Chaban buy in online store Tea Line
The table or tray on which tea utensils and tools for brewing the drink are placed is called "chaban" (茶板, chábǎn) - tea board or "chapan" (茶盘, chápán) - tea tray. This is an essential attribute of the tea ceremony. The main task of the chaban is to protect the surface of the table from tea leaves and moisture. On the board, you can pour boiling water over the teapot to warm it up, rinse the bowls, and pour out the first infusion. This element creates a special atmosphere and conveys the spirit of the tea ceremony.
It is believed that the first chaban appeared in the province of Shandong about one and a half thousand years ago. It was a flat stone on which items for brewing tea were placed. This was mentioned in the works of the Taoist ascetic Shuang Wang. Gradually, the tradition of conducting tea rituals spread to Buddhist monasteries, where chabans began to be made of bamboo and wood. Over the years, the use of the board for the tea ceremony reached the imperial palace.
Types of boards for tea ceremony
There are two styles of tea ritual. The first one uses a prefabricated chaban, which has a tray and a base with holes. Making tea on such a board is called "wet" tea drinking, since a large amount of boiling water is used, which flows into the tray. The tea master arranges the utensils as it is convenient for him, and the tray allows you not to worry about where to put the unnecessary water. The process of the master's activity fascinates those present: objects and tools flash in his skillful hands, the first brew is poured, and hot steam swirls over the chaban. A wonderful aroma fills the space and sets the guests up for a joint tea party.
A solid chaban is intended for dry brewing of the drink. It is a kind of table, table decoration. The boards come in different sizes and shapes, can be decorated with hieroglyphs and inlay. The main board configurations are rectangular, square, oval, round. The online store "Tea Line" offers to buy a chaban for all lovers of tea. Touch the art of ancient tea rituals.
How to choose a shepherd
First, decide for what purposes you need a tea board, whether you will use it exclusively at home or it should be mobile. After that, roughly determine how many guests you will invite to the ceremony. You also need to think about what budget you are counting on. Then you need to decide what functions the board should have:
- pull-out tray;
- water drainage hole;
- drain hose;
- presence of a removable lid.
Also choose the material of manufacture.
Tea Board Care Guidelines
The main rule of a tea master is to prevent stagnation of water in the tray to avoid the appearance of a musty smell and the formation of mold. Another danger is that long-term moisture saturates wooden surfaces, the boards swell and delaminate. Such a board will be unsuitable for use. In addition, do not keep it in direct sunlight, do not drop it, wipe it with a soft cloth, especially carefully in the joints. Mechanical impact leads to the appearance of cracks and scratches. It should also be taken into account that wood does not like excessive moisture and dryness.
The products are varnished and also impregnated with oil to prevent water absorption. The most common types of wood for making chabans are sandalwood, wenge, pear, and larch. Bamboo is also popular. In addition to wooden ones, chabans are made of stone and metal. You can buy a chaban on our website by placing an order online. The product can also be purchased in the Tea Line brand stores in Voronezh and Krasnoyarsk, and a pick-up service is available in the Lipetsk region.
