The proposed idea of creating a thermos with a national Chinese pattern deserves high praise. It is a successful combination of functionality and aesthetics, corresponding to modern market trends focused on the uniqueness and cultural identity of the product.
On the one hand, a thermos is a practical and popular product, necessary in everyday life. On the other hand, the use of a national Chinese pattern adds attractiveness and exclusivity. This allows you to stand out from competitors and attract the attention of buyers interested in Eastern culture or simply connoisseurs of beautiful and unusual items.
The idea is well thought out and takes into account all the necessary requirements. It is assumed that the thermos will be made of high-quality materials and have good thermal insulation properties. The design should also be thoughtful and include an authentic Chinese pattern, made with high artistic skill.
However, to implement the idea, it is necessary to take into account some nuances, which Team 6 coped with perfectly:
Pattern selection: The team carefully selected the pattern, taking into account its significance in Chinese culture and the perception of the target audience. Sometimes some motives may have a specific meaning and not be understood outside of China.
Pricing strategy: The price of the thermos corresponds to its quality and uniqueness. Team 6 analyzed the competitive market and determined the optimal price.
Marketing and promotion: To successfully implement the idea, the team developed an effective marketing strategy that would emphasize the uniqueness and advantages of the thermos with a national Chinese pattern.
The idea deserves a positive assessment and has great potential for successful implementation. The quality of the development of the above-mentioned nuances will allow creating a competitive and popular product.
We tried to show the steps and size of the cup with some self-made model pictures, as well as the size display of the bag model next to the cup to tell the user how many things we can hold. This allows our users to experience the product better.
This is the size and use of a small cloth bag.
We use a cardboard shell to simulate the cloth bag separately, so that we can better understand it, which is about 10-15 cm high.
Its function is to hold candy, because Russian tea likes to put sugar in it. According to what we looked up, they like to put sugar cubes in it. But we didn’t have a sugar cube, so we used coconut sugar about the same size instead.
There is almost 8 pieces of candy in it.
This is a comparison of the size of the cup and the bag.
The feeling of holding a cup in one’s hand.
Of course, the appearance of our products is some traditional Chinese patterns, so this cup is only a reference for the comparison size.
Our product: Our product is currently in the modeling and rendering stage, and we are also considering whether to add other interactive functions besides the appearance design, such as sensor technology and voice recognition functions, to remind customers when they can’t find things or need to add water and sugar. We will provide more detailed pictures and ideas later to help customers better understand our ideas and refine our design.
After intense discussions among the 18 groups, they presented to us their final plan, which was Yanping’s second design concept. They expressed appreciation for the shape of the thermal flask and said that their target customers liked this style of cup.
I. Appearance Design
Overall Style:
Following the traditional Chinese blue and white porcelain style, the overall appearance presents a rustic, elegant and highly oriental aesthetic. The style of the cup sleeve can be designed with some Russian elements. The pattern color is gold, which complements the leather texture.
Details of the Cup Sleeve and Magnetic Pouch:
The design of the cup sleeve still pays attention to matching the style of the cup body. Soft, light-colored and traditional Chinese patterns are selected, such as plain silk with hidden patterns or plain linen with simple geometric patterns. There may be some exquisite hand-embroidery elements on the surface of the cup sleeve, such as small plum blossom embroidery or simple Chinese auspicious character embroidery, to further enhance the overall Chinese style.
The magnetic pouch on the cup sleeve will have a traditional Chinese plate buckle design on the bag mouth, which is both beautiful and convenient to open and close. The surface of the bag may have some light printed patterns, such as delicate floral patterns or simple Chinese geometric patterns, making the overall appearance more refined and beautiful, and integrating with the Chinese style of the cup body and cup sleeve.
II. Function Design
Insulation Function:
The ceramic material itself has a relatively strong thermal conductivity, so in order to achieve good insulation effects, a high-efficiency vacuum insulation layer will be set inside the ceramic cup body. This vacuum insulation layer can effectively block heat conduction, allowing hot water to remain at a suitable temperature for a long time in the cup, so that customers can enjoy warm beverages at any time, whether it is in the cold Russian winter or during daily travel.
