{"product_id":"porous-ceramic-teahouse-seal-tea-table","title":"Porous Ceramic “Teahouse Seal” Tea Table","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis item is NOT OUT OF STOCK! It launches in a few days - click the \"Notify Me\" button below to get an email when it launches and get first dibs!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Porous Ceramic “Teahouse Seal” Tea Table\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/2000_2_3_480x480.jpg?v=1792014682\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIt’s a tea-absorbing tea tray!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ePour your water and tea all over this tray, and it soaks right in, disappearing in an instant!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis tea tray is made from ceramic, using a new technique which creates a network of porous channels that absorb liquid. The result looks like magic!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe tray is heavy, sturdy, and strong. It is a good size for groups of up to four, and the seal’s carving width has been managed such that all your tea things will sit evenly on the top of the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAs it is used, it develops a natural colored patina in the shade of your teas. Now instead of just feeding your tea pets, you can raise your tea table as well!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew “Gongfu Basics” Tea Set Combo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMatch this tea table with our new gongfu basics tea set! Select the “Tea Table + Set” option above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor an extra $18, we can match a simple startup set, featuring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e- 1 Dehua porcelain Gaiwan, with hand-written calligraphy reading “知山 知水 知茶 知人” - Know the mountains, know the waters, know the tea, know the people.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e- 2 Dehua porcelain white cups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e- 1 glass fairness pitcher\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e- 1 lightweight aluminum filter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIt’s everything you need to get going at minimal cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMany of our tea tables come without equipment, because some people already have equipment and we don’t want to force people to buy sets they don’t need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBut this meant many customers wanted basic sets and then had to buy a set separately, and the budget for getting into Gongfu tea kept going up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSince my goal is to help make Gongfu tea more accessible, this new tea set will be paired as an option on our mid-ranged tea sets, so we can get to teatime sooner!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJesse’s Teahouse Seal Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe main design feature of this table is the Jesse’s Teahouse official seal, which is deeply etched into the center of the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis seal is a copy of the original Jesse’s Teahouse jade seal, which was hand carved by Master Calligrapher Tang Qingnian, whose carved calligraphy is featured in the Garden of Lingering Scent in the Huntington Library and Gardens in San Marino, CA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"345\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TCHjxJw3oL4\" title=\"We are working to incorporate this seal into our new packaging! #tea #calligraphy #Chinese #jade\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLearn more about our teahouse seal!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJesse Says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAs the teahouse grows, we are trying as hard as possible to make unique items that fit our teahouse community, don’t use any AI art, and are not available anywhere else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis tray is an example of the extra work needed to come through on these goals. We poured unique molds so that we are the only people able to create these trays with our teahouse seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Quick Q\u0026amp;A:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWill it grow mold? Does it need to be cleaned?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhile moderate amounts of water will automatically evaporate, if you use large amounts of water, or you live in a very humid environment, you may need to take care of the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTo maintain the table, you can microwave the whole tray until dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it stain?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eYes, the tea table will stain - it will gather a tea-colored patina. Similar to a tea pet, your collected tea sessions will blend together into a patina of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eI personally think it looks great with the patina, changing from the tan-grey color of the original table to something darker that looks more like old parchment. As with your tea pets, showing the tea tray has had many good teatimes can be considered a benefit which makes this table even more unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHow the patina looks depends on what teas you use and where you pour them. The resulting look will be organic and natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jesse's Teahouse","offers":[{"title":"Tea table only","offer_id":51257082708193,"sku":"WtrAbsTray","price":60.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Tea table + Basic Gongfu Set","offer_id":51257082740961,"sku":"WtrAbsTraySet","price":80.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6144\/2755\/files\/2000_6_3.jpg?v=1792014682","url":"https:\/\/jessesteahouse.com\/en-fr\/products\/porous-ceramic-teahouse-seal-tea-table","provider":"Jesse's Teahouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}