The podstakannik (Russian: подстака́нник, 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. Podstakanniks appeared in Russian tea culture in the late 18th century, when drinking tea became common in Russia. It is a traditional way of serving and drinking tea in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and other Slavic states.