 english teapot
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Hand blown glass tea kettle is a unique and affordable present
idea for
showers, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or the holidays.
Every tea pot is meticulously hand finished by experienced
glass artisans.
Hand
blown European teapot. Tea kettles have a
real artistic, historical and ethnic value all over
the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The
1st tea pot was developed in China in the 16th Century.
The Japanese drank assorted teas, including green tea.
By the 18th Century the teapots made at Yixing, China,
were being made in shapes which had symbolic meanings,
for example, peach shape for longer life and good luck,
pomegranate for many, healthy kids.
Early
teapots, when brought to Europe, prompted
potters to prepare new variations of tea kettle culture.
Britain, being more keen on tea drinking than the rest
of Europe, made the tea pot their own forte.
Presently,
tea drinking is making a comeback in the U.S.
Some state Americans are changing over 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 60s are also earning
acceptance as more people try to avoid caffeine.
Today
we enjoy an potpourri of herbal healthy teas.
Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available.
Many of these are decaffeinated and organic versions
of the various 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 repress arthritis.
Green tea, already lauded for its cancer fighting ability,
may also protect against certain autoimmune diseases,
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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