 japanese teapot
A
Hand blown glass tea pot is a unique and cost effective gift
selection for
showers, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or christmas.
Every tea kettle is carefully hand finished by experienced
glass artisans.
Hand
blown European tea pot. Tea kettles have a
real artistic, historical and ethnic value throughout
the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The
first teapot was developed in China in the sixteenth Century.
The Japanese enjoyed assorted teas, including green tea.
By the 18th Century the teapots made at Yixing, China,
were being made in forms which had symbolic significances,
for example, peach shape for longer life and good fortune,
pomegranate for many, sound youngsters.
Early
teapots, when brought to Europe, inspired
potters to prepare new variations of teapot culture.
England, being more keen on tea drinking than the remainder
of Europe, made the tea kettle their own specialty.
Currently,
tea drinking is making a comeback in the U.S.
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 substituted by the "power tea." Herbal
teas popularized during the 60s are also gaining
acceptance as other people try to avoid caffeine.
Today
we love an assortment of herbal teas.
Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available.
Many of these are decaffeinated and organic variations
of the various tea types. A selection 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 suppress 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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