chinese teapot

A Hand blown glass teapot is a unique and cost effective gift choice for housewarming, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or the holidays. Every teapot is meticulously hand finished by experienced glass craftsmen.

Hand made Euro teapot. Tea kettles have a real artistic, historical and ethnic value all over the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The 1st tea kettle originated in China in the 16th Century. The Japanese enjoyed various 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 longer life and good fortune, pomegranate for many, healthy children.

Early teapots, when brought to Europe, inspired potters to develop new variations of tea kettle culture. England, being more keen on tea drinking than the remainder of Europe, made the teapot their own specialty.

Currently, tea drinking is making a resurgence in the U.S.A.. Some suppose 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 1960s are also gaining acceptance as additional folks try to avoid caffeine.

Today we relish an potpourri of gourmet 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 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 disorders, new research implies. Green teas suppress 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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