tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7326672.post116349319553825891..comments2024-03-16T17:58:04.652+08:00Comments on Tea Masters: Small Bamboo Tea TrayTeaMastershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02433657904904185875noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7326672.post-50346156747728399332009-04-21T00:23:00.000+08:002009-04-21T00:23:00.000+08:00where did you get it?where did you get it?Aramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166360720266811260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7326672.post-49409237022681849822008-02-24T01:00:00.000+08:002008-02-24T01:00:00.000+08:00I am concerned about formaldehyde in my tea tray ,...I am concerned about formaldehyde in my tea tray , as it has a strong smell. Any trays without formaldehyde out there?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7326672.post-1164958466754971172006-12-01T15:34:00.000+08:002006-12-01T15:34:00.000+08:00Your tea tray is lovely, and I appreciate what you...Your tea tray is lovely, and I appreciate what you shared about issues of purchasing a tea tray. Can you tell me where to find a tray and tea pot like your new ones? Thanks so much. If you come to California, there is a lovely tea shop in Palo Alto that also has a web site, neotte.com. Matthew, the Chief Tea Officer (this is Silicon Valley) warmly shares tea knowlege that is transforming how I enjoy tea. I look forward to more posts from you!Ann McCormickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14859486733778682060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7326672.post-1163641746201648072006-11-16T09:49:00.000+08:002006-11-16T09:49:00.000+08:00Imen,Bamboo tray all receive several layers of pro...Imen,<BR/><BR/>Bamboo tray all receive several layers of protective glaze (I'm not sure this is the correct word. In French we say 'laque').<BR/>This is one of the important difference in quality between the different makers. The best trays will apply up to 8 or 10 fine layers, while the cheaper ones only use a few layers of cheaper glaze. <BR/><BR/>The result is either a very smooth bamboo or a wood with a rough feel. <BR/><BR/>Also, some smell is unavoidable in the beginning, even with the high end makers. But after a while it should disappear. But if it's the heat that creates the smell, then I'd say that the glaze used is not high quality enough for gongfu cha use. I'd consider using it only for display. Chemical smell is the last thing you want when you make tea!TeaMastershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433657904904185875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7326672.post-1163610935659443802006-11-16T01:15:00.000+08:002006-11-16T01:15:00.000+08:00Stephane,Does yours come with a layer of sheer gla...Stephane,<BR/><BR/>Does yours come with a layer of sheer glaze protective material? <BR/><BR/>Mine is made in mainland, everything is well done, however, the layer of glaze emits a chemical smell when a HOT tea pot has sat on it for a little while. It's a turn off even though I can only detect it once in a few days.<BR/><BR/>ImenImenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16810835688957113404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7326672.post-1163603788783168192006-11-15T23:16:00.000+08:002006-11-15T23:16:00.000+08:00Oh, lovely, I already own one of those. It deffini...Oh, lovely, I already own one of those. It deffinitely is quite handy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com