This is our home for the useful odds and ends of tea. Padded cotton tea set travel bags hold a teapot and cups safely for travel or storage. A traditional clay charcoal stove lets you boil water and keep a brew warm over an open charcoal fire. Reusable tea bag sealers clip tea satchels shut to protect the leaves from light, moisture and odours — and a small pair of tea scissors makes it easy to snip a satchel open again. A tea scoop helps you measure and lift dry leaves neatly into your pot or gaiwan. Small tools, but each one earns its place on the tea table.

Most of these are simple to look after: wipe or rinse after use and let them dry. Wash the cotton bags and air-dry them. The charcoal stove burns real charcoal, so use it only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area, on a heatproof surface away from anything flammable, and never leave it unattended while lit.

What tea tools do I actually need?

For everyday brewing, a scoop, a strainer and a way to store your tea will cover most needs. The rest — travel bags, a charcoal stove, sealers and scissors — are handy extras depending on how and where you like to brew.

Do you ship across Australia?

Yes — everything is dispatched from Sydney and ships across Australia. Orders over $100 ship free.