National Geographic reporter Sergey Gordeev travels to Sochi, Russia to show why tea is such an important part of Russian culture—from the northernmost fields where tea leaves are grown to the classic way it's brewed using a samovar.

This summer, as the soccer world turns its attention to Russia for the FIFA Confederations Cup tournament, National Geographic is partnering with Fox Sports to go beyond the matches and showcase some of the country’s most unique people, places, tastes and culture. Follow along as our reporter and Moscow native Sergey Gordeev takes you on a daily journey through his home country. Videos originally broadcast during Fox Sports coverage of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 in Russia.

National Geographic reporter Sergey Gordeev travels to Sochi, Russia to show why tea is such an important part of Russian culture—from the northernmost fields where tea leaves are grown to the classic way it's brewed using a samovar.

This summer, as the soccer world turns its attention to Russia for the FIFA Confederations Cup tournament, National Geographic is partnering with Fox Sports to go beyond the matches and showcase some of the country’s most unique people, places, tastes and culture. Follow along as our reporter and Moscow native Sergey Gordeev takes you on a daily journey through his home country. Videos originally broadcast during Fox Sports coverage of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 in Russia.