 ceramic teapot
A
Hand blown glass tea kettle is a unique and cost effective gift
choice for
birthdays, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or the holidays.
Every tea pot is meticulously hand finished by experienced
glass crafters.
Hand
blown Euro tea pot. Tea kettles have a
real artistic, historical and ethnic value all over
the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The
first teapot originated in China in the 16th Century.
The Japanese drank different teas, including green tea.
By the eighteenth Century the teapots manufactured at Yixing, China,
were being made in forms which had symbolic significations,
for example, peach shape for extended life and good fortune,
pomegranate for many, sound children.
Early
teapots, when brought to Europe, prompted
potters to prepare new variations of teapot culture.
Britain, being more keen on tea drinking than the rest
of Europe, made the teapot their own specialty.
Presently,
tea drinking is making a comeback in the U.S.A..
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 realising
adoption as other folks try to stay away from caffeine.
Today
we love an potpourri of gourmet 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 ideal for afternoon tea or a simple tea party.
Research
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 suggests. Green teas subdue 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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- Great for a birthday
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