ceramic teapot
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Hand blown glass tea pot is a unique and affordable present
selection for
housewarming, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or the holidays.
Every tea kettle is carefully hand finished by experienced
glass crafters.
Hand
blown European tea pot. Teapots 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 sixteenth Century.
The Japanese drank different teas, including green tea.
By the 18th Century the teapots made at Yixing, China,
were being made in shapes which had symbolic significations,
for example, peach shape for long life and good fortune,
pomegranate for numerous, healthy kids.
Early
teapots, when imported to Europe, prompted
potters to prepare new variations of teapot culture.
England, being more keen on tea drinking than the rest
of Europe, made the teapot their own specialty.
Currently,
tea drinking is making a resurgence 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 replaced by the "power tea." Herbal
teas popularized during the 60s are also earning
adoption as other folks try to stay away from caffeine.
Today
we enjoy an assortment of herbal healthy teas.
Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available.
Many of these are decaffeinated and organic variations
of the respective tea types. A choice of tea varieties
is ideal for tea time or a simple tea party.
Studies
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 disorders,
new research indicates. Green teas suppress the expression
of antigens made by the body, substances that can activate
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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