japanese teapot

A Hand blown glass teapot is a unique and cost effective present idea for showers, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or christmas. Every teapot is meticulously hand finished by experienced glass journeymen.

Hand blown Euro teapot. Tea pots have a real artistic, historic and cultural value throughout the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The 1st tea pot was developed in China in the 16th Century. The Japanese drank different teas, including green tea. By the 18th Century the teapots made at Yixing, China, were being produced in forms which had symbolic meanings, for example, peach shape for long life and good fortune, pomegranate for numerous, sound children.

Early teapots, when brought to Europe, inspired potters to prepare new variations of tea kettle culture. England, being more keen on tea drinking than the rest of Europe, made the tea pot their own specialization.

Currently, tea drinking is making a comeback in the America. Some suppose 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 gaining acceptance as additional people try to stay away from caffeine.

Today we love an potpourri of healthy teas. Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available. Many of these are decaffeinated and organic versions of the different tea types. A selection of tea varieties is perfect 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 implies. Green teas inhibit 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.
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• Great for a birthday gift, mothers day gift, wedding present, crystal gifts,
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