 english teapot
A
Hand blown glass tea pot is a unique and cost effective present
idea for
housewarming, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or christmas.
Every tea kettle is carefully hand finished by experienced
glass journeymen.
Hand
made Euro teapot. Tea kettles have a
real artistic, historical and cultural value all over
the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The
first tea pot was developed 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 made in forms which had symbolic significations,
for example, peach shape for longer life and good luck,
pomegranate for numerous, sound children.
Early
teapots, when imported to Europe, prompted
potters to respond with new variations of teapot culture.
Great Britain, being more keen on tea drinking than the remainder
of Europe, made the teapot their own specialism.
Presently,
tea drinking is making a comeback in the U.S.
Some state Americans are changing 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 replaced by the "power tea." Herbal
teas popularized during the sixties are also earning
adoption as additional people try to keep away from caffeine.
Today
we enjoy an assortment 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.
Research
with green tea in animals has shown it can subdue arthritis.
Green tea, already lauded for its cancer fighting ability,
may also protect against certain autoimmune diseases,
new research implies. Green teas subdue 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.
See more healthy eating, gourmet food items.
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- Great for a birthday
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