Multi-functional lid:
In order to increase the practicality of the insulated cup, a dual-function lid is designed. In daily life, people often have different drinking scenarios, and when they need to share beverages or drink a small amount of water alone, the lid can be designed to function as a separate drinking cup, which can meet this demand and also be convenient to carry, without the need to prepare an extra cup, thus improving the user’s convenience during use. The edge of the lid will be rounded for a comfortable drinking experience. At the same time, the sealing design of the lid and cup body is also critical, and a special rubber sealing component will be used to ensure that the lid is tightly closed when it covers the cup mouth, effectively preventing heat loss and spills, and ensuring the insulation effect and safety of the beverage.
Cup sleeve and magnetic suction pouch function:
Increasing the cup sleeve is not only to protect the insulated cup, but also to consider the customers’ eating habits by designing a magnetic suction pouch on the cup sleeve. Russians love candies and some snacks, and this small pouch can be convenient for them to store these snacks, so that they can easily obtain their favorite foods during travel, work, or leisure time.
III. Material Design
Body and lid materials:
The body and lid are made of high-quality ceramic materials. The ceramic used will have high purity, low density, and a fine texture to ensure that the body and lid form a uniform structure during firing, thus having good mechanical properties and are less prone to cracking, deformation, etc. The ceramic material itself also has the advantage of being non-toxic, odorless, and chemically stable, which can ensure the safety and hygiene of the beverage, allowing users to drink with peace of mind. In the selection of ceramic materials, reference will be made to the types of ceramic used in traditional blue and white porcelain production, such as kaolin ceramic, to try to restore the texture and flavor of traditional blue and white porcelain.
Cup sleeve and magnetic pouch materials:
The cup sleeve material, as mentioned earlier, can be selected from soft, light-colored fabrics with traditional Chinese patterns.
The magnetic pouch material is selected for waterproof, durable, and coordinated fabrics such as silk with a waterproof coating or thick linen. An internal magnetic device is set up, and the magnetic device uses high-strength, small-volume permanent magnets to ensure that the pouch can be firmly attached to the cup sleeve.
Overall Dimensions: 21cm x 6.5cm.
The overall shape of our final design is inspired by blue-and-white porcelain, as our client specifically requested designs with elements of blue-and-white porcelain. The cup lid can be detached and used as a tea cup for easy drinking. To make the thermos more portable when going out, we created a leather cup sleeve. This sleeve not only facilitates carrying but also provides protection. To meet the client’s need to carry sweets like sugar and cookies when going out for tea, we built a magnetic device into the cup sleeve that holds an external magnetic pouch for these items.
The gourd-shaped design skillfully blends traditional cultural elements, its unique contour giving a sense of smoothness and elegance, which easily evokes feelings of good fortune and wealth. The addition of vine handles further enriches the appearance of the product, as they naturally wrap around the contours of the gourd, adding liveliness and artistic appeal to the insulated cup, making it no longer monotonous, and also making it easier for users to carry.
Color Material Analysis:
Color: The white and blue combination in the blue and white porcelain pattern is fresh and elegant, enhanced by the accent of auspicious cloud patterns, which makes it look more ancient and grand. The blue patterns jump on the white background, giving the product a strong cultural atmosphere, while the auspicious cloud patterns add a meaning of good luck and fortune.
Materials: Based on the appearance, the cup body may be made of ceramic to perfectly showcase the texture and patterns of blue and white porcelain. The vine handle may be a plastic material with flexibility and strength, specially treated to simulate the appearance of vines. The inner lining material should be stainless steel to ensure good insulation performance and durability.
Xiaoyu：
In my third design sketch, the main material of the cup is ceramic, and the overall color is blue and white. The middle cup sleeve is painted with traditional Chinese auspicious clouds and pipa figures. There is a peony in full bloom in the center of the painting, scattered around the silk, etc., with Chinese classical beauty cup sets can choose to use artificial leather material.
Yanshu：
1.The overall shape design
Source of inspiration:
Ancient Chinese scrolls, which contain profound cultural heritage, are often closely associated with art forms such as calligraphy and painting, and are important symbols of traditional Chinese culture.
Outline:
The thermos cup is cylindrical as a whole, imitating the general shape of a scroll.
One end is designed in the shape of a slightly raised “reel head” that serves as the lid section. It can be used as a cup for drinking water. Its shape resembles the wooden or jade shaft heads at both ends of ancient scrolls, which are rounded and have a certain sense of refinement, giving people a simple and elegant feeling. The “reel head” at the other end is used to disassemble and dispense candy and biscuits.
