The samovar is a wonderful device for drinking tea. It can be used not only at home, but also outside the city. The structure is easy to move, as a rule, it does not take up much space. The models are quite diverse, the choice in stores is wide and it will not be difficult to purchase a suitable samovar.
Instructions
Step 1
Decide on a samovar model: there are coal ones that can be used outdoors, electric ones, applicable to apartment conditions, and combined ones.
Step 2
Choose an electric samovar if you live in an apartment. Such a model can become not only a device for boiling water, but also an elegant interior decoration. Such a samovar is very easy to use and safe. It provides fast boiling of water, it stays hot for a long time thanks to brass, which retains heat well.
Step 3
Buy a charcoal samovar if you are going to use it in a country house, in the country or for tea drinking outdoors. Stock up on the right amount of fuel for the samovar: coal, wood chips, cones, etc. To use this model, you will need a lot of space. You should learn how to regulate the draft so that the water in it boils. Any samovar must be accompanied by instructions for its operation. Water from a coal samovar - with a smoke and a unique taste.
Step 4
Decide on the volume of the samovar. It must be selected based on the number of people who will use it. Electric samovars are made in volumes from 1.5 liters, they are compact and easy to carry. The most popular are designs from 3 to 7 liters. The volume of 5, 7 or 10 liters is typical for coal options. They are good for making boiling water for 5-10 people, as well as making tea in a teapot.
Step 5
Decide on the color of the samovar. In shops you can find yellow brass, silver nickel plated, with artistic painting, with a copper coating. As a result of the oxidation of copper, which is part of the brass, the samovar can become covered over time with brownish-red spots. Feel the object, the walls of the case can be smooth or with volumetric corrugation. Pay attention to the shape of the purchased product, the fastest way for water to boil in a samovar is in the form of a cone.
Step 6
Buy a nickel-plated samovar or a hand-painted samovar if you need an easy-to-clean item. For brass samovars, special detergents are produced.
Step 7
Ask the seller about the warranty period (usually two years). The price of a samovar depends on the type, material and volume. In addition, it matters whether it is a new samovar, an old one restored by masters, or an antique antique thing. When buying antiques, check if they are leaking and if the key holds water. This can be done by simply filling the samovar with water. It is advisable to do this procedure at the time of purchase, so that later you do not look for a master or do not hand over the purchase under warranty.
