japanese teapot

A Hand blown glass teapot is a unique and cost effective gift selection for showers, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or the holidays. Every tea kettle is carefully hand finished by experienced glass crafters.

Hand blown Euro tea kettle. Teapots have a real artistic, historic and cultural value all over the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The first tea kettle was developed in China in the 16th 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 longer life and good luck, pomegranate for many, healthy children.

Early teapots, when imported to Europe, inspired potters to develop new variations of teapot culture. Great Britain, being more keen on tea drinking than the rest of Europe, made the tea kettle their own specialization.

Now, tea drinking is making a resurgence in the USA. 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 1960s are also earning adoption as additional people 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 respective tea types. A choice 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 extolled for its cancer fighting ability, may also protect against certain autoimmune diseases, new research implies. Green teas subdue 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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