 ceramic teapot
A
Hand blown glass tea pot is a unique and cost effective present
selection for
birthdays, 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, historic and ethnic value all over
the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The
1st teapot originated in China in the sixteenth Century.
The Japanese drank various teas, including green tea.
By the 18th Century the teapots made at Yixing, China,
were being made in shapes which had symbolic meanings,
for example, peach shape for long life and good luck,
pomegranate for numerous, sound kids.
Early
teapots, when imported to Europe, prompted
potters to prepare new variations of tea pot culture.
England, being more keen on tea drinking than the rest
of Europe, made the teapot their own specialty.
Now,
tea drinking is making a resurgence in the USA.
Some suppose Americans are changing 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 substituted by the "power tea." Herbal
teas popularized during the 60s are also gaining
adoption as additional people try to stay away from caffeine.
Today
we enjoy an potpourri of healthy teas.
Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available.
Many of these are decaffeinated and organic versions
of the respective tea types. A selection of tea varieties
is ideal for afternoon tea or a simple tea party.
Studies
with green tea in animals has shown it can subdue arthritis.
Green tea, already lauded for its cancer fighting ability,
may also protect against certain autoimmune disorders,
new research implies. Green teas inhibit the expression
of antigens made by the body, substances that can touch off
an immune response. EGCG, a substance found in green
tea is known to suppress inflammation.
See more healthy eating, gourmet food items.
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