Solid Black Walnut Tea Coaster with Raised Corner Lip

Yes, for everyday tea service. The solid walnut base is heat-insulating, so a hot pot leaves its mark on the coaster rather than your table. It is built for cups and teapots, not for pulling a pan or kettle straight off a burner. Use a trivet for that.

Standing water is what marks oiled wood, so dry the base of your pot after each pour and let the coaster dry before you stack it. A dry wipe after use keeps the finish even. Wet, heavy bottoms left to sit are the one thing to avoid.

The corner is sized for one cup or one small to medium pot at a time. If you own a large teapot, set its base on the square and check the overhang before you buy. The lip is there to hold the base, so a pot that sits fully inside the corner stays steady.

Yes. The square base stacks into a neat column, which suits a shared tea tray or a small desk. Stack them only after each piece is completely dry. The corner also works as a fixed spot for a mug during a long work session, so the cup stays put while you type.

Wipe with a dry or lightly damp cloth and let it air dry. Do not soak it or run it under water, because wood swells and the oil washes out. When the grain starts to look dull, re-oil it lightly. A coaster that gets a dry wipe and an occasional re-oil lasts for years, which costs far less than replacing a table finish or a cork coaster that slides off.