 ceramic teapot
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Hand blown glass teapot is a unique and cost effective present
choice for
housewarming, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or the holidays.
Every teapot is carefully hand finished by experienced
glass crafters.
Hand
blown European tea pot. Teapots have a
real artistic, historic and cultural value all over
the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The
1st tea pot originated in China in the 16th Century.
The Japanese enjoyed various teas, including green tea.
By the eighteenth Century the teapots manufactured at Yixing, China,
were being produced in shapes which had symbolic meanings,
for example, peach shape for longer life and good fortune,
pomegranate for many, healthy youngsters.
Early
teapots, when imported to Europe, inspired
potters to respond with new variations of teapot culture.
Britain, being more keen on tea drinking than the rest
of Europe, made the teapot their own forte.
Currently,
tea drinking is making a comeback in the USA.
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 replaced by the "power tea." Herbal
teas popularized during the 1960s are also earning
adoption as more people try to stay away from caffeine.
Today
we savor an potpourri of 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 ideal for afternoon tea or a simple tea party.
Research
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 disorders,
new research suggests. Green teas inhibit 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.
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