 japanese teapot
A
Hand blown glass tea kettle is a unique and cost effective gift
idea for
housewarming, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or the holidays.
Every tea pot is meticulously hand finished by experienced
glass craftsmen.
Hand
blown Euro teapot. Teapots have a
real artistic, historic and cultural value throughout
the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The
1st teapot originated 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 significances,
for example, peach shape for longer life and good luck,
pomegranate for numerous, hardy kids.
Early
teapots, when imported to Europe, inspired
potters to develop new variations of tea pot culture.
Great Britain, being more keen on tea drinking than the remainder
of Europe, made the tea pot their own forte.
Currently,
tea drinking is making a resurgence in the USA.
Some say Americans are switching 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 substituted by the "power tea." Herbal
teas popularized during the 60s are also earning
adoption as additional folks try to stay away from caffeine.
Today
we love an assortment of herbal healthy teas.
Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available.
Many of these are decaffeinated and organic versions
of the respective tea types. A choice of tea varieties
is perfect for afternoon tea or a simple tea party.
Studies
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 diseases,
new research implies. Green teas suppress the expression
of antigens made by the body, substances that can touch off
an immune response. EGCG, a substance found in green
tea is known to suppress inflammation.
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