 simax teapot
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Hand blown glass teapot is a unique and affordable gift
idea for
housewarming, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or christmas.
Every teapot is carefully hand finished by experienced
glass journeymen.
Hand
made European teapot. Tea kettles have a
real artistic, historical and cultural value throughout
the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The
1st teapot originated in China in the 16th Century.
The Japanese enjoyed different teas, including green tea.
By the eighteenth Century the teapots made at Yixing, China,
were being made in forms which had symbolic significations,
for example, peach shape for extended life and good fortune,
pomegranate for many, hardy kids.
Early
teapots, when imported to Europe, inspired
potters to develop new variations of tea pot culture.
England, being more keen on tea drinking than the rest
of Europe, made the tea kettle their own forte.
Currently,
tea drinking is making a comeback in the America.
Some say Americans are changing 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 60s are also gaining
acceptance as more folks try to refrain from caffeine.
Today
we relish an potpourri of herbal 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 ideal for afternoon tea or a simple tea party.
Studies
with green tea in animals has shown it can reduce arthritis.
Green tea, already lauded for its cancer fighting ability,
may also protect against certain autoimmune disorders,
new research implies. Green teas subdue the expression
of antigens made by the body, substances that can actuate
an immune response. EGCG, a substance found in green
tea is known to suppress inflammation.
See more healthy eating, gourmet food items.
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our unique glass-within-glass oil and vinegar cruet decanters.
- See our selection of
elegant kitchen gourmet cruets.
- Great for a birthday
gift, mothers day gift, wedding present, crystal
gifts,
- Christmas, housewarming
and/or romantic gifts.
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