 chinese teapot
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Hand blown glass tea pot is a unique and affordable present
choice for
housewarming, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or christmas.
Every teapot is carefully hand finished by experienced
glass journeymen.
Hand
made European tea pot. Tea kettles have a
real artistic, historic and cultural value all over
the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The
first tea pot originated in China in the sixteenth Century.
The Japanese drank different teas, including green tea.
By the 18th Century the teapots made at Yixing, China,
were being made in shapes which had symbolic significations,
for example, peach shape for long life and good fortune,
pomegranate for numerous, healthy youngsters.
Early
teapots, when brought to Europe, inspired
potters to prepare new variations of teapot culture.
England, being more keen on tea drinking than the rest
of Europe, made the tea pot their own specialty.
Currently,
tea drinking is making a resurgence in the United States.
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 substituted by the "power tea." Herbal
teas popularized during the 60s are also realising
adoption as more people try to avoid caffeine.
Today
we enjoy an assortment of gourmet teas.
Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available.
Many of these are decaffeinated and organic versions
of the different tea types. A selection of tea varieties
is ideal for afternoon tea or a simple tea party.
Studies
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 indicates. 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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