chinese teapot

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

Hand blown European teapot. Tea kettles have a real artistic, historical and cultural value throughout the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The first teapot originated in China in the sixteenth Century. The Japanese enjoyed assorted teas, including green tea. By the 18th Century the teapots manufactured at Yixing, China, were being made in shapes which had symbolic significances, for example, peach shape for extended life and good fortune, pomegranate for many, sound children.

Early teapots, when imported to Europe, prompted potters to produce new variations of tea kettle culture. England, being more keen on tea drinking than the rest of Europe, made the tea pot their own specialization.

Now, tea drinking is making a resurgence in the U.S. 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 substituted by the "power tea." Herbal teas popularized during the 60s are also gaining acceptance as additional folks try to refrain from caffeine.

Today we love an potpourri of herbal teas. Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available. Many of these are decaffeinated and organic variations of the respective tea types. A selection of tea varieties is perfect for tea time or a simple tea party.

Research with green tea in animals has shown it can repress 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 actuate an immune response. EGCG, a substance found in green tea is known to suppress inflammation.
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