2.Material selection
Cup body:
Double-layer stainless steel vacuum insulation structure to ensure excellent thermal insulation performance. The inner layer of stainless steel ensures the hygiene and safety of the drink, while the outer layer of stainless steel can be decorated to present traditional patterns such as moire and bouquets.
Decorative parts:
For the “reel head” part, you can choose to make it with a wooden material (such as mahogany, sandalwood, etc.), or you can apply a layer of varnish to the wooden surface to increase the gloss and protect the wood.
3.Color matching
The overall color is beige, which can well simulate the color of ancient scroll paper, creating a simple and elegant atmosphere.
Source of inspiration: Inspired by the traditional Chinese mortise and tenon structure, it is cleverly integrated into the shape design of the thermos cup to create a unique shape.
The shape of the main body: The thermos cup as a whole presents a hexagonal prism, and the edge of each side is designed into a slightly convex tenon or a concave hole shape, which is spliced and combined with each other, as if it is a delicate mortise and tenon handicraft.
2、Material selection
The high-quality stainless steel material is used as the shell of the thermos cup, which has good thermal insulation performance, is durable and easy to clean, and can effectively protect the inner tank and maintain the temperature of the drink.
The whole can be selected with Chinese characteristics of mahogany, sandalwood and other high-quality wood, after fine polishing, showing the natural texture and warm texture of the wood.
3、Decorative details in Chinese style
Carved patterns: In the wooden decoration area, traditional Chinese patterns are carefully carved. For example, the auspicious moire is used as the main decorative element, winding along the edges of each side and the stitching, showing the continuity and agility of the moire.
Xiaoyu:
The second scheme I designed was based on the form of Russian matryoshka dolls. The outer teacups can be) two together, and inside they hold three layers of small teacups, one layer on top of the other. Traditional patterns of Chinese ceramics are painted on the outside, with traditional Chinese elements such as the national flower peony and auspicious clouds inside. Inside, I want to write some famous dynasties in ancient China, and then place them in chronological order.
Yanping：
I. Appearance Design Overall Style: Following the traditional Chinese blue and white porcelain style, the overall appearance presents a rustic, elegant and highly oriental aesthetic. The style of the cup sleeve can be designed with some Russian elements. The pattern color is gold, which complements the leather texture. Details of the Cup Sleeve and Magnetic Pouch: The design of the cup sleeve still pays attention to matching the style of the cup body. Soft, light-colored and traditional Chinese patterns are selected, such as plain silk with hidden patterns or plain linen with simple geometric patterns. There may be some exquisite hand-embroidery elements on the surface of the cup sleeve, such as small plum blossom embroidery or simple Chinese auspicious character embroidery, to further enhance the overall Chinese style. The magnetic pouch on the cup sleeve will have a traditional Chinese plate buckle design on the bag mouth, which is both beautiful and convenient to open and close. The surface of the bag may have some light printed patterns, such as delicate floral patterns or simple Chinese geometric patterns, making the overall appearance more refined and beautiful, and integrating with the Chinese style of the cup body and cup sleeve.
II. Function Design Insulation Function: The ceramic material itself has a relatively strong thermal conductivity, so in order to achieve good insulation effects, a high-efficiency vacuum insulation layer will be set inside the ceramic cup body. This vacuum insulation layer can effectively block heat conduction, allowing hot water to remain at a suitable temperature for a long time in the cup, so that customers can enjoy warm beverages at any time, whether it is in the cold Russian winter or during daily travel. Multi-functional lid: In order to increase the practicality of the insulated cup, a dual-function lid is designed. In daily life, people often have different drinking scenarios, and when they need to share beverages or drink a small amount of water alone, the lid can be designed to function as a separate drinking cup, which can meet this demand and also be convenient to carry, without the need to prepare an extra cup, thus improving the user’s convenience during use. The edge of the lid will be rounded for a comfortable drinking experience. At the same time, the sealing design of the lid and cup body is also critical, and a special rubber sealing component will be used to ensure that the lid is tightly closed when it covers the cup mouth, effectively preventing heat loss and spills, and ensuring the insulation effect and safety of the beverage. Cup sleeve and magnetic suction pouch function: Increasing the cup sleeve is not only to protect the insulated cup, but also to consider the customers’ eating habits by designing a magnetic suction pouch on the cup sleeve. Russians love candies and some snacks, and this small pouch can be convenient for them to store these snacks, so that they can easily obtain their favorite foods during travel, work, or leisure time.
