 ceramic teapot
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Hand blown glass tea kettle is a unique and cost effective present
selection for
housewarming, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or the holidays.
Every tea kettle is meticulously hand finished by experienced
glass artisans.
Hand
made European tea kettle. Tea pots have a
real artistic, historic and ethnic value throughout
the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The
first tea kettle originated in China in the 16th Century.
The Japanese enjoyed assorted teas, including green tea.
By the 18th Century the teapots made at Yixing, China,
were being made in forms which had symbolic meanings,
for example, peach shape for longer life and good luck,
pomegranate for many, healthy kids.
Early
teapots, when brought to Europe, prompted
potters to produce new variations of teapot culture.
Britain, being more keen on tea drinking than the rest
of Europe, made the tea kettle their own specialty.
Now,
tea drinking is making a resurgence in the America.
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 substituted by the "power tea." Herbal
teas popularized during the 60s are also gaining
acceptance as other folks try to stay away from caffeine.
Today
we savor an assortment of herbal 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.
Research
with green tea in animals has shown it can reduce arthritis.
Green tea, already lauded for its cancer fighting ability,
may also protect against certain autoimmune diseases,
new research implies. Green teas suppress the expression
of antigens made by the body, substances that can actuate
an immune response. EGCG, a substance found in green
tea is known to suppress inflammation.
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