samovar

Russian tea urn

A samovar is a metal urn, traditionally Russian, used for heating water for tea.

It typically has a central chimney for burning charcoal and a spigot for dispensing hot water.

The samovar occupies a central place in Russian hospitality and tea culture: The samovar was always ready for guests.

Russian

tea

Steeped leaf beverage

brass · copper · charcoal · traditional · gathering · warmth · family · ornate · heirloom · blini

brewing

tea

Steeped leaf beverage

  • urnDecorative container for ashes
  • spigotLiquid flow controller
  • charcoalBurned wood residue

water · steep · concentrate · dilute · hot · boiling · infusion · pour · dispensing · reservoir

collectible

antique

Old valued collectible

  • brassCopper-zinc metal mixture
  • copperReddish-brown metallic element
  • ornateElaborately decorated

engraved · heirloom · vintage · patina · handcrafted · artifact · silver · decorative · museum · auction

Persian

Iran

Islamic republic in Asia

hospitality · sugar cube · carpet · gathering · engraved · silver · turquoise · bazaar · teahouse · decorative

Categories
Opposites
heating/brewing method

samovarelectric kettle

Appliance that heats water

microwave · instant coffee · Keurig · kettle · stovetop kettle

cultural beverage tradition

samovarespresso machine

Pressurized coffee brewing device

French press

temperature of beverage service

samovarice bucket

Insulated cube holder

ice dispenser · water cooler

Family

samovars

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G