Origin for its use is probably middle east style I assume like Persia / Turkey while the bottom is actually a boiler which was used around East Europe a lot. We have one in our home, a modern one though. Quite convenient when you have large party who wants to drink tea and you want to avoid moving too much to the kitchen.
Certain tea gardens in Turkey you can order a Semaver to self-serve. This is often done because some people prefer stronger tea and others less and thus you can adjust it easily yourself.
Origin for its use is probably middle east style I assume like Persia / Turkey while the bottom is actually a boiler which was used around East Europe a lot. We have one in our home, a modern one though. Quite convenient when you have large party who wants to drink tea and you want to avoid moving too much to the kitchen.
Certain tea gardens in Turkey you can order a Semaver to self-serve. This is often done because some people prefer stronger tea and others less and thus you can adjust it easily yourself.
Suddenly, the most famous Turkish-Dutch user in Danbooru! Thanks for the info, HelepolisH.
Origin for its use is probably middle east style I assume like Persia / Turkey while the bottom is actually a boiler which was used around East Europe a lot. We have one in our home, a modern one though. Quite convenient when you have large party who wants to drink tea and you want to avoid moving too much to the kitchen.
Certain tea gardens in Turkey you can order a Semaver to self-serve. This is often done because some people prefer stronger tea and others less and thus you can adjust it easily yourself.
It's also used in Russia, where it's called самовар (Samovar, how surprising).