chinese teapot

A Hand blown glass tea pot is a unique and affordable gift idea for birthdays, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or the holidays. Every tea kettle is carefully hand finished by experienced glass crafters.

Hand blown European teapot. Tea pots have a real artistic, historical and cultural value throughout the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The 1st tea pot was developed in China in the 16th Century. The Japanese drank different teas, including green tea. By the eighteenth Century the teapots made at Yixing, China, were being made in forms which had symbolic significances, for example, peach shape for longer life and good fortune, pomegranate for many, healthy children.

Early teapots, when brought to Europe, prompted potters to develop new variations of tea kettle culture. Great Britain, being more keen on tea drinking than the remainder of Europe, made the tea kettle their own forte.

Now, 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 accounts, the "power lunch" is being substituted by the "power tea." Herbal teas popularized during the 60s are also earning acceptance as other people try to stay away from caffeine.

Today we relish an potpourri of herbal teas. Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available. Many of these are decaffeinated and organic versions of the various 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 repress arthritis. Green tea, already extolled for its cancer fighting ability, may also protect against certain autoimmune disorders, new research implies. 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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