When and where did the samovar appear?

Have you ever wondered since when people started boiling water? There are mentions that the ancient Romans did it in a special way. A large red-hot stone had to be thrown into a vessel with water. As a result, they received boiling water. Something similar to a samovar was used by the Chinese, but for the preparation of just hot water. But in Russia, the samovar appeared only in the 18th century.

History

For some reason, there are rumors among people that Peter I brought the idea of a samovar device from Holland. In fact, they appeared after the death of the emperor. Judging by reliable sources, the beginning of the manufacture of the product is dated 1778. The first copper samovar was made in the district of the Tula region by the Lisitsyn brothers. People liked the invention and it began to sell out well. Over time, this allowed the brothers to expand production. They recruited more workers and created a factory for the production of samovars.

The demand for goods grew, other craftsmen noticed the profitability of production and began to open their workshops in Tula. Now customers were given a choice of the material from which the product was made. It could be nickel silver, copper, furnace or brass. For rich clients, the masters covered the container with silver or gold. They were sophisticated, changing the shape of the product, covering it with embossed patterns.

Device and operating principle

A samovar is a container for heating and boiling water. A pipe is inserted inside the product, reaching to the top of the samovar. It served to load fuel. The container and the pipe were isolated from each other. From above it was closed with a burner. A tap was mounted on the side of the vessel, and handles were mounted on the sides. Water was poured into the container. The pipe was filled with fuel in the form of chips, twigs or cones and set on fire. At the same time, it heated up and gave off heat to the water, which quickly boiled. It did not cool down immediately, since the fuel kept the temperature for a while. Thanks to the tap, boiling water was poured into a teapot for brewing without any problems, which was then placed on the burner. Maintaining a certain distance from the tap to the bottom did not allow suspensions from boiling water to get into the teapot. If the fuel was getting wet, it was necessary to fan the fire. According to the old grandfather's method, a kirza boot was used for this, which served as furs.

Samovar as a gift

Modern samovars are associated with well-being, warmth of the hearth. They are bought for their own use, given to newlyweds or birthday people. The beauty of the products and their diversity are impressive. Porcelain products for khokhloma or gzhel will decorate any table. For more demanding customers, souvenir or exclusive copies are offered.