 glass teapot
A
Hand blown glass teapot is a unique and cost effective present
choice for
showers, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or the holidays.
Every tea pot is carefully hand finished by experienced
glass artisans.
Hand
made Euro teapot. Teapots have a
real artistic, historical and ethnic value throughout
the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The
first tea kettle originated in China in the sixteenth Century.
The Japanese enjoyed different teas, including green tea.
By the 18th Century the teapots made at Yixing, China,
were being produced in shapes which had symbolic meanings,
for example, peach shape for long life and good fortune,
pomegranate for many, sound youngsters.
Early
teapots, when imported to Europe, prompted
potters to develop new variations of teapot culture.
England, being more keen on tea drinking than the rest
of Europe, made the tea kettle their own forte.
Now,
tea drinking is making a resurgence in the America.
Some suppose Americans are switching 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 substituted by the "power tea." Herbal
teas popularized during the 1960s are also gaining
acceptance as more folks try to stay away from caffeine.
Today
we enjoy an potpourri of gourmet 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.
Studies
with green tea in animals has shown it can subdue arthritis.
Green tea, already extolled for its cancer fighting ability,
may also protect against certain autoimmune diseases,
new research indicates. 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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