 ceramic teapot
A
Hand blown glass teapot is a unique and affordable present
choice for
housewarming, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or christmas.
Every tea kettle is carefully hand finished by experienced
glass artisans.
Hand
made Euro tea kettle. Tea pots have a
real artistic, historical and cultural value throughout
the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The
1st tea kettle was developed in China in the sixteenth Century.
The Japanese enjoyed various teas, including green tea.
By the eighteenth Century the teapots made at Yixing, China,
were being made in forms which had symbolic meanings,
for example, peach shape for long life and good fortune,
pomegranate for many, sound youngsters.
Early
teapots, when brought to Europe, inspired
potters to prepare new variations of tea pot culture.
Great Britain, being more keen on tea drinking than the rest
of Europe, made the teapot their own forte.
Now,
tea drinking is making a comeback in the United States.
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 accounts, the "power lunch"
is being substituted by the "power tea." Herbal
teas popularized during the sixties are also earning
acceptance as more people try to keep away from caffeine.
Today
we enjoy an assortment of gourmet teas.
Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available.
Many of these are decaffeinated and organic versions
of the different tea types. A choice 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 extolled for its cancer fighting ability,
may also protect against certain autoimmune diseases,
new research indicates. Green teas subdue 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.
See more healthy eating, gourmet food items.
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- Great for a birthday
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gifts,
- Christmas, housewarming
and/or romantic gifts.
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