Handmade Real Copper Samovar Tea Pot Set - Electric 220V Russian Tea Maker for Traditional Tea Ceremonies, Home Decor & Gift Giving

I fell in love with the samovars the first time I laid eyes on them and Tubibu's samovars had the best compromise between price point and old-fashioned beauty (the modern ones just look too... modern for me, they're pretty but I think they're no prettier than an ordinary electric kettle). These ones had style.The Samovar and its chainik (teapot) on top are all-metal with wooden handles and very sturdy, no loose parts on mine. The spigot turns a little stiffly but better that than too loosely and I imagine that will correct itself with time.This isn't a complicated appliance - it's heated by a heating coil in the bottom of the samovar's kettle like you'd find in an electric stove, controlled by a temperature dial on the side of the samovar. That's it. It got the water boiling pretty quickly, after that I turned it down to a simmer and it worked a trick. Keeps the chainik nice and hot. I tried loose assam tea in the chainik the first time I used it to see how well it worked and there was no leaf plugging the spigot/in the cup, but I'm going to use a steel diffuser in it from now on for easier cleanup.All the metal areas of the Samovar will get very hot (obviously). There's plenty of wooden handles to hold and I wasn't afraid of burning myself on the metal parts. Watch kids and pets around the samovar (again, obviously). The lid of the chainik has no wooden grip and will get hot, if you need to lift the lid off you'll need to use a cloth.The Samovar is great for boiling water if you just wanted to make a single cup of tea with a bag or instant coffee, too.IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are in the US/Canada you will need a 2000 watt step-up transformer to operate the Samovar, because it's made for Euro/240 volt power. This is an extra expense (about 80 or so dollars as of the time of this review depending on the transformer you buy) and a bulky, heavy, intimidating-looking item (though the transformer is safe to use off a grounded 120v outlet) so be mindful of this if you want to display the samovar... and you will. It's made to be seen.Looks nice, working but the copper coating in the kettle is coming off showing the white bottom. The tea in the kettle does not get hot even though the water in samovar is boiling hot,I have to heat tea in microwave (mine is electric samovar)Absolutely beautiful & practical! Thank you!?I had to order this samovar twice, the first one apparently got lost in the mail? I had an event, so I was nervous.When contacted, the seller courteously and VERY promptly sent out another, expedited and without charge. Unbelievable customer service!!The second arrived quickly through TNT/Fedex tracking with no problems.The product has absolutely beautiful workmanship! Handstamped copper, perfectly polished. No leaking or drips. No crooked seams or wobbly bits.10/10 would recommend!It came exactly as pictured. So beautiful and easy to assemble. Also came with a copper cup and maroon bag.The seller was very nice and stayed in contact to make sure I had a converter and received the samovar in good condition. It arrived in less than a week in great condition.Thank you so much!Today i recived it.. Really nice quality... Number 3 boil the water.. Q is what the function of 1 and 2..number?Hi need send to me free shipping address because I want return back the backage it is very expensive or send to me the free adapter thanksi love itThe unit is poorly built, poorly specified and not fit for purpose.In view of that, I shall be using part of it as a vase, since I cannot trust the electrical safety, and I have no details of the metal that used to coat the kettle and teapot internally. (the teapot spout is not even coated internally).Product excellent delivery was difficult due to customs importitem is arrived much earlier expected. Been wrapped so strongly safely.Good product little problem resolved quickly.Would shop again.Excellent service. Happy