Trays

A rolling tray is a flat work surface with raised edges where you spread out your herb, papers, and filters without spilling on the table. In this category, there are metal trays from Best Buds and Purize in several sizes, Purize trays made from hemp plastic and plant composite, as well as soft cases that lay flat. They differ in format, material, and accessories.

Size: from small to large

Best Buds describes its metal trays by size. The small one measures 14×18 cm, the medium one 17×28 cm, and the long one 16×27 cm. The large tray with a magnetic grinder card measures 33×27.5 cm and is suitable for working on a table.

Purize metal trays have a format of 27×16 cm and a raised edge, which in the Pink and Dark Sketch versions is 2.5 cm high. They can hold a paper, grinder, and herb side by side, and they differ in print.

Small formats are also available from Beuz DJ Beuz (18×14 cm) and Narcos (14×18 cm). The small tray is enough for one serving, while for several rolls in a row, the medium or long format is more convenient.

Metal, hemp plastic, or composite

Most trays in this category are metal, with a smooth surface featuring a print and edges rolled up all around. Metal is easy to wipe clean and withstands daily use well, and the graphics remain on the surface, making it a material for those who choose a tray also based on the design.

Purize Organic Hemp is made from biodegradable hemp plastic and measures 20 × 14.5 × 1.5 cm. The Purize tray with a lid is made from biodegradable eco-composite and measures 20×15 cm. Both have a built-in funnel through which you pour herb directly into the paper.

Grinder card, lid, and box

Many metal trays come with a grinder card for shredding herb. In the large Best Buds Purple Haze tray, the card is held by a magnet and slides into a cutout on the shorter side, so it doesn’t get lost between uses.

The Purize eco-composite tray has a tight lid with a seal and a scoop that has its own place in the lid. When closed, the herb won’t spill, and the tray can be taken on a trip. Best Buds also offers sets where the metal tray and storage box form one complete set.

Tray or portable case

The portable versions from Best Buds are not metal trays but soft cases with a semi-circular shell covered in fabric. When you unzip it, you lay it flat and work on the smooth, black interior. After working, you slide the remnants to one half and zip it up.

The case has a zipper around the entire perimeter and a strap for your wrist, so you can attach it to your bag. Choose it if you carry accessories in a backpack and want everything enclosed. For working at a table, a rigid metal tray would be better.

Rolling tray: daily use and cleaning

Spread the herb on the bottom of the tray, and keep the papers outside its edge. The raised edges will catch anything that spills, and after working, you can tilt the tray to slide the remnants into a container.

Clean the metal tray with a damp cloth, without scrubbing, to avoid scratching the print, and do not place hot items on it. Clean the case with a damp cloth and dry it at room temperature, not on a radiator.

Read more about materials and selection in the guide rolling trays: how to choose, and find papers, filters, and grinders in the Accessories category.

Frequently asked questions

What size rolling tray should I choose?

A small tray, such as Best Buds 14×18 cm, is enough for one serving. If you roll several times in a row or keep a grinder and filters on the tray, choose a medium format 17×28 cm, a long one 16×27 cm, or Purize 27×16 cm. The large tray 33×27.5 cm is already a work surface for the table.

What is a grinder card?

It is a flat card for shredding herb, included with many metal trays. In some Best Buds trays, the card is magnetic and sticks to the tray, and in the large Purple Haze tray, it slides into a cutout on the shorter side. This way, the card doesn’t get lost between uses.

What is the difference between a portable tray and a metal one?

The portable Best Buds tray is a soft zippered case that lays flat and serves as a work surface. After working, you zip it up, and the contents stay inside. The metal tray does not fold and has no zipper, but it provides a rigid surface.

What is the Purize hemp tray made of?

Purize Organic Hemp is made from biodegradable hemp plastic, which is processed hemp fibers. It measures 20 × 14.5 × 1.5 cm, has raised edges, and a built-in funnel for pouring herb. A similar funnel is found in the Purize tray with a lid, made from biodegradable eco-composite, measuring 20×15 cm.

How to clean a printed tray?

Wipe it with a damp cloth, without scrubbing and without abrasive cleaners, to avoid scratching the graphics. Slide the remnants of herb into a container first by tilting the tray. Do not place hot items on it. The case is cleaned similarly: with a damp cloth, and dried at room temperature, not on a radiator.