A teapot stand is primarily designed to support and elevate a teapot, while a tea coaster protects the surface beneath a cup or smaller vessel; you do not necessarily need both, but they can serve different purposes in a complete Chinese tea setup.
A teapot stand is primarily designed to support and elevate a teapot, while a tea coaster protects the surface beneath a cup or smaller vessel; you do not necessarily need both, but they can serve different purposes in a complete Chinese tea setup.