This simple tea glass holder with a crystal tea glass is the perfect start to any Ukrainian tea drinking collection. It is the original chrome plated Ukrainian Railroad Tea Glass Holder (podstakannik). It features an emblem of Odessa City Railroad which reads: "Odes'ka Zaliznitsa" - "Одеська Зализниця" on the front and detailed designs throughout. Now you can enjoy your favorite hot tea in the traditional manner, with this Ukrainian Tea Glass Holder.
To avoid the cracking of the glass when pouring boiling water in it, put a metal spoon in the glass to conduct away some of the heat.