brown betty teapot

A Hand blown glass tea pot is a unique and cost effective present choice for housewarming, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or the holidays. Every tea kettle is carefully hand finished by experienced glass journeymen.

Hand blown European teapot. Tea pots have a real artistic, historical and cultural value all over the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The 1st tea kettle was developed in China in the 16th Century. The Japanese drank various teas, including green tea. By the 18th Century the teapots manufactured at Yixing, China, were being produced in forms which had symbolic significances, for example, peach shape for long life and good luck, pomegranate for many, hardy children.

Early teapots, when brought to Europe, inspired potters to respond with new variations of teapot culture. Britain, being more keen on tea drinking than the remainder of Europe, made the tea pot their own specialization.

Now, tea drinking is making a resurgence in the USA. Some state Americans are changing over from "happy hour" to "tea time." Excessive social drinking is increasingly frowned upon and, with executives facing shrinking expense budgets, the "power lunch" is being replaced by the "power tea." Herbal teas popularized during the 60s are also realising acceptance as other folks try to keep away from caffeine.

Today we relish an assortment of healthy teas. Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available. Many of these are decaffeinated and organic variations of the various tea types. A choice of tea varieties is perfect for tea time or a simple tea party.

Studies with green tea in animals has shown it can repress arthritis. Green tea, already lauded for its cancer fighting ability, may also protect against certain autoimmune diseases, new research implies. Green teas subdue the expression of antigens made by the body, substances that can set off an immune response. EGCG, a substance found in green tea is known to suppress inflammation.
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