Editing Samovar (section)

==Description==
A Samovar typically is made of [[iron]], [[copper]], [[Brass|polished brass]], [[bronze]], [[silver]], [[gold]], [[tin]], or [[nickel]] &mdash; and consists of a body, base and chimney, cover and steam vent, handles, tap and key, crown and ring, chimney extension and cap, drip-bowl, and teapot. The body shape can be an [[urn]], [[krater]], barrel, cylinder, or sphere. Sizes and designs vary, from very large capacity to smaller family-sized vessels, holding {{convert|4|L|USgal}}, and those of a modest  {{convert|1|L|USgal}} size.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Из какого металла изготавливают самовары?|url=https://www.samovarnie-tradicii.ru/page/iz-kakikh-metallov-izgotavlivaetsya-samovar|access-date=2021-02-12|website=www.samovarnie-tradicii.ru}}</ref>

A traditional samovar consists of a large metal container with a tap near the bottom and a metal pipe running vertically through the middle. The pipe is filled with solid fuel which is ignited to heat the water in the surrounding container. A small (6 to 8&nbsp;inch/15 to 20&nbsp;cm) [[Chimney|smoke-stack]] is put on the top to ensure [[Stack effect|draft]]. After the water boils and the fire is extinguished, the smoke-stack can be removed and a [[teapot]] placed on top to be heated by the rising hot air. The teapot is used to brew a strong concentrate of tea known as ''zavarka'' (''заварка''). The tea is served by diluting this concentrate with boiled water from the main container, usually at a water-to-tea ratio of 10-to-1, varying to taste.{{citation needed|date=July 2014}}