Tea was brought to Russia only in the 17th century: in 1638, it was presented as a gift to Tsar Mikhail Fyodorovich. In the 19th century, tea became the number one beverage not only among aristocrats and merchants but also among ordinary people. It was hard to find a home without a samovar and a rounded teapot. Tea was often drunk in a special way – "vprikusku." Exotic dried leaves were long used as medicine. This beverage was not accessible to everyone, only to very wealthy people: a pound of tea (just over 450 grams) cost between two and six rubles, while 16 kilograms of rye flour cost only 35 kopecks. But over time, tea truly became a popular drink. Jam, various sweets, dried fruits, and pastries were served with it. And, of course, sugar: it was quite expensive, so people came up with an original way to extend the pleasure. They drank tea while holding a piece of sugar between their teeth, known as "vprikusku." This way, the sugar lasted longer, for several cups. On the other hand, the wasteful method of adding sugar to the cup and stirring it was called "vnakladku." The most resourceful, however, drank tea "vdogonk": for this, they placed a piece of sugar on a piece of bread and gradually moved it, saving it for later.