Across Africa, local scrap metal workshops recycle all sorts of thin metal scrap into charcoal or wood-burning stoves of various shapes, styles and sizes. In West Africa, the small size is made expressly for small teapots used for the popular mint tea or 'attaya.' Lightweight, with a ring, it can be easily carried, even to and from any daily job to provide a handy means for a tea fire on breaks. The large size is used for grilling fish or meats. Even city families with modern ovens keep one handy for recipes that call for grilling over a fire and one for attaya. They wear out somewhat quickly so there is always a steady demand for replacements.