Armudu

It is similar to the Turkish traditional tea glass called ince belli bardak (lit.

Tea serving and drinking is an important component of Azerbaijani culture.

The Armudu is made from a variety of materials: glass, porcelain, faience, and silver.

Firstly, this type of glass is easy to hold because its top edge is wider than the middle, which prevents it from slipping out of hands.

[citation needed] Thirdly, it has been argued that, unlike regular glasses and cups, in which hot liquids cool evenly, the Armudu ensures proportional cooling at the time of drinking allowing cooling of the tea in the top portion of the glass while keeping the bottom part hot.