History
Samovars were developed commercially in a Russian city called Tula in the late 1700s, becoming popular in Persia as well. They continued to gain popularity through the early 1900s. As modern water boiling conveniences became readily available, they declined in popularity, though there are now electrical samovars available, mostly in Europe where they continue to be used by people of Slavic or Iranian origin.
Function
Samovars were used to keep hot water available on a constant basis throughout the day. People would gather around it to chat and drink tea, much like the water cooler in offices today.
Types
There are currently two main types of Russian samovars: one burns charcoal, the other uses electric to heat the water. The other main modern producer of samovars--Iran--produces electric, natural gas, and oil-burning samovars.
Features
The samovar consists of a main compartment that has a faucet near the bottom and a steam vent. This has a heating unit running through the middle, usually a pipe with a small chimney on top. There is also a teapot that sits on top to hold a concentrated tea. They usually have feet and handles, and some come with a tray and teacups.
Geography
The samovar became popular in Russia and spread into Central and Eastern European countries as well as Persia (modern Iran), and other northern Middle Eastern countries.


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