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Steeped in Tradition
Author: Mikhail Ivanov
Russian Life: Sep/Oct 2001
Department: Features
Page: 58 ( 6) pages
Summary: Some may think that vodka is Russia's national drink, but the truth is that Russians can live without vodka, but they cannot survive without tea. In fact, there are few places on earth where more tea is consumed per capita than Russia. We take a look at the origins of this obsession, from samovars to tea with jam to torts and pryaniki. You'll be brewing a cup yourself before you finish.
This article appeared in the Sep/Oct 2001 issue of Russian Life. The text of this article is not available online.
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