 collectible teapot
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Hand blown glass tea kettle is a unique and cost effective gift
selection for
birthdays, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or christmas.
Every tea pot is meticulously hand finished by experienced
glass journeymen.
Hand
made European tea kettle. Tea kettles have a
real artistic, historic and cultural value all over
the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The
1st teapot originated in China in the 16th Century.
The Japanese enjoyed various teas, including green tea.
By the eighteenth Century the teapots made at Yixing, China,
were being produced in shapes which had symbolic significances,
for example, peach shape for extended life and good fortune,
pomegranate for numerous, hardy youngsters.
Early
teapots, when imported to Europe, inspired
potters to produce new variations of tea pot culture.
Britain, being more keen on tea drinking than the remainder
of Europe, made the tea kettle their own specialism.
Currently,
tea drinking is making a comeback in the America.
Some say Americans are switching 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 earning
acceptance as more folks try to stay away from 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 different tea types. A selection of tea varieties
is perfect for afternoon tea 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 inhibit 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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