Tea tray, a shallow vessel for holding teapots, cups, tea sets, tea pets, and even tea snacks, regardless of material or quality, is solely guided by the four characters: 'wide, flat, shallow, plain.' But the editor believes that although these four characters are simple, they are the most difficult to achieve.

Wide

The tea tray, also known as the tea boat, carries all tea utensils—cups, pots, pets, and fair cups—thus it is the most tolerant. Even so, it is required to be wide to easily accommodate more guests as needed. The editor thinks that only by embracing width as a principle in life can one handle matters with ease and embrace the world.

Flat

The tea tray is flat, so the tea cups sit upright, and thus the tea does not spill. Just like in handling affairs, only fairness and integrity can win people's hearts and trust.

Shallow

The tea tray is shallow, making the cups easy to pick up. Convenience for others is convenience for oneself. Understanding this principle can prevent many conflicts.

Plain

Plain does not refer to color, but to non-competition and non-showiness. It simply unifies the style of the tea set by making itself invisible. So-called high moral standing and integrity are nothing more than this.