 simax teapot
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Hand blown glass tea kettle is a unique and affordable present
choice for
housewarming, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or the holidays.
Every teapot is meticulously hand finished by experienced
glass journeymen.
Hand
made Euro tea pot. Teapots have a
real artistic, historical and cultural value throughout
the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The
first tea kettle originated in China in the 16th Century.
The Japanese enjoyed different teas, including green tea.
By the eighteenth Century the teapots manufactured at Yixing, China,
were being produced in shapes which had symbolic meanings,
for example, peach shape for longer life and good fortune,
pomegranate for many, hardy youngsters.
Early
teapots, when brought to Europe, prompted
potters to develop new variations of teapot culture.
England, being more keen on tea drinking than the rest
of Europe, made the tea kettle their own specialization.
Presently,
tea drinking is making a comeback in the America.
Some suppose Americans are switching 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 substituted by the "power tea." Herbal
teas popularized during the 60s are also earning
adoption as other folks try to stay away from caffeine.
Today
we savor an potpourri of herbal healthy 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 tea time 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 diseases,
new research suggests. 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.
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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