Have you ever wondered how long since people began to boil water? There are references that the ancient Romans did this in a special way. A large hot stone had to be thrown into a vessel with water. As a result, we got boiling water. Something like the samovar was used by the Chinese, but to prepare just hot water. But in Russia, a samovar appeared only in the 18th century.
History
For some reason, there are rumors among people that the idea of creating a samovar from the Netherlands was brought by Peter I. 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. First copper It was made in the district of the Tula region by the Lisitsyn brothers. People liked the invention and began to sell well. Over time, this allowed the brothers to expand production. They recruited more workers and created a factory for the production of samovars.
Demands for the goods grew, other craftsmen noticed the profitability of production and began to open their workshops in Tula. Now, customers were given the choice of material from which the product was made. It could be cupronickel, copper, firebox or brass. For wealthy customers, craftsmen covered the container with silver or gold. They sophisticated by changing the shape of the product, covering it with chased patterns.
Device and principle of operation
A samovar is a container for heating and boiling water. A pipe is inserted inside the product, reaching the top of the samovar. She served to load fuel. The tank and the pipe were isolated from each other. From above it was closed by a ring. A faucet was mounted on the side of the vessel and handles on the sides. Water was poured into the container. The tube 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 faucet, boiling water was poured into the teapot without 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 enter the teapot. If the fuel was damp, it was necessary to fan the fire. According to the old grandfather's method, they used the tarpaulin boot, 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 the newlyweds or those who have a birthday. The beauty of the products and their variety are impressive. Porcelain items under Khokhloma or Gzhel will be the decoration of any table. For more demanding customers, souvenir or exclusive items are offered.
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