Samovars are part of Russian tea culture.

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Samovars are a part of the traditional Russian tea culture. A samovar is metal container used for heating water. Concentrated tea is poured from a teapot in tiny amounts into a cup. Then hot water is added from the samovar to dilute the tea to the appropriate strength. While samovars have fallen out of everyday use, They are still used for some occasions. In addition, antique samovars are sometimes family heirlooms and decorative reminders of the past. You can find samovars at markets in Russia; but may have trouble getting them out of the country, according to some reports.

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Location: Svirstroy, Russia
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