 collectible 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 teapot is meticulously hand finished by experienced
glass artisans.
Hand
blown Euro tea kettle. Teapots have a
real artistic, historical and ethnic value throughout
the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The
1st tea pot originated in China in the sixteenth Century.
The Japanese enjoyed different teas, including green tea.
By the eighteenth Century the teapots made at Yixing, China,
were being made in shapes which had symbolic significances,
for example, peach shape for long life and good luck,
pomegranate for numerous, hardy kids.
Early
teapots, when imported to Europe, inspired
potters to prepare new variations of tea kettle culture.
Britain, being more keen on tea drinking than the rest
of Europe, made the teapot their own specialty.
Currently,
tea drinking is making a comeback in the United States.
Some say Americans are switching 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 replaced by the "power tea." Herbal
teas popularized during the 60s are also realising
adoption as more people try to avoid caffeine.
Today
we savor an potpourri of herbal 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 perfect for tea time or a simple tea party.
Studies
with green tea in animals has shown it can repress arthritis.
Green tea, already extolled 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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- Great for a birthday
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