podstakannik

thumb|Nickel-plated glass holder

The podstakannik ( , literally "thing under the glass"), or tea glass holder, is a holder with a handle, most commonly made of metal that holds a drinking glass (stakan). Their primary purpose is to be able to hold a very hot glass of tea, which is usually consumed right after it is brewed. The stability of the glass on the table is also significantly improved. It is a traditional way of serving and drinking tea in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Poland, and some other Slavic states. thumb|A podstakannik with a glass inside thumb|A glass of tea inside a gilded glass holder