IMMERSE BAMBOO TRAY

MATERIAL: Compressed bamboo, plastic
HEIGHT: 3.5 cm
LENGTH: 47 cm;
WIDTH: 37 cm

How does it work?
A tea immerse tray, also known as a tea immersion tray or a tea rinse tray, serves several purposes in the tea brewing process, particularly for Gongfu Cha, the traditional Chinese tea ceremony. Here's how it works: 1. Rinsing and warming the teaware:

Before brewing, the teaware, including the teapot and cups, are rinsed with hot water poured from the kettle onto the immerse tray. This warms the teaware and removes any dust or impurities.
The rinse water then flows through the tray's drainage holes into a basin underneath, keeping the tray clean and preventing overflow.
2. Controlling the brewing time and temperature:

After brewing in the teapot, the tea is poured onto the immerse tray. This allows for greater control over the brewing time and temperature compared to leaving the tea in the pot.
The hot tea cools down slightly as it sits on the tray, preventing over-steeping and bitterness.
Additionally, the tea leaves can be separated from the liquor in the tray, stopping the brewing process and preventing over-extraction.
3. Draining excess tea and preventing spills:

The immerse tray typically has a shallow design with drainage holes at the bottom. This allows any excess tea or drips to flow into the basin below, preventing spills and keeping the tabletop clean.
This draining also helps to avoid the tea leaves from over-steeping in the remaining liquid, ensuring a consistent flavor throughout each pour.
4. Facilitating multiple infusions:

Gongfu Cha often involves multiple infusions of the same tea leaves. The immerse tray provides a convenient space to collect the used leaves after each infusion and dispose of them before the next brew.
This keeps the tea liquor clean and prevents it from becoming bitter or overpowering.
5. Maintaining a clean and organized tea ceremony:

The immerse tray helps to keep the tea ceremony organized and efficient. It provides a designated area for rinsing, pouring, and disposing of tea, preventing clutter and spills on the table.
The tray's design often complements the aesthetic of the teaware, adding to the overall visual appeal of the ceremony.
Overall, the tea immerse tray plays a multi-functional role in Gongfu Cha, enhancing the brewing process, controlling temperature and time, minimizing spills, and facilitating multiple infusions. It contributes to a more controlled, efficient, and visually appealing tea ceremony experience.