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.
Steeped leaf beverage
- RussiaEurasian federation, largest country
- dachaSeasonal rural dwelling
- hospitalityGenerous treatment of guests
- brassCopper-zinc metal mixture
copper · charcoal · traditional · gathering · warmth · family · ornate · heirloom
Steeped leaf beverage
- urnDecorative container for ashes
- spigotLiquid flow controller
- charcoalBurned wood residue
- waterClear essential liquid
steep · concentrate · dilute · hot · boiling · infusion · pour · dispensing
tea
Steeped leaf beverage
- RussiaEurasian federation, largest country
- dachaSeasonal rural dwelling
- hospitalityGenerous treatment of guests
brass · copper · charcoal · traditional · gathering · warmth · family · ornate · heirloom · blini
tea
Steeped leaf beverage
water · steep · concentrate · dilute · hot · boiling · infusion · pour · dispensing · reservoir
antique
Old valued collectible
engraved · heirloom · vintage · patina · handcrafted · artifact · silver · decorative · museum · auction
Iran
Islamic republic in Asia
hospitality · sugar cube · carpet · gathering · engraved · silver · turquoise · bazaar · teahouse · decorative
- Eastern EuropePoland, Hungary, Romania, Ukraine, Bulgaria
- RussiaRussia, Moscow, Kremlin, Red Square, Siberia
- metalwarecopperware, brassware, ironware, pewterware, silverware
- teawareteapot, tea cup, tea set, tea kettle, teaspoon
- Persian CulturePersian gardens, Persian garden, Nowruz, Persian rugs, Persian carpet
- Russian CultureBolshoi, matryoshka, Kremlin, Hermitage, balalaika
samovarelectric kettle
Appliance that heats water
microwave · instant coffee · Keurig · kettle · stovetop kettle