Yes, this is how tea is served in Erzurum, eastern Turkey (picture was taken in Ankara!)
Tea is kept relatively warmer until served.
Of course, you have to turn it upside down to be able to drink.
Color balanced for more red.
Statistics
Place: 219 out of 278 Avg (all users): 4.5445 Avg (commenters): 4.2500 Avg (participants): 4.4103 Avg (non-participants): 4.6402 Views since voting: 817 Views during voting: 371 Votes: 281 Comments: 8 Favorites: 0