 simax teapot
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Hand blown glass teapot is a unique and cost effective present
idea for
showers, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or the holidays.
Every tea kettle is carefully hand finished by experienced
glass crafters.
Hand
blown European tea kettle. Tea kettles have a
real artistic, historic and ethnic value throughout
the world. Teapots have become great gift items. The
first teapot originated in China in the 16th Century.
The Japanese enjoyed assorted 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 longer life and good luck,
pomegranate for numerous, sound children.
Early
teapots, when brought to Europe, prompted
potters to respond with new variations of teapot culture.
England, being more keen on tea drinking than the remainder
of Europe, made the teapot their own forte.
Now,
tea drinking is making a comeback in the U.S.
Some say Americans are shifting 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 1960s are also gaining
adoption as other folks try to stay away from caffeine.
Today
we relish an potpourri of herbal 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 subdue arthritis.
Green tea, already extolled for its cancer fighting ability,
may also protect against certain autoimmune diseases,
new research indicates. Green teas inhibit the expression
of antigens made by the body, substances that can activate
an immune response. EGCG, a substance found in green
tea is known to suppress inflammation.
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