chinese teapot

A Hand blown glass tea kettle is a unique and cost effective gift idea for showers, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or christmas. Every tea pot is meticulously hand finished by experienced glass artisans.

Hand blown European tea kettle. Tea kettles have a real artistic, historic and cultural value throughout the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The first teapot was developed in China in the 16th Century. The Japanese enjoyed different teas, including green tea. By the 18th 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 luck, pomegranate for numerous, healthy kids.

Early teapots, when imported to Europe, inspired potters to prepare new variations of tea pot culture. Great Britain, being more keen on tea drinking than the remainder of Europe, made the tea pot their own specialty.

Now, tea drinking is making a resurgence in the United States. Some suppose Americans are switching 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 realising adoption as other folks try to refrain from caffeine.

Today we relish 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 perfect for afternoon tea 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 suggests. Green teas subdue the expression of antigens made by the body, substances that can set off an immune response. EGCG, a substance found in green tea is known to suppress inflammation.
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