Fantastic Tea Table Guide

[bi lew chun]

Very nice!

I've got the table from Rishi and I'm totally happy with it. I wonder if it's made by the same people as the table that Hou De sells. The rishi table looks exactly like the largest table in the Hou De picture. I mean exactly. The only difference, and it's a big one, is the price.

I think you might be right! At first I thought that the one from Tea From Taiwan might be the same as well, but it's a little larger and its slots are different.

[orguz]

here is a link to a chinese site with amazing pictures of stone tables

http://chayedian.chahai.com/

[Victoria]

here is a link to a chinese site with amazing pictures of stone tables

http://chayedian.chahai.com/

Wow, those look cool!

[orguz]

here is a link to a chinese site with amazing pictures of stone tables

http://chayedian.chahai.com/

Wow, those look cool!

I was reading other topics, and saw alot of new users introduced themselves in the welcome/introduction to teachat forum. I didn't so pardon me for barging my way in without any formality.

[Salsero]

... pardon me for barging my way in without any formality.

Don't worry, we don't stand on ceremony here. Just walk up and chime in any time! Welcome.

[Chip]

... pardon me for barging my way in without any formality.

Don't worry, we don't stand on ceremony here. Just walk up and chime in any time! Welcome.

But welcome to the forum anyway!!!

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[Zodduska]

Great guide! I've been looking for a tea table at a resonable price (incl. shipping) and this really helped me out, thanks.

[elchai]

um...what is a tea table?

[scruffmcgruff]

um...what is a tea table?

It's a place to brew tea, usually when done in gong fu style. It's main function is to catch water and little spills.

[horsencl]

I think reading the teaware threads is dangerous for the health of my bank account. I just ordered the Andao tea table as well as a gaiwan and cups from them. I'll be sure to post here what I think of it.

[Zodduska]

My Andao teatable arrived yesterday. IMHO it looks very nice for the money, appears to be well built and seems to made of bamboo, it doesn't leak either.

One question I have to those experienced with the use of teatables.. when I pour water down it not all of the water drains through the cracks and some seems to sit on the surface of the table because of the surface tension, is there an issue of water stains if I dont wipe it down right away? Do most people just leave it until the end of the session then dry it off really well?

[bi lew chun]

My Andao teatable arrived yesterday. IMHO it looks very nice for the money, appears to be well built and seems to made of bamboo, it doesn't leak either.

One question I have to those experienced with the use of teatables.. when I pour water down it not all of the water drains through the cracks and some seems to sit on the surface of the table because of the surface tension, is there an issue of water stains if I dont wipe it down right away? Do most people just leave it until the end of the session then dry it off really well?

Using the Andao table I usually wipe up spills on the top surface right away with a paper towel or tea cloth, but that's usually because I'm taking pictures. Even when I've let water (or wet teaware) sit on the table for a couple of hours I've always been able to wipe water stains away easily.

Also, that godawful smell will go away soon.

[Zodduska]

Thanks for the helpful advice bi lew chun

Also, that godawful smell will go away soon.

lol, that's a relief
for anyone wondering, the table has a pretty heavy lacquer odor.