japanese teapot

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

Hand blown Euro teapot. Teapots have a real artistic, historic and cultural value all over the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The 1st teapot was developed in China in the 16th Century. The Japanese drank assorted teas, including green tea. By the 18th Century the teapots made at Yixing, China, were being made in forms which had symbolic significations, for example, peach shape for long life and good luck, pomegranate for many, hardy kids.

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 rest of Europe, made the teapot their own forte.

Presently, tea drinking is making a resurgence in the United States. Some suppose Americans are changing 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 substituted by the "power tea." Herbal teas popularized during the 60s are also realising adoption as other folks try to avoid caffeine.

Today we love an potpourri of herbal 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 afternoon tea or a simple tea party.

Studies 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 disorders, new research implies. Green teas inhibit 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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