Traditional Russian Tea Glass Holder " podstakannik ", meaning " " under and " stakan " glass It has been traditionally used during travel in railroad cars for tea drinking so as not to hold the hot glass with your bare hands It has become a statuses symbol make from materials which doesn ' t rust or stain and is dishwasher safe Suitable for Hot or Cold Beverages Glass and the Metal Glass Holder are Dishwasher Safe Russian Cut Crystal Tea Glass + 1 Metal glass Holder Podstakannik Glass is slightly tapered from top to bottom