 tea kettle
A
Hand blown glass tea pot is a unique and affordable present
idea for
birthdays, anniversaries, Mother's Day, wedding presents, or christmas.
Every teapot is meticulously hand finished by experienced
glass craftsmen.
Hand
made 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 was developed in China in the sixteenth Century.
The Japanese enjoyed different teas, including green tea.
By the eighteenth Century the teapots made at Yixing, China,
were being produced in forms which had symbolic meanings,
for example, peach shape for extended life and good fortune,
pomegranate for numerous, sound kids.
Early
teapots, when brought to Europe, inspired
potters to respond with new variations of teapot culture.
England, being more keen on tea drinking than the rest
of Europe, made the tea kettle their own specialty.
Presently,
tea drinking is making a resurgence in the U.S.A..
Some say Americans are switching 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
adoption as more people try to keep away from caffeine.
Today
we enjoy an potpourri of healthy teas.
Many specialized "healthy" teas are now available.
Many of these are decaffeinated and organic versions
of the various 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 repress arthritis.
Green tea, already extolled for its cancer fighting ability,
may also protect against certain autoimmune diseases,
new research suggests. Green teas inhibit 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.
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