Yum Cha Set in Bamboo Steamer, Set of 31 pieces

This item is available for pre-order and is expected to to ship by mid-March. Please note that this timeframe is an estimate and may be subject to delays due to customs processing or transportation factors beyond our control. If your order includes both pre-order and in-stock items, all items will ship together once the pre-order item has arrived.

Invite children to experience the joy of shared dining with our beautifully handcrafted Yum Cha Set in Bamboo Steamer. Inspired by traditional dim sum enjoyed with family and friends, this generous and vibrant set brings cultural food play to life. 

Presented in a real 30 cm diameter bamboo steamer, this piece is both practical and stunning. The steamer is fully functional — simply remove the felt food and it can be used for actual steaming. However, it looks absolutely delightful filled with handmade felt yum cha, ready for pretend restaurant play and family feasts.

This abundant assortment includes:

• 4 Zhongzi
• 3 Chunjuan (spring rolls)
• 3 Shaomai
• 3 Baozi
• 3 Tangsanjiao
• 3 Mantou
• 3 Green/White Jiaozi
• 3 Pink Jiaozi
• 3 Pumpkin Jiaozi
• 3 Green Jiaozi

Beautifully handcrafted from 100% wool felt and dyed with non-toxic, colorfast dyes, each piece is designed for little hands to arrange, serve, and share.

As a special bonus, the set includes two pairs of chopsticks as a gift.
⚠️ If your child is too young to safely use chopsticks, please remove them before giving the set.

Perfect for pretend restaurants, tea parties, multicultural learning, and open-ended storytelling, this set encourages social play, fine motor development, and cultural exploration.

(Colors and combinations may vary slightly due to the handmade nature of each piece.)

Key Educational Benefits

Cultural Exploration:
Originally, Yum Cha (飲茶) is a cherished social tradition where families and friends gather — often after morning exercise — to enjoy tea alongside a variety of steamed, pan-fried, and deep-fried bite-sized dishes. It is a time for conversation, connection, and sharing food together.

This beautifully handcrafted Yum Cha Set introduces children to the tradition of shared dining and Chinese culinary culture, encouraging curiosity about global food customs and communal meals.

Supports Language Development:
Encourages descriptive vocabulary such as shapes, textures, colors, and food names like baozi, jiaozi, mantou, and shaomai — expanding cultural awareness and communication skills.

Enhances Fine Motor Skills:
Picking up dumplings, arranging the bamboo steamer, and practicing with chopsticks helps strengthen hand–eye coordination, dexterity, and grip control.

Social & Emotional Learning:
Perfect for role-play scenarios involving sharing, hospitality, turn-taking, and cooperative pretend restaurant play.

Encourages Creative Thinking:
Children can run their own Yum Cha restaurant, host a family feast, create storytelling adventures, or design their own dim sum combinations in the steamer.

Features:

• Real bamboo steamer – 30 cm diameter
• Fully functional steamer (remove felt pieces for food use)
• Extensive felt yum cha assortment
• Includes 2 pairs of chopsticks (adult supervision recommended)
• Felt pieces made from 100% wool felt with non-toxic dyes
• Designed in Australia by Papoose and made in Nepal by skilled artisans.