 simax teapot
A
Hand blown glass tea pot is a unique and affordable gift
selection for
housewarming, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or christmas.
Every tea kettle is meticulously hand finished by experienced
glass crafters.
Hand
made European teapot. Teapots have a
real artistic, historic and cultural value all over
the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The
1st tea pot originated in China in the 16th Century.
The Japanese enjoyed various teas, including green tea.
By the 18th Century the teapots made at Yixing, China,
were being produced in forms which had symbolic meanings,
for example, peach shape for longer life and good luck,
pomegranate for numerous, sound youngsters.
Early
teapots, when brought to Europe, prompted
potters to respond with new variations of tea pot culture.
Great Britain, being more keen on tea drinking than the remainder
of Europe, made the teapot their own specialty.
Now,
tea drinking is making a comeback in the America.
Some state Americans are changing over 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 substituted by the "power tea." Herbal
teas popularized during the 60s are also realising
adoption as other people try to keep away from caffeine.
Today
we relish an assortment of healthy teas.
Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available.
Many of these are decaffeinated and organic versions
of the different tea types. A choice of tea varieties
is perfect for tea time or a simple tea party.
Research
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 implies. Green teas subdue 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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- Great for a birthday
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