I have several tea cozies of this style and in the same price range, purchased from other sources but the Yunnan Sourcing one is the only one with any kind of actual padding in it. I don't expect this to protect from a drop, but it will definitely protect from light dings when in storage or in transit inside another soft bag (like the YS carrying
...Read MoreRead more about I have several tea cozies of thiscase, which is gorgeous). And if you're like me, where you're clumsy but still put all your drink ware into one giant cupboard, I'd recommend this to protect any tea ware you don't want to accidentally ding and damage. Read LessRead less about I have several tea cozies of this