Grain, at rest
Sanded walnut with a fine, open grain. Tight growth rings show slow-maturing wood from Yunnan’s high-altitude slopes.
Under water
After years in a tea room, the oiled surface takes on a deeper mahogany hue, softening to the touch without ever feeling slick.
In low light
The matte finish drinks in light, reflecting back a gentle glow that never competes with the glass of your gongfu cup.
Scent
A faint, clean scent of tung oil lingers when new — it cures to a neutral butteriness that never interferes with the fragrances rising from the tea tray.
Underhand
This piece has no flavour, but its presence is deeply satisfying: the exact right height to rest your elbow while pouring, the exact right space for a Yixing pot and a set of scales.
Finish, over time
The stand remains stable and silent through an hour-long session — no wobble, no creak, just the quiet confidence of a well-built piece.