japanese teapot

A Hand blown glass tea pot is a unique and cost effective gift selection for birthdays, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or the holidays. Every tea pot is meticulously hand finished by experienced glass journeymen.

Hand made Euro teapot. Teapots have a real artistic, historic and cultural value all over the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The 1st tea pot originated in China in the sixteenth Century. The Japanese drank various teas, including green tea. By the eighteenth Century the teapots made at Yixing, China, were being made in shapes which had symbolic meanings, for example, peach shape for extended life and good fortune, pomegranate for numerous, hardy children.

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

Currently, tea drinking is making a resurgence in the U.S. Some state Americans are switching 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 gaining acceptance as more folks try to keep away from caffeine.

Today we love an potpourri of gourmet teas. Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available. Many of these are decaffeinated and organic variations 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 extolled for its cancer fighting ability, may also protect against certain autoimmune diseases, new research indicates. Green teas subdue the expression of antigens made by the body, substances that can activate an immune response. EGCG, a substance found in green tea is known to suppress inflammation.
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