Drip catcher
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A drip catcher is a small foam roller that rests on the spout of coffee and teapots . It is attached to an elastic (rubber) strap that is stretched over the lid and attached to the handle with a metal hook .
Most of the time, the rubber band is pulled through a sliding ring, whereby it can be guided or placed around the knob of the lid and thus additionally secured. Instead of the ring, small porcelain figures or, as a cheaper variant, ornaments made of plastic were used in the more elaborate models. A version with a plastic butterfly at this point brought the Emsa company its first sales success from 1953.
There are also models made of metal that can be attached to the jug, such as rings that are lined on the inside with foam or felt. Another variant is a metal bracket that is inserted into the spout and is intended to direct the last drop back into the jug at the end of the pouring process.This version often has a small tuft of metal wool attached, which acts as a sieve in the spout, and coffee grounds or tea leaves should hold back.