 japanese teapot
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Hand blown glass tea kettle is a unique and cost effective present
choice for
showers, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or christmas.
Every tea pot is carefully hand finished by experienced
glass crafters.
Hand
blown European teapot. Teapots have a
real artistic, historic and cultural value all over
the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The
first teapot was developed in China in the 16th Century.
The Japanese drank various teas, including green tea.
By the eighteenth Century the teapots manufactured at Yixing, China,
were being made in forms which had symbolic significances,
for example, peach shape for long life and good luck,
pomegranate for numerous, sound children.
Early
teapots, when imported to Europe, prompted
potters to respond with new variations of teapot culture.
Great Britain, being more keen on tea drinking than the rest
of Europe, made the tea kettle their own specialty.
Currently,
tea drinking is making a comeback in the U.S.A..
Some suppose Americans are changing 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 sixties are also realising
acceptance as additional people try to keep away from caffeine.
Today
we relish an potpourri of herbal healthy teas.
Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available.
Many of these are decaffeinated and organic versions
of the different 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 lauded for its cancer fighting ability,
may also protect against certain autoimmune disorders,
new research implies. Green teas suppress 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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