III. Material Design Body and lid materials: The body and lid are made of high-quality ceramic materials. The ceramic used will have high purity, low density, and a fine texture to ensure that the body and lid form a uniform structure during firing, thus having good mechanical properties and are less prone to cracking, deformation, etc. The ceramic material itself also has the advantage of being non-toxic, odorless, and chemically stable, which can ensure the safety and hygiene of the beverage, allowing users to drink with peace of mind. In the selection of ceramic materials, reference will be made to the types of ceramic used in traditional blue and white porcelain production, such as kaolin ceramic, to try to restore the texture and flavor of traditional blue and white porcelain. Cup sleeve and magnetic pouch materials: The cup sleeve material, as mentioned earlier, can be selected from soft, light-colored fabrics with traditional Chinese patterns. The magnetic pouch material is selected for waterproof, durable, and coordinated fabrics such as silk with a waterproof coating or thick linen. An internal magnetic device is set up, and the magnetic device uses high-strength, small-volume permanent magnets to ensure that the pouch can be firmly attached to the cup sleeve.
The main pattern of the thermos cup is partly derived from the shape of the Boshan furnace.
The bottle body part: it presents a shape similar to the undulating peaks, with a number of staggered edges, just like the delicate mountain shape on the Boshan furnace, these ridge lines are smooth and layered, creating a fairyland-like artistic conception, fully showing the unique shape beauty and Chinese charm of the Boshan furnace.
The choice of materials
Shell material: The high-quality stainless steel material is selected as the shell of the thermos cup, which has good thermal insulation performance, durable and easy to clean, which can effectively protect the inner tank and maintain the temperature of the drink, and the gloss of stainless steel can also add a modern sense to the thermos cup, so that it can show the traditional charm of China without losing the fashionable atmosphere.
Decorative material: In the key parts of the thermos cup, such as the edge of the cup lid, the connection between the cup lid and the cup body, etc., wood materials are used for inlay or wrapping. High-quality woods such as mahogany and sandalwood with Chinese characteristics can be selected, which are finely polished to show the natural texture and warm texture of the wood, which is in sharp contrast with the stainless steel material to further enhance the charm of Chinese style.
Decorative details
Carved patterns: Carved traditional Chinese patterns. For example, with the auspicious moire as the main decorative element, the shape of the fairy mountain on the bottle body is also surrounded by moire, showing the continuity and agility of the moire.
Functional design
Heat preservation function: The advanced vacuum insulation technology is used to ensure that the inner tank can maintain the temperature of the drink for a long time. Whether it is hot water or cold drinks, it can maintain a suitable temperature for several hours, for example, hot water can still remain above 50°C after 6 hours, and cold drinks can be maintained below 10°C within 3 hours, to meet the daily drinking needs of users.
Handle design: At the top of the thermos cup, a foldable leather handle is designed. The handles are made of high-quality leather, such as cowhide, in classic black, brown or dark red colours to match the overall style. The length of the handle can be adjusted, and it is convenient for users to adjust the length of the handle according to their own needs by setting adjustable metal buckles or snap buckles. When not in use, the handle can be folded up and attached to the top of the thermos cup, which hardly takes up space; When you need to carry it by hand, unfold the handle and adjust it to the right length, so that you can easily carry the thermos mug on the go.
Non-slip bottom design: At the bottom of the thermos cup, that is, the circular base part of the simulated Boshan furnace base, a circle of anti-slip rubber pads is set.
Layered area design: Use a layered design in the small detachable cup that comes with the thermos cup. Divide the cup into two parts. The upper layer is narrower as an area for sugar and cups, and the lower layer is wider as a cup, and when drinking water and tea, pour the liquid in the thermos cup into a small cup to drink.
Xiaoyu：
According to the target user wants to make a beautiful thermos cup with Chinese characteristics, the first sketch is designed.
The main material of the cup on the sketch is ceramic, and the overall color is blue and white. The middle cup sleeve has a drawing of the Great Wall of China. The ceramic and the Great Wall have Chinese characteristics, and the cup sleeve can be made of artificial leather.
