 ceramic teapot
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Hand blown glass teapot is a unique and affordable present
choice for
birthdays, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or the holidays.
Every teapot is carefully hand finished by experienced
glass craftsmen.
Hand
blown Euro teapot. Tea kettles have a
real artistic, historic and ethnic value throughout
the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The
1st tea pot originated in China in the 16th Century.
The Japanese enjoyed different teas, including green tea.
By the eighteenth Century the teapots made at Yixing, China,
were being made in shapes which had symbolic significations,
for example, peach shape for longer life and good luck,
pomegranate for many, sound youngsters.
Early
teapots, when brought to Europe, prompted
potters to produce new variations of tea kettle culture.
England, being more keen on tea drinking than the rest
of Europe, made the tea kettle their own specialism.
Currently,
tea drinking is making a resurgence in the America.
Some say Americans are switching 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
adoption as additional people try to refrain from caffeine.
Today
we relish an potpourri of herbal healthy teas.
Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available.
Many of these are decaffeinated and organic variations
of the different tea types. A choice of tea varieties
is perfect for afternoon tea or a simple tea party.
Studies
with green tea in animals has shown it can reduce arthritis.
Green tea, already extolled for its cancer fighting ability,
may also protect against certain autoimmune diseases,
new research suggests. Green teas subdue the expression
of antigens made by the body, substances that can trigger
an immune response. EGCG, a substance found in green
tea is known to suppress inflammation.
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