I just bought my 1995 FD Rialta, and have not replaced the stock mattress that comes with it. I was planning on getting a nice tempurpedic mattress, but then I saw the most recent posts on this site and saw the roll up futon with the tea mat, and thought that was a great way to maximize space; I am also a big fan of drinking high quality loose-leaf tea, it's one of my daily rituals. 

Tynan, would you be willing to shed some light on how this setup works, what kind of materials you used, and how one might recreate something similar to this setup? And, is the roll-up futon comfortable to sleep in, a worthwhile replacement for a full-time mattress? 

I'm trying to evaluate more options before I sink money into a new mattress; I would love having more space to sit indian style and drink tea, especially with a friend or two :)

With gratitude,