Yanping：
Appearance features: Since the client is interested in Chinese porcelain, the insulated cup takes the shape of Chinese porcelain, which looks different from the conventional insulated cup that is usually cylindrical. The patterns are also arranged in a two-dimensional and four-dimensional continuous pattern similar to the blue and white porcelain (I’m sorry I didn’t show it in this sketch, it’s hard to depict in this sketch.)
Functional innovation: The lid of the cup can not only function as a lid, but it can also be inverted while drinking to become a delicate drinking cup, meeting the client’s frustration of not being able to take a beautiful insulated cup out.
Material selection: The client has insulation needs, and ceramic material can also provide good insulation, and is easy to clean, making it convenient for the client to use.
We have designed two schemes in terms of appearance and function, and the following are our design ideas.
Option 1:
1. Design
1. Colors & Patterns:
The main color is traditional Russia dark blue and gold. The dark blue color represents the depth and mystery of Russia, while the gold pattern adds a retro luxury. The pattern can be traditional Russian floral motifs, such as sunflowers, daisies, etc., or architectural motifs with Russia characteristics, such as the Kremlin, St. Basil’s Cathedral, etc.
2. Material and Texture:
The cup is made of high-quality bone china material, which not only has good thermal insulation performance, but also has a delicate texture and high gloss, which can present a retro texture.
The surface of the cup can be hand-painted and carved to add three-dimensionality and artistry. The carved motifs can be traditional Russia ornaments, such as vines, flowers, etc.
3. Lid Design:
The lid has a vintage design that echoes the body of the cup and can be made of gold metal with gemstones or pearls. The top of the lid can be designed with a small handle, which is convenient for the grandfather to open and close the lid.
The inside of the lid can be installed with a silicone gasket to ensure the sealing of the cup and prevent beverage leakage.
2. Functional design
1. Keep warm function:
Adopt a double-layer ceramic structure with vacuum insulation materials filled in the middle, such as nano-silver ion insulation layers, which can effectively maintain the temperature of beverages. The preservation time can be up to several hours, so that the elderly can drink hot tea at any time when going out. The cup is equipped with an exquisite leather cup sleeve. High-quality leather in dark brown or black can be selected, and traditional Russian patterns or words can be embossed on it. The inside of the cup sleeve can be filled with soft sponge to protect the cup from impacts.
A heating base can be designed at the bottom of the cup, and the power supply can be connected via the USB port, which can heat the cup and ensure that the drink is always at the right temperature.
2. portability：
An adjustable shoulder strap or carry strap is designed on the cup sleeve, allowing the grandfather to choose the carrying method according to his needs. The shoulder straps can be designed with a wide width to reduce the pressure on the shoulders; The carrying strap can be designed as a soft leather material for a comfortable feel.
3. Leak-proof design:
The cup mouth is sealed with silicone to ensure that the cup will not leak when tilted or inverted. The seal can be chosen in dark blue or gold to match the color of the cup body, which is both beautiful and practical.
A locking device is designed on the lid of the cup, and when the lid is closed, the latch will automatically lock to prevent the lid from being opened accidentally. The lock can be made of metal, and some delicate patterns can be engraved on it to increase the beauty of the cup.
Option 2:
1. Design
1. Overall Shape:
The shape of the cup can refer to the traditional blue and white porcelain teacup, with a slightly rounded curve, elegant and stable. The cup is of moderate height for easy holding and carrying.
The bottom is designed to be smoothly rounded, ensuring stability when the cup is placed.
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2. Colors and patterns:
The main color is classic blue and white porcelain blue, with white as the background color, creating a fresh and elegant atmosphere.
The cup body is painted with exquisite traditional blue and white patterns, such as intertwined lotuses, peonies, landscapes, etc., showing the charm of rich traditional Chinese culture. It can be hand-painted to make the pattern more delicate and vivid, full of artistic sense. The edge of the cup can be outlined with gold lines to add a touch of luxury and also echo the retro style.
Materials and textures: The cup body is made of high-quality ceramic materials to ensure good heat insulation and durability. The texture of ceramics is fine and can better present the patterns and colors of blue and white porcelain.
The handles can be made of wood, such as dark walnut or cherry, and are finely polished to create a material contrast with the ceramic cup, adding a vintage vibe. The shape of the wooden handle can be designed to be curved in an arc, which is ergonomic and comfortable to hold.
