In the world of the tea ceremony, softly flowing water is a symbol of life and of energy moving freely. Drawing on that natural beauty, Việt Long Trà is proud to present the Lưu Thủy (Flowing Water) Tea Tray – a refined piece of tea ware that brings together rustic solid bamboo and a premium antique-finish surface treatment.
The name "Lưu Thủy" means smooth flow: water that carries in prosperity, peace and balance of mind for the tea drinker. With its minimal yet artful design, the Lưu Thủy tray adds a calm, elegant focal point to any tea table.
Product name: Lưu Thủy tea tray
Material: premium solid bamboo
Surface treatment: classic rosewood-tone lacquer finish
Dimensions: 70 x 32 x 3 cm (small size in the Lưu Thủy range)
Design: the 3cm thickness keeps the tray light and neat, and lets water drain away quickly and efficiently.
Use: suits tea tables in the living room or the study, and compact tea rooms.
Solid bamboo body with outstanding heat resistance: the tray is crafted from carefully selected mature bamboo fibres, treated and pressed into a single uniform block. The result is a highly durable, solid tray that stands up to direct contact with water at 80 to 95 degrees C throughout a tea session without warping or cracking.
Rich, elegant rosewood tone: the surface is finished with a premium lacquer that echoes the warm, deep reddish-brown of rare rosewood. This antique tone makes an ideal backdrop, showing off both the rustic beauty of zisha teapots and the clean elegance of porcelain and glass cup sets.
Lưu Thủy design optimised for circulation and drainage: the tray surface is finely worked with smooth drainage channels, so spent tea water runs off quickly and the surface stays dry and clean throughout brewing. The protective lacquer also acts as a water-repellent film, resisting stains and keeping mould growth to a minimum.
Compact size, easy to place: measuring 70x32cm and only 3cm thick, this is the small, highly flexible version of the Lưu Thủy range. The tray takes up little space yet still leaves plenty of room for the tea drinker to lay out a complete teapot-and-cup set together with the accompanying tea accessories, tidily and sensibly.
To keep your Lưu Thủy tea tray glossy and durable over the years, Việt Long Trà recommends:
After each tea session, wipe away all remaining tea water from the tray surface with a soft damp cloth and store it in a dry, well-ventilated place.
Do not use harsh corrosive cleaners or sharp metal scourers, which would damage the protective lacquer on the surface.
Avoid leaving the tray in harsh direct sunlight for long periods, and do not submerge it completely in water.
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