 glass teapot
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Hand blown glass tea pot is a unique and cost effective gift
choice for
housewarming, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or the holidays.
Every teapot is meticulously hand finished by experienced
glass crafters.
Hand
blown European tea pot. Teapots have a
real artistic, historic and ethnic value throughout
the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The
first tea kettle originated in China in the 16th Century.
The Japanese drank various teas, including green tea.
By the eighteenth Century the teapots made at Yixing, China,
were being produced in forms which had symbolic significations,
for example, peach shape for longer life and good fortune,
pomegranate for numerous, hardy youngsters.
Early
teapots, when imported to Europe, prompted
potters to develop new variations of tea pot culture.
Britain, being more keen on tea drinking than the rest
of Europe, made the tea pot their own forte.
Currently,
tea drinking is making a resurgence in the United States.
Some state Americans are shifting 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 sixties are also realising
acceptance as other people try to avoid caffeine.
Today
we love an potpourri of herbal healthy teas.
Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available.
Many of these are decaffeinated and organic variations
of the different tea types. A selection of tea varieties
is ideal for tea time or a simple tea party.
Studies
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 disorders,
new research suggests. Green teas inhibit 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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