 chinese teapot
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Hand blown glass tea kettle is a unique and cost effective present
idea for
showers, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or the holidays.
Every tea kettle is meticulously hand finished by experienced
glass crafters.
Hand
blown Euro teapot. Tea kettles have a
real artistic, historical and cultural value all over
the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The
1st 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 shapes which had symbolic significances,
for example, peach shape for extended life and good fortune,
pomegranate for numerous, sound youngsters.
Early
teapots, when imported to Europe, prompted
potters to respond with new variations of tea pot culture.
England, being more keen on tea drinking than the remainder
of Europe, made the tea kettle their own specialty.
Currently,
tea drinking is making a resurgence in the U.S.A..
Some state Americans are changing 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 sixties are also gaining
acceptance as more people try to keep away from caffeine.
Today
we relish an potpourri of herbal healthy teas.
Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available.
Many of these are decaffeinated and organic versions
of the respective tea types. A choice of tea varieties
is ideal for tea time or a simple tea party.
Research
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 diseases,
new research suggests. Green teas suppress the expression
of antigens made by the body, substances that can trigger
an immune response. EGCG, a substance found in green
tea is known to suppress inflammation.
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