It is equipped with a lid that matches the style of the cup, which can be made of porcelain and is also painted with blue and white porcelain patterns.
The top of the lid can be designed with a small ceramic button to facilitate opening and closing the lid. Silicone seals can be added to the rim of the lid to ensure the tightness of the cup and prevent the drink from spilling.
2. Functional design
1. Thermal Insulation Performance:
Adding highly effective insulation to the inside of the cup ensures that the drink can be kept warm for a longer period of time. Whether it’s hot tea or coffee, it allows the old man to enjoy a warm drink at any time when he is out and about.
Double-layer ceramic structure can be used, and the vacuum insulation layer can be filled in the middle to improve the insulation effect.
2. Moderate Capacity:
The capacity of the cup should be designed to be moderate, which can not only meet the needs of the grandfather for one drink, but also not too heavy or bulky, and easy to carry. A capacity of 300–500 ml can be selected.
The above are some of our ideas, you are very welcome to discuss with us, and tell us some of your thoughts and suggestions on our design, we hope that you will tell us which ones you choose and like, so that we can go through your feedback and further a more detailed and comprehensive design solution.
We would like to tell you about Maria’s grandfather. Her grandfather, like her, was born in Donetsk. Today, Maria has only one grandfather left alive, on her father’s side. Her grandfather is now 73 years old, he is a pensioner. After graduating from the institute, he worked in the regulatory authorities of the Donetsk region his entire working life. During his work as an auditor, he checked and inspected not only the region, but also some Union Republics of the former Soviet Union.
Grandfather was born in the city of Snezhnoye, Donetsk region, in the family of a disabled miner, a sailor of the Black Sea Fleet, a participant in the Great Patriotic War. After graduating from high school, he began his career as a car mechanic, then as a miner in a mine. He served in the Soviet Army. In the Army, he was also actively involved in sports. At the USSR Missile Forces Boxing Championship, he fulfilled the standard of a candidate for Master of Sports of the USSR.
Lenin Square (Donetsk)
But the most important thing is that Masha’s grandfather is a creative person, he is a poet and a writer. He has written and published more than 10 collections of poems, stories and fairy tales in various publishing houses in Donbass. He dedicated many of them to his wife and granddaughter.
He reads his works
This is how unusual Maria’s grandfather is in terms of creativity. But otherwise, he is an ordinary person, just like us:
gets up at 7 am
does morning prayer
does exercises
has breakfast.
is engaged in creativity and his household chores throughout the day.
Grandfather visits the club of creative intelligentsia of the city of Donetsk, which is located in the Central Library. He reads new poems written by him there. He willingly attends art exhibitions, concerts and performances of poets – bards. He tries to live a full creative and ordinary life.
Central Library
Recently, in 2022 and 2023, grandfather wrote and published three collections of poems under the same title “Drobyshevo”: about the surrounding nature, beautiful winters; hard rural labor, a terrible war, about love for a woman.
Grandfather spent two years in the village of ‘Drobyshevo’ working on a large rural plot of land, tending the garden and growing vegetables: tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplants, onions, carrots, cabbage, garlic and herbs. And in the garden: apples, pears, plums, cherries, grapes; melons: magnificent watermelons and melons.
Of course, it is not easy for Masha’s grandfather, he is sick. He complains to doctors about headaches, joint pain, blood pressure. Quite recently, he began to include Chinese healing methods of Shiatsu, acupressure, tapping with a wooden stick on the body in his exercise cycle, but there is no Chinese literature that could be used to fully study. He asks Maria to look for this literature in Moscow. I think she will find it soon. Grandfather dreams of visiting China, getting to know the sights of the country, visiting the famous Great Wall of China.
Now it is worth telling about the peculiarity of Masha’s grandfather. Every time he works on a new work, he likes to brew himself tea. For him, this is a special ritual that gives him inspiration. But he drinks tea not only while writing, he also loves to have tea with the whole family. Especially when Maria comes to him on vacation. But the traditions of Russian tea drinking differ in many ways from the traditions of other countries.
Tea traditions in Russia – where they came from and how they developed.
