japanese teapot

A Hand blown glass tea kettle is a unique and affordable gift selection for housewarming, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or the holidays. Every tea pot is meticulously hand finished by experienced glass artisans.

Hand blown European tea pot. Tea pots have a real artistic, historical 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 various teas, including green tea. By the eighteenth Century the teapots made at Yixing, China, were being produced in shapes which had symbolic significances, for example, peach shape for extended life and good luck, pomegranate for numerous, healthy youngsters.

Early teapots, when brought to Europe, inspired potters to produce new variations of tea kettle culture. England, being more keen on tea drinking than the rest of Europe, made the tea kettle their own specialism.

Now, tea drinking is making a comeback in the America. Some say Americans are shifting 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 1960s are also realising adoption as additional folks try to stay away from caffeine.

Today we love an potpourri of healthy teas. Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available. Many of these are decaffeinated and organic variations of the respective tea types. A selection 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 suggests. Green teas inhibit the expression of antigens made by the body, substances that can set off an immune response. EGCG, a substance found in green tea is known to suppress inflammation.
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