Coasters are an indispensable part of modern gongfu ceremony. They can be placed on tea boats to protect yixing from scratching, or they can be paired with a tea boat to hold a pitcher, a strainer, and tea cups. This smaller 8cm coaster is perfect for tea cups and small pots. The coasters are hand woven in Yunnan from bamboo and become darker over time as they absorb tea spills.