface markings, and natural veins are expected. The stone pattern of the delivered product may differ from the photographs.

These differences are inherent characteristics of natural stone and contribute to the individuality of each piece.

Care Instructions

Clean the tea tray with a soft, damp cloth after use and dry it thoroughly. Avoid abrasive sponges, acidic cleaners, harsh chemicals, and sudden temperature changes.

Wipe the brass detailing gently with a soft cloth to preserve its appearance.

Please note: Teapots, gaiwans, cups, and decorative accessories shown in the photographs are not included unless explicitly stated.