In Russia, tea drinking has a long and rich history, playing an important role in culture and social life. In brief, the traditions look like this:
– History of its appearance in Russia. Tea appeared in Russia at the end of the 17th century, when the first tea parties were held by Tsar Peter I. Soon tea became a popular drink in Russian society.
Tsar Peter I
– Russian sweet table. The tradition is often associated with the concept of a “tea table”. This is a dinner event during which a wide range of snacks and sweet dishes are served, accompanied, of course, by tea. Various types can be presented here – from black to green.
– Samovar. Traditional Russian utensils for boiling water, play a key role in Russian tea parties. It is often decorated with patterns and serves as a central element when serving.
Samovar
– Brewing. It is done with a teapot or samovar. To maintain the optimal temperature of the brew, the teapot is covered with a handmade “babka”(teapot cover).
“Babka”
– Tea in Russian literature and art. It played a significant role in Russian literature and art. Many works, such as “The Master and Margarita” by M.A. Bulgakov, describe tea ceremonies as part of everyday life.
Art
– Tea houses and establishments. In modern Russia, there are many themed houses and cafes where people can enjoy a variety of teas, snacks and desserts. Such places usually create a cozy atmosphere, and the choice can vary from traditional varieties to exotic mixes.
Perlov’s Tea House on Myasnitskaya (Pagoda House)
– Russian black tea. Can be served with honey, lemon or jam. Often chosen for its strong flavour, which pairs well with traditional Russian appetizers.
– Tea parties with family and friends. Often associated with socialising. Families and friends gather together in the evening or on weekends to share experiences, discuss news and enjoy a cup of hot drink.
– Christmas and holiday traditions. During festive periods such as Christmas, tea drinking becomes especially festive. Families gather over a cup of tea, exchange gifts and give each other warmth and attention.
– Tea in Russian folk medicine. Russian culture traditionally believes in the healing properties of tea. Different types are considered beneficial to health, and in some cases tea is used as a remedy for colds and other ailments.
Overall, tea traditions in Russia represent hospitality, warmth and socialising. Tea is an integral part of the Russian way of life and continues to play an important role in the country’s everyday culture and an element of public life, symbolizing hospitality and comfort. The centuries-old traditions remain an important part of Russian culture today.
Problem
Sometimes Maria’s Grandfather faces problems that are related to his tradition of brewing tea before working with books. He often has to search for cups and mugs throughout the apartment. In addition, he is especially inspired by vintage and antique cups. He has a huge collection of porcelain tea sets.
Grandpa’s porcelain tea set
Therefore, he becomes very sad when he cannot drink from beautiful cups on the street or in the library, which he often goes to. He has to take a thermos with him, which is many times different from his favorite cups.
Qingdao is surrounded by mountains and the sea. It has beautiful scenery and a pleasant climate. Red tiles, green trees, the sea and the blue sky reflect each other, showing the beautiful posture of Qingdao. Red reefs, small waves, colorful sails and golden beaches form the beautiful scenic line of Qingdao. History, religion, folk customs, local conditions and customs, and festival celebrations endow Qingdao tourism with rich cultural connotations. The former residences of celebrities that condense modern history and culture; buildings of various countries with typical European styles form a characteristic of combining Chinese and Western elements.
Disposition: humorous and easy going, enjoying good relationships with my classmates.
Hobbies and interests: I grew up near the sea in Qingdao, so l love the waves and the beach .But unfortunately ,l can’t swim, so l can only play in the shallow water or sand with a swimming ring.
Future expectation: l am very honored to be a part of this group and lam looking forward to learning and working
with you. Can’t wait to get to know everyone.
My email: 3437793564@qq.com
Finally, please find attached some photos of my hometown. You are welcome to visit there.
Disposition: a little shy，easy-going and open-minded
I am a person who likes to try new things, but sometimes without the company of friends, it is easy to lose confidence and give up.
Hometown: RiZhao，This is a beautiful city with the sea, blue sky, clear water, and golden beaches. Do you like it? If you do, you are welcome to come as my guest.
Hobbies and interests:
1.Reading，I enjoy reading suspense novels, which are exciting for me.
2. Watching TV shows, my favorite shows are Rick and Morty, Better Call Saul, and Shameless.
3. Watching movies, my favorite movies are American History X, Interstellar, The Truman Show, and The Legend of 1900.
5. Listening to music, I enjoy listening to popular songs, hip-hop, and some R&B.
7.Sometimes I also like to cook delicious food because I really enjoy eating good food, but my cooking skills are not very good, and sometimes my family and friends will joke that I’m “blowing up the kitchen.”
