Tea Plate

The tea plate is used to keep the dry tea leaves. It is used to display the tea leaves during tea art performances. Avoid touching the edge of the plate with your hands when picking up the tea leaves.
Hold the tea plate firmly with fingers of one hand, support its base with the other hand.
Tilt the tea plate and gently sweep the tea leaves into the teapot.
Tea Tips
Use small unscented porcelain, wooden or bamboo containers or saucers as tea plates.