 english teapot
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Hand blown glass tea pot is a unique and affordable gift
selection for
housewarming, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or christmas.
Every teapot is meticulously hand finished by experienced
glass crafters.
Hand
blown European tea pot. Tea pots have a
real artistic, historic and cultural value all over
the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The
1st teapot was developed in China in the 16th Century.
The Japanese drank various teas, including green tea.
By the eighteenth Century the teapots manufactured at Yixing, China,
were being made in forms which had symbolic significations,
for example, peach shape for extended life and good luck,
pomegranate for numerous, hardy kids.
Early
teapots, when brought to Europe, inspired
potters to prepare new variations of tea kettle culture.
Britain, being more keen on tea drinking than the remainder
of Europe, made the tea pot their own specialism.
Presently,
tea drinking is making a comeback in the USA.
Some say 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 replaced by the "power tea." Herbal
teas popularized during the 60s are also realising
adoption as other people try to keep away from caffeine.
Today
we love an assortment of healthy 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 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 disorders,
new research suggests. Green teas suppress 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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