6. Taking pictures, I am very happy when I take nice pictures of beautiful scenery. I like green, blue, red.These are the photos I took.
That’s all about me.Well,nice to meet you.Welcome you to have a conversation with me.
Hello! Everybody! It’s a pleasure to meet you all here! I am a member of the three-legged cat group, my name is Yanshu Wang. I am 20 years old. I’m a slow girl , but I still love making friends! Hopefully we can be friends.
I am from Zibo City, Shandong Province, and I studied at Shandong University of Art &Design.
My favorite activity is watching suspenseful horror novels and movies. For example, dead silence, spiritualism and resentment. I might be a little scared after reading it, but these things are addictive, aren’t they? About the novel, there is no very famous. Because most of the novels I read are suspense novels written by some excellent authors on Chinese fiction websites. If you are interested in these, you can discuss them with me. We can recommend each other.
In addition, I also chase stars, which is my happiest activity. 黄子弘凡（Lars）, he is a singer, and his personality is very optimistic and cheerful. Whenever I see him, I am also contagious by his optimism and happiness. He’s also a top student, graduated from Berklee College of Music, and it’s because he’s smart that I think he’s very charismatic. And he’s still a fortunate people, and I’m very lucky that I see him as my patron saint.
Next, let me introduce you to my hometown – Zibo. It is an inland city located in eastern China. My hometown is famous for its beauty and food.
For example, one of the eight major cuisines of China – Shandong cuisine. Boshan District, Zibo City, Shandong Province is the birthplace of Shandong cuisine. Since the pre-Qin period, Boshan has been a place that is good at cooking, and to this day, there is still such a saying in the local area, “every family has half a knife, and the city is full of fragrant dishes”, which shows how deeply rooted Boshan’s culinary career is in the hearts of the people. For a long time, Boshan cuisine has been like a secret treasure of Shandong people. Boshan crispy pot, Boshan tofu box, Boshan fried meat, Boshan meatballs and other dishes have all been reported on CCTV. Boshan crispy pot is only favored by Boshan people. Cabbage, kelp, fish, tofu…… Simmer for seven or eight hours, sweet and sour taste, dig a plate after cooling, make people appetite, with a crisp pot, there is a taste of the New Year. Boshan fried meat has become a famous part of Boshan cuisine because of its fresh and crispy flavor, the meat section is brown and fragrant, and it is fragrant and oily, but not greasy; The skin is crispy, the middle is crispy, and the inside is soft and glutinous, pliable and sweet.
There are many delicious things in Zibo. I don’t know if you’ve heard of Zibo barbecue. Once upon a time, many people came from all over the world for Zibo barbecue. To eat Zibo barbecue, there must be a double-layer small charcoal stove on the table. The soul of Zibo barbecue is a small cake that looks ordinary. Pick up a small cake, dip it in sesame salt, roll it into a skewer, add a shallot. This is an important step.
Of course, in addition to the food, the beautiful scenery of Zibo is as intoxicating as our great rivers and mountains in China, and as for how enjoyable it is, you still need to experience it yourself! You see! This is a landmark building in Zibo, it looks like a tower, but in fact, its core is a bookstore, known as “the most beautiful bookstore in China” Zhongshu Bookstore. The Haidai Building, Zhongshu Bookstorein the design layout into the ancient capital of Qi, ceramic glaze, natural cave and many other Zibo elements, the unique Qi cultural characteristics are quite eye-catching – the entrance of the front hall on the first floor, a U-shaped bookshelf wall on both sides, covered with tiles, although it is decorative, but let the modern space full of antiquity.
Regarding the scenery, Zibo Red Leaf Persimmon Rock Scenic Area is a mountain-themed resort park close to nature and wild and dreamy, with a forest coverage rate of 95%, especially in autumn, when 10,000 acres of native red leaf forests are dyed, magnificent and stunning. The scenic area has entertainment projects to meet the needs of all ages, and it is a “four-season scenic spot” for outings in Zibo, with a hundred flowers in spring and night tours in summer, and red leaves in autumn and snow in winter.
All in all, you are welcome to communicate with me, and you are also welcome to visit Zibo and China!
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